Cast Fordite tree ornament with ABW finials

[duncsuss]

I wrote that I'd found a use for the PennState "Big Grabber" mandrel after letting it sit on the shelf for years in THIS POST

Here's the finished ornament fitted with its African Blackwood finials ...

 

[mark james]

Very nice. The finials are wonderful, but the ball is intriguing. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Hippie3180]

I wrote that I'd found a use for the PennState "Big Grabber" mandrel after letting it sit on the shelf for years in THIS POST

Here's the finished ornament fitted with its African Blackwood finials ...


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Wow! That is stunning!

 

[jttheclockman]

Love the thinking outside the box. Well done.

 

[TDahl]

What a beautiful ornament. Excellent work!

 

[WarEagle90]

Very well done, Duncan. Who wouldn't want a tree full of those The ABW provides a nice contrast to the fordite. Out of curiosity, what are the general dimensions of the ornament?

 

[duncsuss]

Very well done, Duncan. Who wouldn't want a tree full of those The ABW provides a nice contrast to the fordite. Out of curiosity, what are the general dimensions of the ornament?

Thanks Dan!

The globe is about 1-7/8" at the equator, not quite as high as it is around. Finials tip-to-tip about 4".

 

[Tony]

That mandrel seems like just the thing I needed and didn't know about, thanks Duncan!

 

[Woodchipper]

Love it!