In the Shadow of the Giant

Good Luck!

There are many different turned components and species used: Honduran Mahogany, Gabon Ebony, Macassar Ebony, Claro Walnut burl, Bocote, Patagonia Rosewood, Pink Ivory, Black Walnut. I also included a turned Nutmeg sphere on the underside of the lid (large tree) as a surprise (as well as a representation of the inspiration that comes forth when in awe of nature). The Black Walnut base is carved/texture via rotary and woodburning tools, and colored with acrylic paints.

Here is an alternative view, as well as a short video of the piece in action:

Inspired work by Michalis. I love it!

I really like those Bocote mushroom stems! Great piece!

Gabriel Hoff said:

I really like those Bocote mushroom stems! Great piece!

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Thanks Gabriel! I like the too. I was going to use Rosewood for all the stems, but decided the colors of the Bocote would be a subtle shoutout to the Mahogany of the large tree. Plus, it is just a cool wood haha.

Fantastic!

Good one, Michael ... and good luck. I'm stumped. At the beginning of the video you pick up the top (knob), including the tree trunk (box lid) and then spin the top. What is keeping all those parts together? Can't figure it out by looking at the parts in the photo. Magic ???

Tom Gall said:

Good one, Michael ... and good luck. I'm stumped. At the beginning of the video you pick up the top (knob), including the tree trunk (box lid) and then spin the top. What is keeping all those parts together? Can't figure it out by looking at the parts in the photo. Magic ???

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Thanks Tom. Magic! Haha, only a little bit. I have the bulbous top of the pedestal sized so that it is slightly larger in diameter than the entrance to the small hollow on the bowl. Just a push fit. There is also enough depth to the hollow to allow a bit of movement, so the spin top can wiggle around unencumbered.