mesquite hollow form

[its_virgil]

A little over 6 inches tall. Hollowed out through the 1.25 inch hole using the Lyle Jamieson hollowing system. I need to refine the shape and proportions. Enjoy and comments welcome.
Do a good turn daily!





Don

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[triw51]

That is stunning nice workmanship

 

[mark james]

Looking like a nice piece. Post the finished product when you're done, I suspect it will be beautiful.

 

[its_virgil]

Thanks. I don't know why pictures rotate when I post from my phone. I will keep trying to figure it out.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

 

[SDB777]

Did you have to work with the crack in it, or did that happen later(after turned)?

Been milling over a hollowing tool....seems for everyone you can find on a 'net search, thirty more just appear(I'll never get anywhere looking for one this way).
Is this the smallest hole you can hollow through?



Scott (shape is a little weird) B

 

[its_virgil]

Hi Scott,
The crack was in the log so I had to work with it along with the worm holes.

This is my third hollowing rig and I will stay with this one. I sold the other two. The boring bar I have is 3/4 inch bunt a smaller one is available. The cutter head determines the hole size. I think I could go down to 1" if I change cutter heads. You can check out what I have at http://www.lylejamieson.com . click on enter then click on tools. He has info on making your own system.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

Did you have to work with the crack in it, or did that happen later(after turned)?

Been milling over a hollowing tool....seems for everyone you can find on a 'net search, thirty more just appear(I'll never get anywhere looking for one this way).
Is this the smallest hole you can hollow through?



Scott (shape is a little weird) B

 

[rblakemore]

Good morning, really nice.
I really like the shape!!

 

[Krash]

Man Don, that is cool. I really want to get into turning bowls and the hollowform is really interesting. I'll definitely be looking into building myself a Lyle Jamieson system.

How thick did you set the laser to for the walls?

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[gimpy]

Nice, I really like the shape and contour

 

[its_virgil]

I had the laser set for 3/16 inch.
Don

Man Don, that is cool. I really want to get into turning bowls and the hollowform is really interesting. I'll definitely be looking into building myself a Lyle Jamieson system.

How thick did you set the laser to for the walls?

Thanks for the pictures!

 

[plano_harry]

Wow! That is really cool. I had to watch a video to even figure it out. That's a lot of work - you would have to add a verse or two to Styer's poem!

 

[its_virgil]

Yea...longer than 10 minutes or so... I should post that poem again. I still read it often. I may bring this form next weekend.
Thanks Harry,
Don

Wow! That is really cool. I had to watch a video to even figure it out. That's a lot of work - you would have to add a verse or two to Styer's poem!

 

[Ligget]

Well done Don, looks good from over here!

 

[scotian12]

A very accomplished work, Don.

 

[chuditch]

Great Don...a credit to you....