In honor of Lumberjocks 3rd birthday, and my 1st anniversary of turning, I am giving away this hollow form vase.
I turned my first bowl March 4, 2008. I have posted most of my turnings over the last year. Lumberjocks has been a great resource and inspiration to me. The kind words (even when I did not deserve them) and the insightful critiques (I deserve more critique) has allowed me to grow as an artist, a woodworker, and a person. For that I say “Thank You!”
I have always named all my pieces. The names have been chosen for a variety of reasons. I often get asked for the meaning and/or the source of the names. Some have deep meanings, some are practical, and some are just for fun.
I will donate this hollow form to the Lumberjock who comes up with the best name. The name, and reason for the name, must be posted on this blog. The naming contest will end at 10 pm CST on March 4, 2009. I will choose the winner and make the announcement on March 5, 2009. The winner will be required to provide me a name and shipping address via personal message.
Be creative and have fun!



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






















115 comments so far
Karson
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The LJ Special. A unique expression to honor the best woodworking site on the World Wide Web.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
mtnwild
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Well, thanks for the chance to win one of your works. The first thing that came to mind when I saw this was “Tornado”. Well that’s mine. The reason?, seems obvious to me, it looks swirly, plus it’s going to create quite a storm I think. .
-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.
blackcherry
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I’ll call her Trifecta ...It’s are 3rd. year anniversary, the site is a winner, the place is Lumberjock.com and we show are best wares…Blkcherry
rickf16
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posted 256 days ago
Radiance! There is alot of figure that leads the eye upward along with the grain pattern. Another really nice piece Joe! Thanks for posting.
-- Rick
bentlyj
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posted 256 days ago
Sahara!
Looks like a hill of rich desert sands layered by the winds.
Nice Job!
Douglas Bordner
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posted 256 days ago
Goldeneye is my thought. You’ve certainly come a long way, Joe.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
Max
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posted 256 days ago
“Eye of the Hurricane” is the name I would pick. It relates to the whirlwind growth of our community here at lumberjocks and the sometimes tumultuous topics that gets discussed in some of the forums.
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
ccpenco
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posted 256 days ago
down from heaven. it relates how since the growth of the internet many excellent sites have just appeared, such as LUMBERJOCKS!as if they fell from the heavens. also, in the top picture of your hollow-form the grain makes it look like you are at the top of a winding staircase.
Sef
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posted 256 days ago
How about “Globo”? It’s spanish for balloon, and I can’t help but think of a hot air ballon when I see this one. The quality of your work is even more amazing when reminded of how recently you started down this road to addiction.
-- I may not know a lot, but at least I know that I don't know.?.?. I think. http://chathampenworks.com/
Dusty56
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Sweet Cherry Pie : ) Truly a reason to celebrate two birthdays / anniversaries . You must be very proud to have come so far in a years’ time , Joe : ) Congratulations and thank you for being so generous to our community ! Happy birthday / anniversary !
-- 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 .
Speednork
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Very Nice
The first thing that came to my mind was “Aladdin” Thinking back to the old movies you may remember old stone vases in the corridors, This piece resembles that in a smaller form.
Moai
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posted 255 days ago
I call it “Poporo”
Poporo is a device used for indigenous cultures in present and pre-Columbian South America for storage of small amounts of lime (mineral), used while chewing coca leaves. Since the chewing of coca is sacred for the indigenous people, the poporos are also attributed with mystical powers and social status.
-- Francisco Luna, San Francisco Bay Area.
ND2ELK
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posted 255 days ago
“GLOBAL” Repesenting all the Lumber jocks thru out the world.
God Bless
tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
Russel
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posted 255 days ago
“Proud” The shape immediately reminded me of the cartoons of my youth when a character did something memorable or honorable, their chest would swell with pride. And looking at your work, Joe, you have every reason to be proud and let your chest swell.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
MsDebbieP
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posted 255 days ago
“Journey”. The Void, the darkness beyond the Universe holds the potential of all that can be. As we walk our paths we journey upwards and outwards, seeking, discovering, and unfolding our potential. The lines in this piece represent this journey, leading towards the black Void, the opening at the top of the vase.
