First 'Hollow Vessel' Attempt

[Ken Massingale]

My first weak attempt at a hollow vessel. It [u]was</u> supposed to be bigger, but a couple of 'design changes' resulted in about 3" in height. The inside shape does indeed follow the outside, with the wall being about 3/16" thick. I used a round end scraper with the left side ground, followed by a Sorby Hollowing tool.
This is a piece of Sourwood from the 'fire wood' pile. I sanded through 320 with paper and through 12k with micromesh. Finish is Crystal Coat after sanding sealer.
I think these are going to be a fun challenge.
ken

[mudder]

quote:Originally posted by Ken Massingale

My first weak attempt at a hollow vessel.

Uhhhhhh,

For your "first" attempt I applaud you!

Wish I could show you my "first" attempt, or my "second" or even the "third" attempt. Maybe for me my "fourth" attempt will be the charm.

Good work Ken.

Mudder

[Chuck C]

Nice looking vessel Ken, its nice to get a piece off the scrap pile and not have to put it back on, like I tend to do. What is the actual size?

[Ken Weaver]

"Weak" attempt? Looks pretty good to me Ken! Better than my attempt at drawer joinery yesterday!!

[kwgeorge]

I also think is look good and you did a fine job.

[gerti]

Tzz... My last attempt is probably still in orbit... But then I am a sport-turner: catch and release...

Gerd

[GeekMom]

Nice shape - definitely nothing to be ashamed of! Good job, Ken.

[boblon]

Yep, I'd say you done good. I like turning hollow projects. They are more challenging, but I find them much more interesting when they are done.

BobL.

[Mort]

Very nice. My first try made some very large napkin rings.

[Pappy]

Nice work. Can't wait to see subsequent attempts.

[Scottydont]

Nice work Ken. My first attempt ended in a blowout that resulted in a dent in my shop wall (better it than me!) Needless to say I moved my lathe away from the shop window.

Keep at it!

[mater]

Nice work Ken. If that is your first attempt then it looks like you may have mastered that Jet.

[Ken Massingale]

quote:Originally posted by Chuck C

Nice looking vessel Ken, its nice to get a piece off the scrap pile and not have to put it back on, like I tend to do. What is the actual size?

Thanks again folks.
Chuck, it is right at 2 3/8" high, 2 3/8 wide at the largest part, 1" at the bottom and the opening is 1 1/8 dia.
ken