Another non-segmented turning I just finished.

[Frank Smith]

Spalted Maple vase and lid with Ebony finial/knob sitting on a cherry burl base. The base is a bowl I turned that didn't turn out like I wanted. When I finished the vase I happened to look at the bowl and thought...hmm, if I turn it upside down it might make a decent base. I'm not sure I'm sold on that idea though.

10" tall without the knob 4.5" or so in diameter.

I gotta get back to segmenting!!!

Vase to post by Frank Smith, on Flickr

 

[mfisher]

Very nice. It never ceases to amaze me what wonders nature provides that is just waiting for a turner to reveal.

 

[Frank Smith]

Thanks! I turn a lot of burls and always enjoy uncovering the beauty of nature. This is a burl I thought was going to be trash and it turned out to be one of my favorites!

 

[Glenn McCarron]

You did justice to a great piece of wood in both pictures.

 

[Frank Smith]

Thanks Glenn!

 

[Gateway]

All your pieces matched up well. I really like the base.

 

[Frank Smith]

Thanks Gateway. I've had mixed comments about the base. Some like it others think it takes away from the elegance of the form. I like it either way.

 

[Arlin Eastman]

I did not see the bowl Frank and it looks great!!!

Do you think the one you gave me is ready to turn??

 

[Frank Smith]

Thanks Arlin. That burl I sent you should be ready to turn by now. I think it was sealed pretty good so you might want to scrape that off if you haven't already done it. Post a picture when you're finished!

 

[Thomas Matthews]

very nice work!

 

[Lloyd Johnson]

Great work Arlin! I always hope that the prettiest chunks of wood make their way to someone with the skills to make something stunning from them.You certainly did that!

Thanks for posting.

 

[Frank Smith]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the compliments!