Beautiful.
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
jockmike2
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posted 255 days ago
You’ve been an “inspiration” to me Joe and amazing at the growth I’ve seen in you. To name one of your bowls is definately a privilege. I’d have to name it “inspiration”. You are going places friend.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
PG_Zac
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posted 255 days ago
“Divulge”
The work you do reveals both the beauty in the wood, and your continually improving skill.
The LJ’s posting here are also divulging their creative vocabularies in this post.
Excellent piece – again.
-- I may be schizophrenic, but at least I have each other.
fredc
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Cherry Jubilee is what I would call it. Cherry for obvious reasons, Jubilee because it’s another word for celebration plus it’s a take on the famous dessert, cherries jubilee. That piece certainly looks sweet enough to eat.
-- Fred ~ lignator novus ~
leonmcd
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posted 255 days ago
Sands of Time – Amazing what can be accomplished by investing some time in a worthwhile endeavor. A grain of sand or a project or a comment or a blog or a Lumberjock at a time.
Nature took its time producing this beautiful piece of wood from natural elements.
In three years, LumberJocks has brought together natures beauty and human talents to produce a great community and many wonderful works of art.
-- Leon -- Houston, TX - " I create all my own designs and it looks like it "
GMman
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Name that vase (OVATION)
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
drgoodwood
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“Of Tree I Sing”
A fitting anthem to your marvelous art.
-- Randy, Rustic Artisan (sixth generation) - "I am a seeker, not a follower."
rikkor
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”rikkor’s”
OK, seriously, I thought of “Mystic Swirl” because of the swirly grain pattern. Your work is really exquisite Joe.
dustygirl
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“Roundigo”
The grain pattern goes round,the turning goes round and we are going on round 4 this year.
-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?
SteveMO
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Golden Top. Looks like a top I had as a kid. Nice work by the way.
Sid
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Butterscotch Swirl
It is a beautiful piece, thanks for sharing it with us.
-- Sid, Doylestown, PA
TraumaJacques
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Alabaster Jar
-- All bleeding will eventually stop.
GMman
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Whirlwind vase. Reminds me of a whirlwind that come and goes very fast small at the bottom and get larger at the top.
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
GMman
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My wife has “Genie vase ” because of the shape and the hole at the top , she would love to put some flowes in that hole which would look very good
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
HallTree
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Reminds me of the planet ‘Jupiter’
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
GMman
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I had (OVATION) before without comments and they are hard to explain ovation means all, very nice ,good looking, fine work,something you cheer about, perfect, etc
—Woodworking what a way to relax
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
GMman
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posted 255 days ago
I had (OVATION) before without comments and they are hard to explain ovation means all, very nice ,good looking, fine work, something you cheer about, perfect, etc
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
tenontim
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“Hornet”. First impression was the hornets nests that are in the trees around here. The hole is in the other end, but the shape is the same.
-- Tim -- http://tmuli.com
GMman
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posted 255 days ago
I had (OVATION) before without comments and they are hard to explain ovation means all, very nice ,good looking, fine work,something you cheer about, perfect, etc
—Woodworking what a way to relax
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
GMman
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Sorry I have 3 of the same I tried to delete 2 but it did not work
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
HokieMojo
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I think GMman is stuffing the ballot box! Lol.
GMman
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Sorry I would not do that LOL
-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--
Kindlingmaker
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posted 255 days ago
Socoro, The desert winds…
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
TopamaxSurvivor
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“Tso’i” Fantastic work, as it always is ;-))
-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.
lew
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posted 255 days ago
How about Auric Swirl.
It looks golden and has several swirl patterns.
Lew
pommy
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posted 255 days ago
golden touch
I call your hollow form that because you have just that the golden touch turning such beautiful art
thank you for giving us the opportunity to name one of your peices
andy
-- cut it saw it scrap it
dustyal
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posted 255 days ago
Ah so… many good names already nominated… so, I kept looking at it… and started to think: “Lifelines” Somehow the grain rings reminded me of the birth and growth of life or how the craftsman brought it back to life.
