Narrow throat oak bud vase

[Random Orbital Bob]

Sticking to the simple curves theme I vomited forth this after the spalted conker bowl. The oak tree came down in the 1987 hurricane and its a lovely nutty brown colour. But many shakes, which took a lot of repair work. In fact I was repairing longer than turning by quite a chunk.

Again, after the discussion on design, I've gone for simple, paying attention to the curves and how the inner curve sort of mirrors the outer curve. Simple rolling of the inner lip and no other detail at all. CC welcome of course.

 

[gregmcateer]

I like it and you are right, a lovely colour.
I'm a bit like you when it comes to trying to work out the 'right' shape, so no design knowledge, just a thought that the thin part of the neck could maybe be a bit thinner. (And I expect that would make it even more difficult to turn, so feel free to tell me where to get off!)

 

[Grahamshed]

I have always thought of Oak as being a fairly boring wood but the figuring on that little vase is outstanding. I like the basic shape as well though if I was going to nit pick then the bulge could be just an itchy titchy bit wider.

 

[MARK.B.]

I like the basic shape as well though if I was going to nit pick then the bulge could be just an itchy titchy bit wider.

Thats what swmbo said to me on our wedding night :wink: :roll: :lol:

Lovely looking vase Bob =D> =D> =D>

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

LOL...I spat tea over my laptop when I read that

Dam you lot, you're right about the sodding bulge, or thinner neck...now I've got to superglue a load of oak shavings back on!

 

[Dalboy]

Lovely looking vase but have to agree that the lower section could be a bit bigger in diameter as you really need to have the top smaller than that section.
Put it down to experience this means that you are learning.

Without getting personal you have some great curves. :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I reckon where I went wrong with that was the piece was too narrow a diameter to begin with so it left precious little to turn away. The good thing is I do agree with the criticism. That means I knew already, which means I can correct the defect before "going to print" hopefully.
Out of interest, when folks cut up a tree for turning blanks. Assuming the trunk is sufficiently large you might blank a few circle for bowls but when you cut for spindle blanks what dimension squares are you typically harvesting. I tend to cut 2,3 and 4 inch and the odd 5. Generally not thicker than that though as I can't face the drying time.

 

[Dalboy]

I tend to cut 2,3 and 4 inch and the odd 5. Generally not thicker than that though as I can't face the drying time.

Try rough turning that will reduce the drying time. You will need a rough idea what shape. but if you have a large supply then that gives you a variety of shapes to rough turn

 

[n0legs]

That's bloody lovely, simple and elegant.

Reminds me I've gotta get back to my turning practice.

 

[Grahamshed]

I think you are already doing the right thing with the spindle sizes. i.e. 2 - 3 and 4 inches should cover the vast majority of needs. Hollow forms etc bigger than that would presumably come from solid branch or trunk of the required size.

 

[EnErY]

That's a nice vase I like it nicely turned and finished =D> =D> =D>
Regards
Bill

 

[Random Orbital Bob]

I tend to cut 2,3 and 4 inch and the odd 5. Generally not thicker than that though as I can't face the drying time.

Try rough turning that will reduce the drying time. You will need a rough idea what shape. but if you have a large supply then that gives you a variety of shapes to rough turn

I do that with bowls but haven't yet with spindles. Largely cos I've generally no idea what I'm going to make till its spinning whereas with bowls a half way house is easier. Even then mind you're pretty committed to the overall shape.