HF/Candle holder/Bottle stopper holder

[softop41]

Good Morning and Merry Christmas all,
I just started turning hollow forms Friday. This is my second one; not complex by some standards but I'm pretty happy with it. The bottle stoppers a four of the nearly 50 I made for craft shows, gifts, etc.
Thaks for looking and comments/critiques are welcome.
Jerry

[Sugarman]

Very nice.

You give me some hope as I'm going to get my first lathe within the next two weeks. I've never used a wood lathe, only a metal working one a few times about 40 years ago.

[softop41]

Sugarman,
Sure there is hope. I got my first lathe a year ago. Prior to that, it had been over 40 years since I turned either metal or wood. You can do it, just take the time to practice and don't be afraid to post questions and ask for help and/or ideas.
Make lots of shavings and be safe.
Jerry

[Hoakie]

Looks awesome.

I have been borrowing a tiny Wilton lathe and cut my teeth on some pens/wands. Just got the Jet 1014I for Xmas and hope to branch out on some other things soon! It definately is not hard to get started but like anyting, I think putting out quality will take a while.

[softop41]

Hoakie,
All it takes is practice time and attention to detail. Practice and develop good tool technique and you'll get there.
Jerry

[SHADOWFOX]

Excellent piece, Jerry! Thanks for sharing.

[lrogers]

Your lathe work is very good, the only down side is that it is not sitting on my table!

[John Hunter]

Very nice.