Ellsworth inspired hollow form

Very nice Roper. Did you free turn the sphere or use a jig? What tool did you use to hollow? And what is the name of Mr. Ellswoth’s new book? I’m new to turning and have more questions than answers so your feedback and your posting are appreciated.

-- Berg, Central NH & Gulfport, FL - "It's raining...what a beautiful day to puddle jump" 3y/o Devlyn

Very cool roper really nice.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Nice piece…great job..beautiful grain pattern…

I definitely recommend Ellsworth’s book (It is called “Ellsworth on Wood Turning” -that is for Berg above) – you can purchase on his web site…plus he posts some of his work there….I purchased his hollowers (both large and small) and then made a couple from his instructions (I wanted to get a bit more length with the curvature) I love both of the sets – and mine are set up for the way I like to hollow out vessels.

I have found alot of very useful information in his book (he really goes over the basics)...that guy is a marvel at the lathe…very interesting to watch.

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!

a one hole bowling ball???
nice job dog, why haven’t we seen that one at school?

-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com

That is a very nice hollow form….... Question. What do you use for hollowing tools ?

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

hey guys glad you like it. berg, i do all my turning free hand, no jigs no trapping system. i use the kelton system of hollowing tools to do most of my work then i have some pete holts tools and a couple home made guys to do my finish cuts. don’t worry bibbs as soon as everyone is feeling better i will bring it in to school.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

Another Great Job!

‘The SedcoKid’

-- Chuck Emery, Michigan, www.woodworkersedcokid.com

Nice hollow form Roper. Thanks for sharing.

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

Great looking piece. Nice job on the turning.;

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

That looks like it was a “BALL” to turn. haha (sorry)

Great job. Nice free hand sphere. Love the grain. Will have to check into that book.

Keep it up.

Scrappy

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

That is an awesome piece Roper. I’m gonna have to check that book out.

Nice going I read the other books of david ans have the video too

-- peruturner,lima peru