Birdie

Very Nice Joe – you’ve done a great job on this, are you going to give this to them or make another? I imagine a branch of orchids coming out of this, or other flower arrangment. How deep did you go into piece when you hollowed it out? Can you make it waterproof to hold fresh cut flowers?

-- Dan Wiggins

Really nice work with a really nice piece of wood.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Thanks guys.

Dan it is hollowed down 5.75” with wall thickness ranging from an 1/8” to 3’16th”. I may be pretentious, but the only thing I envisioned it holding is your attention.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Gorgeous, Joe!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Wow your birdie...beautiful, nice, gorgeous. Are you sure this is one stroke below par?

Great work!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Joe, this is a beautiful vase. You are not being presumptuous about the vase. It should be put in a display case with no distractions from its form and appearance.

As always, another project that “turned” out well.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

You’re right Joe , it is an eye catching piece all by itself . No need for any distractions at all . The shape is wonderful and the wood is beautiful …what more could you ask for ?

Was it actually dry enough to apply finish to after just being cut down a couple weeks ago ? No fear of cracks developing ?

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

This is really superb. I do admire your turning ability.

Nice Joe.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Very nice piece Birdie.Your friends should love it.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

beautiful figure—

Nice one off piece Joe, great lines.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

I agree with Woodworm, this much better than one below par…a “hole in one” for sure!

Joe, this is great! I love the contrast in the maple…and the knot adds character.

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

I’m lovin’ it… very nice Joe!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I really appreciate them all.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Another Beaut.

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