Claro Walnut

Really beautiful wood and turning work.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Seer, this is a gorgeous turning. I have never had the opportunity to work with Claro walnut but it is a beautiful wood. It has a nice color and grain to it.

As far as the post goes you might have posted some additional pictures of your work showing it from different angles and a look at the inside. Don’t be shy about showcasing your work. This is a nice turning that makes me regret not having a lathe in my shop. I am sure I am missing out on a lot of fun by not being able to turn.

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

Seer…That is some very beautiful wood. Very nice colour.

As far as your form goes, it is just too straight for my liking. Needs more of a curve to the foot, which is a little on the big size. But, you did set out to accomplish something, and you did just that. Just My Opinion here…...

I feel for ya and the mini lathe. Great machines for the smaller stuff, but wouldn’t satisfy my likes in turning. A bigger machine can still be used for your smaller stuff, but does open a bunch of new doors…..... Time to move up?

Keep them chips flying …............

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

Lovely colour on this piece, and the finish is outstanding. What does the inside look like?

A suggestion, if I may…..

Keep turning until you burn out the bearings on the mini lathe. Then, when you replace it, you can always upgrade. Worked for me!! <g>

Of course, NONE of the attachments you bought for the mini lathe (chucks, faceplates, Jacobs chuck, etc) fit the new lathe, so you just GOTTA go out and buy new stuff…...<sigh> never ends, does it?

-- Gord M, Nova Scotia, Canada

Beautiful nice turnig great job

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Beauitiful wood and turning. Gorgeous mug.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Great work. The shape does show off that stunning walnut. It sounds like you want a bigger lathe. I suggest you get one if you can, it will indeed open a lot of project doors for you.

-- Mike, American in Norway

absolutely stunning
and the photo background really adds to the beauty.

I agree – start saving up for that bigger lathe.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Nice turning Seer,
Did you use it on a finished project or was it just practice? Post more pics so we can see more of it…
Thanks,
Wisty

Thanks for the added picture, Seer. This is a beautiful piece.

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

The foot yeah it is a little big and the reason for that is I had a catch and had to turn so much away to get what i got but it sure was fun as a learning experience and can’t wait for the next little item I am doing. I am getting less afraid of turning the walls thin so we shall see what comes out of the next one,
you never know :-p

The background is actually my extra large mouse pad and now that I have seen it I hope I can duplicate it probably just a little dumb luck I think but thanks

Fantastic turning! What kind of finish did you use?

I would like to see this in person.You need to bring it to the picnic saturday (along with some more stuff) for the brag table. I am sure everyone will be admireing it.

Great job. Keep pushing the limits!

Scrappy

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

Such beautiful grain, nice job

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug