This is my first attempt at a Todd Hoyer style vessel from a tree crotch. I saw a video on PBS about 15 years ago of Todd and how he created this style of vessel. I had just started turning again (turned lots of stuff in high school) and was very impressed by this. I told myself that some day I would have the skill and lathe capable of turning such a vessel. This piece is about 13" D (330.2mm) by 12" H (304.79mm). It was kinda scary to turn because you really couldn't see the wood turning. I had a bright spot light above shining on my hollowing tool to cast a shadow on the wood as it turned. I also taped a metal ring to the outside of the piece to keep the sides from spreading from the centrifugal force of turning. I also put some red painters tape around the opening to see it when turning. This piece is also going in the "Wood from the Hood" show.
Any comments welcome.
