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Title: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: woody on September 18, 2012, 02:34:35 PM

Fresh of the lathe this morning a Yew hollow form there are so many shakes in it bits were flying every were as I was turning it so it plenty of supper glue LOL it ended up being 6" wide x 4 1/2" tall finished with 2 coats sanding sealer 1 coat of friction polish and woodturners stick

Title: Re: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: Bryan Milham on September 18, 2012, 07:36:09 PM

Quote from: woody on September 18, 2012, 02:34:35 PM

Plenty of super glue

No kidding...

I'll bet that was an interesting diversion to turn.

And you've nailed the finish.

Title: Re: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on September 18, 2012, 08:27:04 PM

Hi Woody, very nice indeed, gorgeous finish.
Regards
John BHT

Title: Re: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: DAVE BADKIN on September 20, 2012, 01:28:49 PM

Nice piece Woody, I like this form. I think it would look nice on any body's desk, love the finish.

Title: Re: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: woody on September 20, 2012, 02:52:05 PM

Thank you very much gents for your kind words Its nice to know that other people like your work especial other turners

Title: Re: Yew hollow form with the shakes
Post by: woodndesign on September 20, 2012, 05:38:38 PM

Woody, yew heard this all before... this is a stunning piece, it can be that from the roughest of timbers can yield, as with this work a form of beauty, well done.

Cheers     David