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First Commissioned Hollow Form

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Ken Vonk

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Here is my latest hollow form. It is made from Maple Burl and Black Walnut.The hollow form is 5 3/4" tall, 4 3/4" in diameter. The collar is 1 3/4" in diameter at it's widest and 1 1/4" at it's top. The lid is made from black walnut, maple burl and then black walnut. The lid starts at 1 1/4" in diameter and stands 3 5/8" above the hollow form. I have sanded to 4000 grit and am applying wipe on poly. I still need to add a couple more layers of poly, buff and wax and then sign. Your comments suggestions are requested and would be greatly appreciated.

Oh yeah, the wall thickness starts at 1/8" at the top to about 3/8" at the bottom. The reason I have left the bottom thicker is because that is what Wally Dickerman suggested when I took a short class from him. I have also seen a video by Mike Mahoney and he suggested leaving the bottom thicker too. It helps keep it steady when sitting around collecting dust...lol

Thanks,

Ken
 

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Ken...
Have just a single word for your work on the turning.....Excellent!!!
 
Ken, Wally taught you well. The hollow form has great form throughout. Excellent work. Bill
 
Wally's Lesson

I am lucky enough that my Dad lives near Wally and has become a friend of his. While I was there for a visit Wally was kind enough to let me come over and meet him and to give me a five hour private lesson!!😀 I wish I had more time and more experience but maybe I can impose again next time I visit. 😉

You have all been very kind. Anybody have any tips or suggestions? I am so new to this that I'm have to figure out how to use the tools on my own most of the time...lol

Ken
 
Ken Vonk said:
I am lucky enough that my Dad lives near Wally and has become a friend of his. While I was there for a visit Wally was kind enough to let me come over and meet him and to give me a five hour private lesson!!😀 I wish I had more time and more experience but maybe I can impose again next time I visit. 😉

You have all been very kind. Anybody have any tips or suggestions? I am so new to this that I'm have to figure out how to use the tools on my own most of the time...lol

Ken
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Ken...
Sometimes figuering out how to use the tools on your own is the best teacher, but isn't always the most economical way (think wood loss).

Check in your area for a woodturners club. Chances are that most of the members have a number of years of turning under their belt and would certainly be happy to share their experience with you.

You can also contact me directly with any questions you may have at woodturner5@verizon.net ...be glad to help.

Once again, the piece you turned is very well done and I think you'll go far with future works.

Ed
 
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