I found a new addiction!!

[Woodnknots]

Hollow form vases! I am absolutely fascinated by the possibilities with this OneWay hollow rig. Here's a walnut vase I did tonight. It's much easier the second time around, that's for sure. I have a better feel for it, as well. BTW, the photo's do NOT do justice to the color in this wood.
Dave

 

[johncrane]

wow thats great mate

 

[alamocdc]

Great looking vase, Dave!

 

[Penmonkey]

Very very nice!!!

 

[chitswood]

How big is it? you gonna post a pic on the AAW?

 

[Woodnknots]

Originally posted by chitswood
<br />How big is it? you gonna post a pic on the AAW?

It's about 8" tall. What's AAW?

 

[DocStram]

Dave AAW is the American Association of Woodturners. Tell me a little more about the hollow vase rig. I don't remember seeing it ... is it from Packard?
And, great looking vase. Whoaaaa!

 

[Woodnknots]

Originally posted by DocStram
<br />Dave AAW is the American Association of Woodturners. Tell me a little more about the hollow vase rig. I don't remember seeing it ... is it from Packard?
And, great looking vase. Whoaaaa!

It's from OneWay. It's a captive system that comes with 4 different turning bars. A goose neck, a double bend goose neck, a straight 1/2" bar and a straight 1" bar with a large cutter head for finish scraping/boring. It has a laser attachment that allows you to monitor and set the wall thickness that you want, and get a consistent thickness throughout without having to rely on feel, or double ended calipers every 30 seconds.
You can see it here... http://www.oneway.on.ca/hollowing/index.htm

 

[bca1313]

That is beautiful. Nice job. The AAW site is great and they have some great people over there. www.woodturners.org if I remember right.

 

[Radman]

Holy smokes... that's awesome! and your second one? Your a natural..

 

[Bob A]

Outstanding Dave, that is absolutely beautiful.

 

[gerryr]

Beautiful work. I can just see myself telling my wife that I need an "accesory" for my lathe that costs twice what the lathe cost.[:0] But, it would sure be nice to have.

 

[BigRob777]

Dave,
Wow, that's only your 2nd vase? Amazing. I'm getting ready to do my first "bowl", which is a walnut goblet. I hope to find the time, some day that is.
Rob

 

[PenWorks]

Super job Dave, I would say that was a great investment []

 

[Glenn McCullough]

great job, Dave. Wish I had a Oneway lathe.

 

[Woodnknots]

Originally posted by oobak
<br />great job, Dave. Wish I had a Oneway lathe.

I have a General International lathe, I just have a OneWay accessory.

 

[woodwish]

Wow, very nice, very impressive!