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Offline Derek

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Spiral form on stand
« on: October 19, 2020, 03:58:40 PM »
Not a new piece but a repair and reposition of the turned spiral form on the plinth.
The spiral is yew and a black ebonising spray inside finished with Acrylis sander sealer and Satin Lacquer and a final polish with wax. The plinth was cut and burnt before adding liming wax and again finished with sealer and satin lacquer with wax final finish.
This piece stands 6" tall or for the younger turners 150mm

Offline Les Symonds

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Re: Spiral form on stand
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2020, 06:39:53 AM »
The skill in making these forms goes without saying, but what also works well for me is the hefty weight of the stand and the delicacy of the form perched on top of it. It's a combination that I like.
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Re: Spiral form on stand
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2020, 10:56:48 AM »
Thank you Les. I was a little concerned about the top to base ratio as the original top was a little larger before having to modify it due to damage(Which was down to me)

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Re: Spiral form on stand
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2020, 04:17:14 PM »
Very impressive, looks good and in proportion to me.

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Re: Spiral form on stand
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2020, 07:56:58 PM »
Derek, I take my hat off to anyone that can do these sorts of turnings. Love it
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Re: Spiral form on stand
« Reply #5 on: October 21, 2020, 05:49:02 PM »
Thank you Colin and Bryan