... such excellent work…
-- Al H.
rtb
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Birth of the future
-- RTB. "dumb animals are not stupid they simply can't talk "
cabinetmaster
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Topigraphical mountain. Looks like a mountain on a topigraphic map
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
StevenAntonucci
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“One Year Later”
-- Steven
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 255 days ago
do you want more than one name from each Jock?
Here’s another, if yoiu do: ‘Au some”
-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.
MrWoody
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posted 255 days ago
Why don’t you just call it “Anniversary”? That covers both occasions.
-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.
HeirloomWoodworking
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”Prestidigitation”
From Wikipedia:
Sleight of hand, also known as prestidigitation (“quick fingers”) or léger de main (from the French for “lightness of hand”), is the set of techniques used by a magician to manipulate objects such as cards and coins secretly (or wood?).
.......... means used by a magician to produce an effect.
.......Advanced sleight of hand requires months or years of practice before it can be performed proficiently in front of spectators. “
Presti- or Presto! digitate-use of digits or fingers
You my friend are “The Wood Prestidigitator”
Trev
-- Trevor Premer Head Termite and Servant to the Queen - Heirloom Woodworking
Bureaucrat
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posted 255 days ago
The Lumber Jocket.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
Coysquibbley
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Grainy Daze
Look at that beautiful object for a couple of minutes and you will know what I mean. Just stare at that grain its beautiful. I’m sure that the picture does not do it justice. Great work.
Coy
-- What if the Hokey Pokey.....is what its all about?
Cyan3y3z
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Aine. Pronounced “awnya,” she was a powerful, beautiful Celtic goddess. Some believed her to be a muse, capable of inspiring great works of poetry. Some believed that she brought love, light and fertility. As a goddess of fertility she was thought to reign over crops and animals. It was believed that she often took the form of a red mare to walk among her own kind. Aine was thought to have the powers of creation and healing.
This work of art should be called Aine because it is all that Aine was. A beautiful goddess form, full of passion, movement, growth. A first anniversary creation marking the end of one very fertile, poetic year filled with great works from a creative mind and gifted hands.
-- "I am not young enough to know everything." JM Barrie
Napaman
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“štastná jubilejná”—-in tribute to Martin I looked up on learnslovak.com to find out how to say “Happy Anniversary…
So my entry can be taken as “jubilejna” or anniversary (which I think sounds cool on its own…but if you want “happy” in it…call it:
“štastná jubilejná”
matt
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
DocK16
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“TOP SPIN”
-- DocK, WV
miles125
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I’d call it “Caramel Bliss” and put it on a high enough shelf so my grandaughter wouldn’t try to eat it.
-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""
toyguy
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posted 254 days ago
Amethyst The zodiac stone for Feb 20 to march 20.
As this piece is also a special, precious gem.
-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/
RobWeber
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How about “A New Day” – the graceful shape reminds me of the sense of hope that things are going to get better on all fronts…
dennis mitchell
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L3Y…Lumberjocks third year
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
tinnman65
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posted 254 days ago
How about “Happy Birthday” It is your woodturning and Lumberjocks birthday after all
-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)
Darell
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Triferns Triumph.. To celebrate a years worth of exquisite crafstmanship and the journey from beginner to a master of your craft.
-- Darell, Norman, Ok.
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 254 days ago
”The Universe Unveiled”
It reminds me of a Hubble telescope image.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Loucarb
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It has a beautiful honey color and reminds me of a Bee’s hive “The Bee Hive”
BillGagnon
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Yes I thought Bee Hive also “Cherry Sting”
GrandmaT
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Trifern you create such beautiful pieces of art … and each piece I have seen throughout this year; the term “Rebirth” comes to mind. It is as if the tree has given you a portion of itself and you with your hands and inspiration bring it into being … giving it a “REBIRTH”.
It would be an honor to have one of your pieces in our home; and I am sure I am not the only who thinks so.
Happy Anniversary Trifern … I look forward to seeing more of your beautiful work. :-)
-- Adding to Hubby's "Honey Do List" :-)
odie
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“Woodworkers Gem”
-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)
Zuki
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posted 254 days ago
How about “ripple”. The grain in the first picture resembles the ripples that would occur when you toss a pebble in a calm lake.
