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crab apple form (PICs)

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crab apple form (PICs)

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crab apple form (PICs)

Mike Schwing from Maryland

>This was actually the first thing I ever hollowed out, but it just finally turned dry enough to finish. Used a faceplate and didn't realize the screws poked so far through, thus the wide opening. Thin walls, couple of interesting voids and inclusions. Walnut collar. Interior painted black. Lacquered and buffed. About 8" in diameter. Bottom and top have same profile. Tiny foot about 1/8" tall same diameter as collar.

comments/critiques welcomed. Thanks!



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Wally Dickerman

>Looks good to me Mike. You're really cranking them out. I won't be at home for a couple of months so my lathe is gathering cobwebs.

Wally

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Keith Tompkins

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Keith Tompkins

>HI Mike, personally I like the larger opening. I think the perception that more skill is involved in hollowing through a small hole may sometimes adversely influence the way we look at a piece.

Not all pieces will have a balanced appearance with a tiny opening. Check out Jacques Vessery's pieces; many of them have large openings, yet are just lovely to look at.

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Wow...

Marc Phillips

>That's great!

I think it has a totally balanced look... really looks like it has to be just the way you turned it!

Thanks for posting that pic...

Marc�s Site



Marc Phillips

Warner Robins GA

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RevDoug

>Nice job Mike. I like it just the way it is. Everything looks good from my perspective. Keep 'em coming.