@calabrese55 That IS pretty!!

@calabrese55. I can see why the Mrs. wants to keep this one. 

44 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

@calabrese55. I can see why the Mrs. wants to keep this one. 

Thanks Dave for looking in. I really should save this for her . She puts up with soooooooooo many of my  idiosyncrasies that she should have this and everything else that falls off my tools forever more. 

mike calabrese55

3 hours ago, calabrese55 said:

Re-purposed olive wood pen blanks I am no longer interested in turning into pens fell off my lathe looking loke a ring box. Plan to put it in a gallery for sale but I have to first convince my wife she has enough of my junk in the house . Never show your wife what you lathe can do 

calabrese55

Outstanding!  Not showing this to Mrs. Boss or I'll be volunteered to make one.  

 

 

40

6 hours ago, forty_caliber said:

Outstanding!  Not showing this to Mrs. Boss or I'll be volunteered to make one.  

 

 

40

Hi Forty

Thanks for the kind word. I have one of those too . I have so few talents mine tries to capitalize when ever she can.

On the list at the moment is an red oak bench for the dining room, a mantle for the living room and an new roof for the dog house. Actually that last one is more for me just a little personal  insurance 

Thanks again for looking in.

calabrese55

This is a 19.25” Box Elder Burl platter. I do not know why I felt it also needed to be a space ship/flying saucer- complete with flashing color changing lights…. But I did🤪

Wow just WOW!  That's a work of art right there.  Nice form and use of color. 

 

Tell ET his ride is here

 

.40

Thanks .40! It is on display in the Instant Gallery @ the Tenn. Association of Woodturners this weekend. 
This regional symposium is always fantastic for anyone that can attend. My third year on a row year. Not as big as SWAT- but a great bunch of folks volunteer to put on a great one every year. Pat Carroll, Sammy Long , Nick Agar, eric Lofstrom and Ashely Harwood are all demonstrators this year.

Just a shameless plug for an awesome  event🙂

1 hour ago, teesquare said:

This is a 19.25” Box Elder Burl platter. I do not know why I felt it also needed to be a space ship/flying saucer- complete with flashing color changing lights…. But I did🤪

Holy WOW................. That is not only a beautiful work of art and skill but a real inspiration for me to reach for . 

My arms are not nearly that long but I continue to stretch them every day thanks to  beautiful work as that to inspire my efforts. Simply masterful work !!!!!!!!!!!

mike calabrese55

Edited January 27, 20242 yr by calabrese55

3 hours ago, teesquare said:

This is a 19.25” Box Elder Burl platter. I do not know why I felt it also needed to be a space ship/flying saucer- complete with flashing color changing lights…. But I did🤪

There aren't enough complimentary words to describe this piece. Thank you for posting it here on our forum!!

 

Just amazing, spectacular with creativity out of this world (pun may or may not be intended) Tim. Love it!

Thanks for sharing it with us here. 

11 hours ago, calabrese55 said:

Holy WOW................. That is not only a beautiful work of art and skill but a real inspiration for me to reach for . 

My arms are not nearly that long but I continue to stretch them every day thanks to  beautiful work as that to inspire my efforts. Simply masterful work !!!!!!!!!!!

mike calabrese55

That is too kind of a compliment! Thank you!  

10 hours ago, lew said:

There aren't enough complimentary words to describe this piece. Thank you for posting it here on our forum!!

 

Lew- many, many thanks. I am humbled to be part of this group- so THANK YOU for providing a fun and easy going place for all to gather and talk turning😊

T

9 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Just amazing, spectacular with creativity out of this world (pun may or may not be intended) Tim. Love it!

Thanks for sharing it with us here. 

Dave-

It is my pleasure and honor to share and see others great work here. We are all just having fun making stuff. I try to not ever take anything for granted or too seriously.

T

Most beautiful!

On 1/27/2024 at 9:03 AM, lew said:

There aren't enough complimentary words to describe this piece. Thank you for posting it here on our forum!!

 

I agree. Stunning !

8 hours ago, Cal said:

Most beautiful!

Thank you Cal!

 

2 hours ago, Masonsailor said:

I agree. Stunning !

I appreciate your kind words..  It is always fun to see what others are making, and often an inspiration for me. So - show us those pics!😁

Still needs the bottom finished out and some wipe on poly. Part of a walnut log. Odd shape but I think it'll be OK. It will be another "friendship bowl" like @Gerald makes. 

 

"Odd shapes" are often my favorites! That is some really good looking walnut.