Yew Hollow Form

[andy43]

Hi all
My first hollow form from yew it stands just over 7" high and 5 1/2" at its widest c&c welcome
cheers
Andy

 

[CHJ]

Classic, if that's the first attempt on such a form I can't wait to see how your output develops.

Although accommodating on the turning front yew can be easily spoilt at the finishing stages, but you have certainly done that piece proud.

 

[Blockplane]

What finish have you used? Looks wonderful

 

[Woodmonkey]

Looks great, you've got a nice shine on that, is it lacquered?

 

[andy43]

Classic, if that's the first attempt on such a form I can't wait to see how your output develops.

Although accommodating on the turning front yew can be easily spoilt at the finishing stages, but you have certainly done that piece proud.

Many thanks for the kind words Chas, it was quite a task hollowing out but I got there in the end

 

[andy43]

What finish have you used? Looks wonderful

just a few coats of sanding sealer and then buffed up on the chestnut buffing wheels

 

[andy43]

Looks great, you've got a nice shine on that, is it lacquered?

Glad you like it mate, its not lacquered, just sanding sealer then buffed on the chestnut buffing wheels

 

[davem62]

Really nice , excellent first hollow form,
thanks for sharing
David

 

[steadyeddie]

Really nice shape and finish. Quite a nice detail to the top too. Keep 'em coming.

Dave

 

[CHJ]

.... its not lacquered, just sanding sealer then buffed on the chestnut buffing wheels

And it shows in the 'glazed' look you have achieved without the over the top thick coating look you can get when applying some lacquers, very much up to a KimG standard.

 

[SVB]

Very nice. I love turning yew.

What hollowing tools do you use, any preferences?

S

 

[andy43]

.... its not lacquered, just sanding sealer then buffed on the chestnut buffing wheels

And it shows in the 'glazed' look you have achieved without the over the top thick coating look you can get when applying some lacquers, very much up to a KimG standard.

Thanks Chas, if I get half as good at finishing like Kim i'll be happy
cheers
Andy

 

[andy43]

Very nice. I love turning yew.

What hollowing tools do you use, any preferences?

S

Hi Simon
I only have the crown revolution which I am finally getting the hang of, although I have recently got a set of hollowing tools from George Watkins which are really easy to use
cheers
Andy

 

[Dalboy]

I will repeat my comment from elsewhere Andy. Very nice indeed Andy. It has nice flowing curves without any flat areas, shape is good and also the finish

 

[andy43]

I will repeat my comment from elsewhere Andy. Very nice indeed Andy. It has nice flowing curves without any flat areas, shape is good and also the finish

Thank you Derek, glad you like it
cheers
Andy

 

[AndyT]

Oh dear oh dear. Another project to add to the list...

I was given a big heavy lump of yew several years ago. It's probably as dry and stable now as it ever will be. I have a lathe and very basic turning abilities. I've been putting it off for quite a long time.

And now you go and show us all what can be done with a big lump of yew as a first attempt! If I can make mine half as nice as that I shall be happy!

Seriously, congrats on a lovely piece of work.

PS: Do you have a picture of the wood as it was before you started? How irregular was it?