Twist on a theme

Wait... What?... Nicely done Clifton ! I really like it - very emotive and fun. Did you steam the finials to do that?

Thanks Chris, and thanks to all the "Likes" The twisted finials and the hanger part were turned from comp wood. Comp wood is wood that has been compressed long ways, interesting stuff more at Puretimber.com
They (?) say, just soak it and bend it, however I found hot water makes coaxing things into position a little easier.
First thoughts and ideas, a few drawings and I said, there is no way... Anyway, persevered, it talked back to me the whole way but we finally came to an agreement. Thanks again

Great “how’d he do that” piece Clifton. Lots of potential down this road!!

Great piece!

Big question is how does the comp wood turn compared to normal?

Tim,
Looking at compwood in a side by side comparison you cannot tell the difference, probably with a microscope.
I would describe it as being "stingy" I tried to rive the finial and icicle sections without much luck. I ended up drawing lines on the face of the board following the grain, cutting that, rotating board 90° repeat, that gave me the blank. This in an effort to have the grain as straight as possible. Doesn't like scraping, so, sharp sharp tools. I turned with the pieces passing thru the headstock into the tailstock with as little as possible (the section being turned) showing.

WOW! That is so impressive!

Hi Clifton - I’m having trouble finding any to buy. Anywhere on line that you know of?
I’m very intrigued to try this.
Chris