Hollow Form - 483

This is one fine vase Ed. I like the subtle lip at the top. You have done this wood some good justice!

I love the proportions and finish. Just right for the wood's figure! Love the piece.

Jeff,
Thank you for you nice comments. What a pleasant surprise to see the piece posted on the front page. Thank you!

Dave,
Thank you! This was a fun piece to make. Tasmanian burls are wonderful to turn. You ever get Koa burls?

Ed,
Steve picks the POD for the homepage. Even so, I would have put this one there in a heartbeat!

Steve,
I would like to thank you for selecting this piece for POD. I mistakenly thought Jeff made the choice since I did not see any comment from you. I guess I should pay closer attention to who does what. Never the less, Thank You!

Very lovely form, Ed. I also like the buffing technique, but I would hesitate on a piece like this, because I always get the white diamond in the cracks. How do you keep it out of the cracks???

Dan, I use very little on the wheel and buff some scrap wood prior to the actual piece. Lint from the wheel is a bigger problem. A pair of good tweezers and lots of patience is what is required to remove the lint. I know, why bother buffing. Well because I like the kind of finish I get. I do spay lacquer on some pieces and knock it down to a satin finish with super fine steel wool because I'm not fond of a high gloss. But that's just my preference. I often buff lacquered pieces with a clean wheel (no wax or compound) but lint is still a problem. I try to keep my buffing wheels from becoming contaminated with dirt and dust. Each wheel is dedicated to its own compound. Tripoli, white diamond and wax. I replace the wheels often.