A couple of turned containers in oak

They are attractive. Nice job.

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I agree (they are attractive).

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Very nice Mr. Stewart, sometimes the smaller ones come out better. mike

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They do look great Yorkie! Your wife could keep herr rings in them?

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Yorkie,

I agree with you that they “turned” out great. Even more so since they were made from “scraps”.

Thanks for the post.

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I like these ones too.The grain is really attractive and the work is well done.

I always like your work Stewart. This is no exception.

-- Maplewood, MN

As always, very nice.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

Very cool Stew, What kind of oak is that? Is the Oak in the UK like ours here, white or red?

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those are very nice. i know that you’ll find something to use them for. something this beautiful cant sit around unused for long!

Beautiful bit of turning & finishing Stew. Great design. What hollowing tool do you use?.

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

Very Neat. You could always swirl some acrylic sealer around in the smaller one to seal the interior, cut a small slot for a spoon in the lid and use it for marmalade.
;-) Larry

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nice work …. thinking something clever to say … but I’m too tired

I like them !

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They look wonderful, Stewart.

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Again, thank you for your comments gentlejocks. Roz – I’m no expert,so I’m open to correction, but I believe our native oak is the species – Quercus Robur. Your Red and White can be various species – Alba, Prinus, Rubra, Falcata. I understand they’re similar in appearance but less figured. I’m told American red oak does grow in this country however. Grumpy – My hollowing tools are quite old; bought second-hand (pre-owned!) & no obvious makers’ mark, but they’re something like these, but have fixed tips.

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YS
I’m still amazed and befudled at how you got the tops cut out with the rabbet intact and the grain matching, Both are obviously are from same piece of wood.

-- DocK, WV

Still haven’t figured it out.

-- DocK, WV

as always great looking work stewart

It’s a trick of the light DocK16! On close examination, the grain pattern isn’t quite right, but very close.

Starting with a blank of around 5” x 2.25” x 2.25” between centres, turn to a cylinder & make a spigot to fit in a chuck.

Then measure about a third of the length of the blank and turn the lid comprising finial and plug. Sand and polish it at this stage and part off.

True up what is now the top of the base and mark on it the diameter of the plug. Turn the recess for the plug so it holds in by suction. Then you can continue shaping and hollowing. With the lid in place for external shaping, you can ensure the curves follow through.

The style is one that British turner Ray Key has done for some years.

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Ah ha! I think I understand, will have to give this a try.

-- DocK, WV