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This is the completion of this.

The vase became a goblet. It was looking real nice as a vase, but, the wall got very thin in the upper part (translucent, in point of fact), and it came apart on the new lathe, which shortened the piece by a good three inches. Not the lathe's fault, but mine - tool catch.

At some point (while it was on the SS, actually), VIMH says,

...If you can't seem to get a good finish on something, gold-leaf it..

Not really the thought process, but something like it. (Gold-leafing is really easy - if you're not messy about it. I'll do better next time.)

So, I gave that a shot.



The twist was originally intended to be an open spiral. I got to the point, however, that I thought it looked good like this. I had bored a hole up through the stem in preparation for the open spiral, and, in working on it, it became frighteningly delicate.

All in all, I like this piece a lot.

My initial review of the new lathe is as follows:
What an amazing machine. Beginning with the smoothness and the quietude, and going through the reversibility and the sliding tail stock and swiveling head stock, I see only good things coming as I get to know her better. Did I mention the incredible speed control? What a difference that makes!

As for the mojo that I hoped came with the new lathe: It did not. I'm at the point where I'm gritting my teeth and trying to come to terms with the fact that a mojo (like anything in life, really) from time to time, needs to be re-invented.

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I know, It's a little incongruous. But, I did finish this onFather's Day, and it's the first song that came to mind. And I dig Bea Wain. (She died last August at age 100, God bless her little heart.

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Very nice, Mark. Great job of turning a problem into a success!
 

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Nice looking goblet, Mark!!

Jim
 

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I think it looks great, Mark!

I'd be interested in knowing how you did the spiral in the stem.
 

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nice job buddy a good save and nice touch with the gold leaf.
 

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Awesome work!
 

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Nice spiral. ...That's the story of my woodworking life too…always try to improvize mistakes when made.
 

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Nicely turned goblet Mark.
 

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Gorgeous gilded goblet, Mark!
 

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See? I told you that your holy grail was within reach! Beautiful goblet, excellent proportions, nice style, great decorative flourishes. Remember: We are always more critical of ourselves than others are of us. So give yourself a well deserved pat on the back. Thanks for posting.
 

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Beautiful INDEED!
 

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Nice goblet Mark, I haven't tried one of those yet.
 

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Very nice, love your design, I think you would have needed more wood on the stem for a spiral, keep trying, would love to see one like that.
 

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It's amassing just how "adaptable" us turners are in rethinking a project ;)
Nice end result Mark u did well
cheers
pete
 

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Awesome work, I'm glad to hear your new investment is bringing you much joy!
 

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Nice one Mark
 
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