My first try at hollowing..

[TurnerJohn74]

Here is my first attempt at hollowing anything, it's Red Wood burl it's 6" tall x 5". Let me know what you guys think. 5 coats of BLO and 10 coats of WOP.
John

 

[texaswoodworker]

It's beautiful. I especially like the shape.

 

[ctubbs]

Beautiful timber done justice with good turning and great finish.
Charles

 

[Old Lar]

Very nice job! I have pens to do today, but I have been inspired to try something bigger instead. Thanks for the push.

 

[David Keller]

Nicely done, John. I'll send you a PM later regarding all three of the pieces you've posted. It looks like your class really paid off.

 

[PaulDoug]

Another nice one. What are you using for hollowing tools?

 

[TurnerJohn74]

Paul,
I have not yet bought any hollowing tools, I just use what I got bowl gouge, round carbide just about any of my tools that would work.
John

 

[drGeek]

really really nice!!!!!
What lathe/tools did you use?

 

[TurnerJohn74]

I used my Turncrafter Commander, I used a bowl gouge for most of it and a round carbide to help me hollow it. I don't have hollowing tools yet.
John

 

[markgum]

wonderful

 

[Jim15]

Looks great to me, nice work.