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Flying Rib Vase
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Flying Rib Vase

7 x 6 She Oak / Wenge

This is a technique I have been playing with, and I feel this my best execution of it so far. There are some technical challenges in clamping and alignment that I feel I am overcoming.

Rather then classical staves, I first turn the body then deconstruct it, add the ribs and reconstruct it. I prefer this method as it allows the grain from the wood of the body to follow through the ribs.

My goal here was to have the two shapes create a nice contrast, yet each retain it's own individual form.

c&c's welcome
If your goal was to have two shapes, a nice contrast and retention of individual form I would say you succeeded quite well.

How many hours in this piece? You do not need to answer that question but I am curious about these pieces that require precise clamping and alignment.
 
Thanks Wayne,

Because of the steps involved (turning, drying, cutting, gluing, drying, sanding, finishing ect...) I usually have a few pieces going at once. Therefore I really have no idea how many hours are involved in each one.

Taking your time and double checking each step is important for the precision. You can't rush or cut corners or you will pay the price somewhere.
 

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