Big Black Cherry

Stellar piece, Randy. I’m amazed that you turned something this big on your 1642. A testament to that lathe and your skills. Nice work!!

Thanks Michael. It was a challenge for sure. I was managing bedway real estate in small increments and with all the deep hollowing gear setup at the end it was close. Too close.

One of my favorite shapes. Elegant curve on that one.

Thanks Darryn. I typically like to stand pieces up on my bench and step back to take a look a few times before I consider the curve and shape correct. Not an easy task with this one.

Randy, that piece is absolutely stunning!

Thanks Richard. It's in our entry way now but hoping to get it on display to sell. I need a bigger lathe.

Very impressive Randy, “if you got it, flaunt it”!

Thanks Russ.

Wow! Very nice! What kind of hollowing system do you use?

Thanks Nino. My main hollowing system for the bulk of the work is a Clark deep hollowing system with 1 1/4" dia shaft and cupped carbide cutters, tilted at 45 deg. For the initial opening and down to about 5" I use an articulated arm Simple Systems setup. Just easier to get the first part really clean and the opening size and thickness done with the smaller system before I mount up the big Clark bar. I also use the Clark steady rest.