This is the largest hollow piece I have done so far. It's 15" D (381mm) x 9.25" H (234.95mm). This a carob crotch, dry and hard! It took me eight hours to hollow and another eight to sand and finish. I had to sharpen my cutting bit every minute or so because it was so hard. The insect damage and cracks are filled with coffee grounds, CA and ebony sanding dust. It has two big voids on the other side, so it was self-emptying while I was hollowing. I'll post a photo of the voids at a later date.
This piece is going into an art wood show at the West Valley Art Museum in Surprise (Sun City), Arizona. The show is entitled "Wood From the Hood: Arizona Wood Artists." The show runs from October 22, 2004 to January 23, 2005.
Sorry for the poor photo quality. I'm still experimenting with lights and reflectors in my photo booth. I'll have a pro take some photos after the show.
Any comments welcome.
