First attempt of a pic

Re: First attempt of a pic

JL

>Caveats first - I have never attempted a hollowform, even though I do like them. I am not a design professional or an expert turner.

I don't know if I like the collar. Many of the collars that I see are often a darker or ebonized wood. The contrast between the darker collar and the lighter wood of the body adds "something". I think the collar would have been better if it were darker. My $0.02.

Thanks JL!

Spence in Rhode Island

>I had considered ebonizing the collar but then decided to leave it as it is mostly because folks make the collar darker. I'm always bucking the system in most everything I do. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't. I'm still undecided on wether I like this piece or not. It was also the first time I used Formby's High Gloss Tung oil finish. Put 4 coats on and has not been buffed out yet. Might go for a more satin look. Thanks for the coment!

Spence

Re: Thanks JL!

TomW in SouthJersey

>I like the gloss finish on a burl.

Just my .02 Nice shape, nice finish. I'm undecided on the collar color. Maybe just because I'm used to seeing darker.

Tom