hollowform experiment

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ken chase

>here is rear view. the wood is chinaberry (I think)

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JL

>Good looking experiment. The grain swirls complement the form nicely. If you hadn't of told that it was "accidental", I would think that it was a purposeful design.

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Carole in VA

>Your mistake is in admiting that it was a blowout! Oughta keep your mouth shut. I like it. What is the finish and what did you do the inside with? If that is Chinaberry, I can see why it might be a little tough to work with.

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Mike Schwing from Md.

>Yeah, you could have told us it was intentional! Nice work Ken. I'd like it even more if you elongated some of those dips. Great work for a guy who has too many tools.

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Raymond Overman in SC

>Lemons to Lemonade there Ken. I think it looks like an interesting carved rim piece from here. Good save.

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Ron in Drums PA

>It wasn't a blow out, it is an artistic opportunity.

I think if you make the base smaller you will have one of the nicest hollow forms I've seen

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Jim D. Clayton, NJ

>Great piece of art work! Now to think of an aprpriate name for it.

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Arch

>Nice work Ken, before and after the design opportunity. Since the piece is unusable, but is a lovely work of art instead, I wonder how many of you think the foot diminishes it as an unnecessary bulky appendage? Just my unlettered opinion, not mean spirited envy!

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ken chase

>You're are not the only one to suggest a smaller base. I will take your advice and pare it down. Your imput as all the others is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Ken

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Arch

>Ken,

Did you shape those attractive tearouts with a bandsaw before carving the edges? If so what blade did you use? :), TIC, and 'G'

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John Trant (Baltimore/DC area)

>I agree Arch. At first, I thought a complete removal of the pedistal base would be best to my eye, but after doing a few quick sketches, I think a slimmed down (more delicate) pedistal cupping the vase would be more attractive. Of course, I reserve the right to completely change my mind after seeing such an alteration.

John