-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them
Craftsman on the lake
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Nice turning. Thanks for doing this. The poem explains why especially with the description in the beginning.
Thou Orb Aloft Full-Dazzling (the name)
from a poem by Walt Whitman,
Thou orb aloft full-dazzling! thou hot October noon!
Flooding with sheeny light the gray beach sand,
The sibilant near sea with vistas far and foam,
And tawny streaks and shades and spreading blue;
O sun of noon refulgent! my special word to thee.
Hear me illustrious!
Thy lover me, for always I have loved thee,
Even as basking babe, then happy boy alone by some wood edge, thy
touching-distant beams enough,
Or man matured, or young or old, as now to thee I launch my invocation.
(Thou canst not with thy dumbness me deceive,
I know before the fitting man all Nature yields,
Though answering not in words, the skies, trees, hear his voice—and
thou O sun,
As for thy throes, thy perturbations, sudden breaks and shafts of
flame gigantic,
I understand them, I know those flames, those perturbations well.)
Thou that with fructifying heat and light,
O’er myriad farms, o’er lands and waters North and South,
O’er Mississippi’s endless course, o’er Texas’ grassy plains,
Kanada’s woods,
O’er all the globe that turns its face to thee shining in space,
Thou that impartially enfoldest all, not only continents, seas,
Thou that to grapes and weeds and little wild flowers givest so liberally,
Shed, shed thyself on mine and me, with but a fleeting ray out of
thy million millions,
Strike through these chants.
Nor only launch thy subtle dazzle and thy strength for these,
Prepare the later afternoon of me myself—prepare my lengthening shadows,
Prepare my starry nights.
-- The smell of wood, coffee in the cup, the wife let's me do my thing, the lake is peaceful. http://web.me.com/deceiver6/Deceiver/Craftsman_on_the_lake/Craftsman_on_the_lake.html
Terry
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Splendalicious. Because it is a splendid piece that is delicious to look at.
jimbo
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Desert Sands. The wind blown look of desert sand.
-- James Elrod Jr.
Built2Last
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“sempar fi” which means always faithful. By being faithful to the wood you allow it’s beauty to shine thru, without that it would just be firewood.
-- BUILT TO LAST WOODWORKS, West Blocton, Alabama
CAMERONGAGNON.com
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I would call this master piece “O’Cerise”.
O for the gifts that Illinois gives the world!
Cerise (french for cherry) reminds us that under the surface of what we cannot see or understand there often lies priceless beauty and spirit that extends to places far beyond what we know as home.
Turn on my friend.
-- "Safe woodworking isn't just about avoiding injury, it is also about avoiding extinction." CKG
ProbablyLost
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”Trey”
It is an English nickname for Three since it is LJ’s third birthday
-- Chris
Demowen
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I think you could call it “pick.” If you look at it in a 2 dimensional manner it really looks like a guitar pick. It really is a beautiful piece! I love the cherry and its grain pattern. I don’t know what anyone would put in it that could make it look any better than it already is!
-- Let the favor of the Lord our God be on us; establish the work of our hands- establish the work of our hands! Psalm 90:17
Hersh328
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“Orbit”
It looks like it’s tilted on it’s axis somewhat as the earth rotates, and it’s of course roughly orb shaped. A beautiful piece, and a very cool gesture that you would offer it up to the community that helped to inspire it.
-- Quidquid latine dictum sit, altum viditur
Kindlingmaker
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posted 253 days ago
Opps, Just reread the entries and found that I misspelled (sp) mine. It Should be spelled ”Socorro”.
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
Woodhacker
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posted 253 days ago
Joe, this turning is beautiful. After reading all these good name choices I’m hesitant to add another, however, I do like Blackcherry’s “Trifecta”...and no he didn’t pay me to say this.
If I had to try to be original at this point I’d just say a very unimaginative “31” 3 years for LJ, 1 year for Joe. (all the good names are already taken).
And if counted LJ blogs accurately I think my comment here makes you tied with Gary K for the 13th “most ever commented on” blog… for the time being.
Nice of you to have this contest.
