NOrfolk Island Pine hollow form

[Glenn McCullough]

My first NIP hollow form came out with a wider opening than initially planned due to my eagerness to finish after rough hollowing. I had to take some cracks away but am happy with the final product. The grain and color are exceptional IMHO. Got the blank from Woodturningblanks4u.com.

 

[Buzzzz4]

That is fantastic! The knots look like comets. Very nicely done.

 

[Jim15]

That's awesome, nice work.

 

[ryvnd2001]

Brilliant!

 

[BRobbins629]

Very nice Glenn.

 

[Curly]

I like it too and if you had made a larger opening you would have lost much of makes that wood special.

 

[bitshird]

That is sweet, NIP is a fantastic wood, and you did a fine job on the Hollow Form.

 

[Monty]

FANTASTIC :highfive:

I have a piece of NIP I haven't had time to turn yet. Hope it turns our 1/2 as good.

 

[GoodTurns]

I love NIP and that is one of the nicest finished pieces I have seen! Very nicely done.

 

[RogerH]

Gorgeous.

Like Monty, I have a piece of NIP I have been waiting to turn. I've been building my pen inventory for the last month and half for an upcoming show, but seeing the beautiful work you did makes me want to go back to bowl turning.

Really beautiful. Thx for sharing.

 

[chrisk]

Outstanding! Congratulations.

 

[robutacion]

Yeah Glenn, me likes it...!:wink:

In fact, one of my preferred shapes for NIP turning, the 7 knots are exceptional and the "bluing" only adds to the good looks. Great finish also...!

Cheers
George

 

[TellicoTurning]

Glenn,
Those are fantastic... How is the NIP to turn... I have 3 logs about12 to 18" long each that I picked up from my local wood importer... they were in plastic to spalt for about 6 months and I just took them out to dry a little before I put them on the lathe... sure hope I do as well as you did.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

It turns beautifully, soft enough to make hollowing out easier. Make sure you let is dry rough hollowed for a good period of time, I waited about a month...too soon. wait a few months oe soak it in denatured alcohol or whatever your preferred way of drying is.
Also, if you turn it thin (1/8" or less, check often for tear outs around the knots or use CA on them before you get too thin. I had one spot I had to fill, luckily I caught it before it caught me.

Glenn,
Those are fantastic... How is the NIP to turn... I have 3 logs about12 to 18" long each that I picked up from my local wood importer... they were in plastic to spalt for about 6 months and I just took them out to dry a little before I put them on the lathe... sure hope I do as well as you did.

 

[marksman]

Man, that looks Awesome! Great job!

 

[Craftdiggity]

Very very nice. Great finish too. Good job.

 

[jscola]

great job Glen!! I have a piece from the same place, hope it comes out as nice as yours.What did you use for hollowing?

 

[Glenn McCullough]

I used the straight easy rougher for the bulk of the inside and outside. then used A Sorby gooseneck hollowing tool folowed by a scraper.
Good Luck with yours. I am ordering another blank this week.

great job Glen!! I have a piece from the same place, hope it comes out as nice as yours.What did you use for hollowing?

 

[Wildman]

Outstand form and wood thanks for posting.

 

[CaptG]

Sweet. Very nice Glenn. You always have been an inspiration.

 

[pinelumber]

NIP BOWL

Great bowl Glenn! Bring it to a BAW ot IAP meeting. I'd love to see it. What did you use for a finish looks shiny!


Dennis
Pine Lumber :bananen_smilies104::RockOn:

 

[Knucklefish]

Love these guys too

Great work. I also have bought blanks from them, but not a NIP. Thats my next order to be sure. Highly recommended these guys, they rock and very affordable too.
John

 

[Glenn McCullough]

wipe on poly, first and probably last time. I didnt have much luck...this was alot of work to get this sheen. I'll bring it to the next meeting.

Great bowl Glenn! Bring it to a BAW ot IAP meeting. I'd love to see it. What did you use for a finish looks shiny!


Dennis
Pine Lumber :bananen_smilies104::RockOn:

 

[David Keller]

Beautiful work with some beautiful wood!