Lamp project

[bobblezard]

Decided to start posting some pics of my efforts, now that I have got a bit of confidence and learned how to...
Finished this today, I don't know what the timber is but think it might be a maple (any thoughts?). I planed the piece, then bored it and turned a taper before wedging it in the Cole jaws to pattern the front. Finished with oil and wax. It stands 280mm high and 80x60mm at the base. Now to find a decent shade as I nicked this from another one.
All feedback and suggestions gratefully received

 

[CHJ]

I really like that, bold and yet not overstated decoration, good on you for thinking outside the usual beaded and coved spindle stem.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

Great idea - I've really nice but odd shaped pieces of spalted beech that would look good like that.

 

[Phil Pascoe]

In fact, my pieces are a book matched pair ... :idea:

 

[Dalboy]

Well done on a great looking piece. For the time you have been turning to come up with a design like this is great and I look forward to what you can produce in a year or two

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

+1. It has a South American "Aztec" kind of appeal to it. Really nice

 

[woodfarmer]

A really original piece. I like to see things a bit outside of the box. really good.

 

[KimG]

Very impressive!

 

[Woodmonkey]

Looks great, has a monolithic look about it.

 

[darkness]

Looks great

 

[Brianp]

Beautiful piece.