Going to turn my first vase. It will be small, around 7 high and 3 diameter. It will be made out of padauk and cedar. I am in the glue up process right now.

Lookin good! Keep posting progress pictures.

That's gonna be cool!

 

I will cut it and add two more pieces of cedar going the other direction.

While not much to look at during a glue up you have to start somewhere.  So far this looks to be a masterpiece.

I got it cut and phase two of the glue up.

Just wondering if there are any updates yet!

On 8/7/2019 at 11:24 PM, FlGatorwood said:

Just wondering if there are any updates yet!

Not yet. We are on vacation and won't be back until next week.

The blank is ready to turn. Just got home from a 17 hour drive. I took the picture while I was putting air in the mower tire. I will probably turn it in the next couple of days.

Going to look good when you turn this!!

Gonna look really cool!

Don't forget dust protection for your eyes and a dust mask. Some of the exotic woods can set off allergies and cause other problems.

22 hours ago, Ron Altier said:

Don't forget dust protection for your eyes and a dust mask. Some of the exotic woods can set off allergies and cause other problems.

Thanks. I have a respirator.  Still trying to figure the design for the top.

This is going to be a beauty!  Can't wait to see it

Was out in the shop today.

That turned out very well . Like the way the light wood seems to cross itself. You have given me an idea but will need a bottle cutter. Cut the bottom off a wine bottle and invert for liner for flower vase, or cut the top of it.

I bought a small 2 inch glass vase from Hobby Lobby to put in it so she could use water. That was the smallest one they had. I like your wine bottle idea.

I like it a lot. I must also compliment you on your pictures. All of them are very good.

Very nice.  Your glue-up made for a nice pattern.

The look is very unique.  The way the maple appears to be bent and wrapped is beautiful.