English Walnut Hollowform

4/30/05, 3:38 AM #1

TomW In SouthJersey
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English Walnut Hollowform

TomW In SouthJersey

>This is a piece I've put the most effort into yet. It is from an English Walnut log that Bill Grumbine gave me (thanks again Bill). Alcohol dried. Hollowed to an average of about 3/16th (very tense moments parting it off). Sanded to 12,000 micro-mesh, 6 or 7 coats of Danish oil, sanding sealer, Mylands polish, then waxed and buffed.

The collar is maple dyed with India ink, waxed and buffed.

The finial is Ebony sanded to 12,000 and Shellawax.

It measures 9 inches wide X 3 inches high. My photo setup is pretty lousy but the actual base is only 3 1/4" wide.

Comments on design, technique and finish are appreciated. I have 2 more walnut forms drying in paper bags so I'll be started a couple more.

Tom Wright

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4/30/05, 3:41 AM #2

TomW In SouthJersey
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Re: 2nd PIC- Hollowform

TomW In SouthJersey

>Obviously I couldn't figure out how to straighten the pictures in Photoshop.

Here's another shot.

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4/30/05, 4:30 AM #3

Dave Smith, Longview, WA
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That's a beauty for sure.

Dave Smith, Longview, WA

>Hi Tom,

I like it a lot. I didn't focus on any particular part of the piece which tells me it is well balanced. I love to turn English walnut. It drys very well with the alcohol process and then finish turns nicely. Great finish that gives wonderful depth to the figure.

Thanks for sharing.

Dave Smith

Doing my gestalt thing in Longview, WA.

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4/30/05, 6:23 AM #4

RevDoug
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RevDoug

>I'm assuming that the lid comes off?

Very nice. This is indeed a lovely piece of wood and you did a very nice job of the turning as well.

Turn 'em round,

RevDoug

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4/30/05, 8:00 AM #5

Carles, in Barcelona
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fabulous

Carles, in Barcelona

>Fabulous shape and grain.

If I was able to make something like it I would be very happy.

Un saludo,

Carles.

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4/30/05, 2:25 PM #6

Bert Smith
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Bert Smith

>Very nice shape with a beautiful finish.

Bert

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4/30/05, 3:11 PM #7

Ron in Drums PA
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Beautiful Ton!

Ron in Drums PA

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4/30/05, 7:20 PM #8

Barry Turner
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Barry Turner

>That's a very nice piece. The wood is beautiful and the fine finish is very evident. I like the dark collar or lid. If I dare offer any criticism of this fine piece, it would be that, in my opinion, I believe the finial could benefit from more definition. By that, I mean crisper edges and perhaps a more classic design. But the piece is beautiful as is.

English Walnut Hollowform

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