-- Martin, Kansas
DEAN
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Full of Grace…For such a graceful turning and beautiful piece of wood…..........great, inspiring job.. make me want to get to more turning….thanks for the inspiration..
-- DEANG,ROCHESTER HILLS,MI
mrdull
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“Gentle Contented Smile” the grain imparts a little button nose and beautiful little smile. This is a very generous gesture on your part.
-- “Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.” General Robert E. Lee, C.S.A.
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Trilobyte
-- /\/\/\ BarryW /\/\/\ Stay so busy you don't have time to die.
JimmyC72
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Strata. It reminds me of looking down into the grand canyon. From different vantage points, the view is constantly changing
-- That tape was just here
Steelmum
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When I was pregnant with our 3rd child, my husband playfully named me PUDGY. For some reason that is the first thing I thought of when I saw this form.
-- Berta in NC
BillyUP
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LAVA FLOW
Reminds me of Lava heading to the ocean in Hawaii at night time, with the opening being the Volcano.
-- Imagination is more important than Knowledge
mmh
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“Rubenesque Swirl” because the round, full bodied shape begs to be handled.
-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe
SteveBirdman
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Golden Rise
the wood grain flows very nice with a rise, and its gold radiance enhances this rise.
-- Steve "Birdman" Weber Jr. - www.birdlandcreations.net
aldente
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“Santa” When I think of Santa the holidays come to mind. The atmosphere of Christmas with the goodwill toward men, is what I see at LJ. The response I received from my my post of my little dado blade mishap, was overwhelming. It truly took me by surprise. It was the continuation of the holiday spirit we all want to see continue throughout the year. That’s why I say, “Santa”. Not to mention, in the top picture in the bottom of the vase, there are grains that resemble the face of Santa.
-- Rodd, Texas grandpa
wefedog
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“DROP of JUPITER,” as the rich contours articulate storms on the planet Jupiter while the entire piece resembles a rain drop.
noblevfd
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how about [ pooch vase ] the first picture I saw the lower part of the grain looks like a dogs head , nose,mouth,eyes, chin, hair. beautiful vase thanks for sharing
noblevfd ohio
Steelmum
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Good luck picking something out of all of this. Glad I am not you :)
-- Berta in NC
mot
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Cherry Drop
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
Chubs
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I would name it “The Golden Nugget” because finding these rare golden nuggets in life such as wood working and LJ is what it is all about.
God Bless,
Chubs
JerryS
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First I would like to say this is a very nice gesture on your part . That’s a beautiful piece of wood ,what jumps out to me after seeing the first picture is “Open Arms”. My reasoning is the shape of the growth rings from mid point down look like many pairs of open arms .
Regards
Jerry
JerryS
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posted 251 days ago
First I would like to say this is a very nice gesture on your part . That’s a beautiful piece of wood ,what jumps out to me after seeing the first picture is “Open Arms”. My reasoning is the shape of the growth rings from mid point down look like many pairs of open arms .
itsme_timd
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posted 251 days ago
COSMOS The swirling patterns bring to mind pictures of distant galaxies. As we are able to look closer we discover new and amazing things in the cosmos, just like in a gorgeous turning such as this.
Congrats on your anniversary and thanks for a great contest! ;-)
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
wireless28806
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posted 251 days ago
hott..heart of the tree.. HOTT
I hope to turn like this one day..
Thank You David M. S.
wireless28806
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HOTT… Heart Of The Tree. I should have written… I saw a heart, it is what kept the tree alive.. a beautiful heart, a living heart. The tree is probably no more, and what is left is the memory of what kept it alive. Gone now, and only a memory of what was, is just the heart, is what will make this tree live on forever…
David M. S.
Cathy Krumrei
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posted 251 days ago
Rings of Time. Each ring is a year of growth and by creating this into a beautiful work of Art your displaying another gift from Mother Nature.
-- Cathy Krumrei
TedM
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posted 250 days ago
‘Beautiful’, ‘Awesome’ and ‘Simply Fantastic’ comes to mind but in keeping with the names of your past pieces I dub this one, simply:
‘One Three Tree’
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
jm540
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posted 250 days ago
“Maye West”
It’s the curves of the actress
-- jay Rambling on and on again
PetVet
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posted 250 days ago
“Super Nova” reminds me of some of the Hubbles pictures. Wow, are LJ’s creative or what???
