Not a pen...

[brownsfn2]

Not sure what to call this. A goblet? A cup? Not sure. All I know is that it is not a pen.

I had a log from a silver maple in my garage for a year that had a "y" or crotch in it and I cut a block of wood from the center and this is what came out. I have never done a turning right from a log before. It was a lot of fun. I usually do not turn pens but am looking forward to any critique. (I still have a problem with tool marks) THanks!

 

[GoatRider]

Nice piece of wood. I'd call it a "Chalice"

 

[alamocdc]

Chalice works. And it is beautifully simple so that the figure of the wood is what catches your attention.

 

[bobjackson]

Chalice it is and a nice one. Love the grain or figure.

 

[thewishman]

"The chalice from the palace has the brew that is true."

Pretty piece of wood and the chalice has a nice shape.

 

[brownsfn2]

Thanks guys. It was pretty much all the wood's work. I am certainly not an accomplished turner yet. Too many tool marks and grain tear out that I just could not sand out of the piece.

 

[Fishinbo]

Definitely, a cool goblet for me! It turned out perfectly well!

 

[rizaydog]

Nope. Definitely not a pen. Very nice work...

 

[holmqer]

Ron, don't beat yourself up too bad over tool marks, from your description this is new to you, so the fact that you have good form is far more important that perfect tool control. Both will improve with time, and you are starting with good form which is the harder of the two to learn.

A very nice chalice

 

[brownsfn2]

Thanks Eric. Very nice feedback. I appreciate the point of view. I think my problem is having really sharp tools. I would get less tearout I think. It is fun perfecting it all though.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Ron,
Love the shape of the piece... I would call it a Chalice too... Can I try to copy it... I think it would do well in my booth.

I save the picture for future reference anyway.

 

[brownsfn2]

Wow. I am flattered. You absolutely can copy it and sell it. Send me a picture and let me know how it does.

Ron,
Love the shape of the piece... I would call it a Chalice too... Can I try to copy it... I think it would do well in my booth.

I save the picture for future reference anyway.

 

[Jgrden]

"He chose wisely". Harrison Ford, Last Crusade.

 

[brownsfn2]

"He chose wisely". Harrison Ford, Last Crusade.

LOL. My friend at work said the same thing. It does kind of look like it.