Vase from a Board

[Glenn McCarron]

Thank you Mike and Stuart. In the end I decided to add the thin walnut wafer (same thickness as the layers) to the bottom after it was off the lathe. I think the walnut top certainly added to the effect so the bottom should do the same. It is in clamps now so I will wait until morning to clean it up and start the finish.

During the final re-shape I turned it down slightly to take off the white (maple) area that you can see in a couple of photo's back. I found your eye drawn to that area as it was bright.

 

[Glenn McCarron]

First coat of Wipe on Poly.



Pretty happy with the results so far.

 

[stuart johnson]

I like your end result. The walnut top and although we can't see it the bottom was a good decision. What is the final size and wall thickness?

What is the next project for us to follow?

 

[Glenn McCarron]

Hi Stuart. My vase is 8 inches tall, 4 1/8 at its widest point, 2 1/2 outside at the top with a wall thickness at the top area just slightly less than 5/16. The lower area I didn't worry to much about the thickness. I would estimate about 1/2 inch though. I wanted to keep a bit of weight as this is a usable vase in that a glass tube is accommodated to fit inside only seeing the top brim.

 

[Glenn McCarron]

I had decided to use the Wipe on Poly to finish my project but I guess my can has been in the cupboard far to long. I had done a couple of applications but it isn't drying great. Even a light sanding is causing it to clog the sandpaper. It was never nice and dry to touch. I ended up doing a major sanding using 180, 220 and 320 paper. I wiped it down with thinners to clean it and have now restarted the process with my normal Minwax Antique Oil. So far so good, just a few days later than I hoped to be. Contest entries are due on Monday the 11th but I have to drop them off on Friday.

 

[Glenn McCarron]

My Final Dizzy Vase

 

[Lloyd Johnson]

Good luck on the contest, Glenn. You've submitted two great pieces.

 

[Glenn McCarron]

Thank you Lloyd. I'll keep you posted.

 

[mfisher]

Good luck. Great looking vase.

 

[Glenn McCarron]

It's official, I placed first in the Open Faceplate category at our local woodturning competition. Second place was my Eagle Bowl. Not the order that I envisioned but I am very pleased.

 

[mfisher]

You should be. Congrats.

 

[William Prickett]

that's pretty awesome

 

[Glenn McCarron]

that's pretty awesome

Thank you.

 

[timturner]

Thanks for sharing your story and talant

 

[Glenn McCarron]

Glad you liked it Tim.

 

[Holger]

Here is a vase I did a while back. A little different method.