-- Rich in Richmond
unknownwoodworker
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posted 250 days ago
“Cherry pickens”
-- ??? My mistakes heat the house. It's very warm in here. ???
DocK16
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posted 250 days ago
Wow Joe I bet you didn’t know what you were getting yourself into. Such a great response with great ideas for names. A great tribute to your talent, I think everyone wants one. I wouldn’t want the job of picking a winner, good luck.
-- DocK, WV
Bob_O
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posted 250 days ago
How about “Turnip”!
Vince
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posted 250 days ago
My first thought when I saw it was: Jupiter, because of the spacing and flow of the grain.
Very nice work.
http://images.google.com/images?gbv=2&hl=en&q=jupiter&btnG=Search+Images
I don’t know how to add an image here yet.
-- Vince
Russel
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posted 249 days ago
Joe you’ve really done it with this one. The number of folks who want a piece of your work is a testament to the quality you produce. The variety of names and the reasons for them shows how much people see in what you do. Whoever wins your contest will be very fortunate, but I think your gesture and the response proves that LumberJocks is unique in the best possible way and the you are an example of the quality of people here.
Well done, sir.
-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.
bikeboy
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posted 249 days ago
Graduation, I felt it shows the progression of both yourself and Lumber Jocks in 3 short years. I cant wait to see what you do for the 5 and 10 year anniversaries. Thank you for your work and insight.
Kindlingmaker
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posted 249 days ago
“Genesis” ...the swirling mix of the beginning.
-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings
jocksjams
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posted 249 days ago
“Contractility” – how does the heart get it’s shape? In the shaping of the heart, contractility and blood flow are necessary to create the cell shapes that ultimately generate the hearts curves. Every angle of this vase brought a different name to mind, but the heart in this piece really stood out to me and brought a newfound respect for the workings inside of a growing tree…..... and the artist who put blood, sweat, tears(?), and love into making it visible for others to enjoy.
Jonathans
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posted 249 days ago
I would name this piece “Synchronicity”.
The form is very organic, and flows very well with the grain on the surface.
It is well grounded.
It is very present.
Yet it also reaches up and stimilates the imagination.
It would be in harmony where ever it would be displayed.
Great job.
Jonathan
majeagle1
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posted 249 days ago
What a beautiful piece of art…...... It looks like it was created by “magic” , therefore:
“The Sorcerer” is my name. It reminds me of the Mickey Mouse movie years ago when he just
“twirled” his baton and made things rise and become something live.
This is truely a living piece of art…...........
Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing and creating this contest.
-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/
interpim
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posted 249 days ago
Cascada
This is the Spanish word for Waterfall… this is what I see in the grain with the wavy grain flowing evenly with the ray flecks moving down the vessel.
-- San Diego, CA US Navy
kolwdwrkr
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posted 249 days ago
“cherry cider”
-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~
jez
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posted 249 days ago
Journey
It is not the end of the journey that makes the trip but all the stops, sights, sounds, smells and experiences along the way. At the end of the journey, you see that it was all worth it and a beautiful experience awaits those who also join you before, during or after you have arrived…
That’s why I’d name this piece – Journey.
A beautiful piece as are others you have posted – I can’t wait to take this journey myself!
-- Ed
jez
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posted 249 days ago
Disregard last posting – looks like MsDebbieP already chose that one!
-- Ed
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posted 249 days ago
Thank you all for the overwhelming response. Each and every one of you are a winner in my book.
The winner of this piece has been announced on my blog.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
bibb
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“Dune”
-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com
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posted 248 days ago
Thanks for the contest! Very nice of you and looks like it generated a great response. Keep on turning out great pieces and sharing them with us. :-)
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
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posted 248 days ago
I’ll have to go with the solar system theme…..I can see the ‘elipse’ (my name choice) around the Black Hole in space and even some small asteroids (little knots) flying by…..it is a beautiful turning. Thanks for putting this up.
yoda