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Michael Anderson

More Than Meets The Eye

Bradford Pear, Wenge, Environ biocomposite, Gaboon Ebony, metal hardware. 4” x 4” x 4.75”. I made this calabash for a swap with another turner. I’ll let him chime in if he wants. I designed this to look like a normal calabash in one view, but spin it around and you see a forked piece holding a detachable finial. The finial screws into a threaded insert on the recessed lid to create a spin top when the lid is removed. Fun surprises!
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Russ Braun said:
Nicely done Michael! It’s an interesting use of the 360 degrees of the vessel….i have to admit, that’s I concept I rarely consider! That composite is interesting, tell me more please! Your turning/ joinery is outstanding and as usual, very cleaver. Well done Michael!!
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Thanks Russ!! Environ is a pretty wild material. It is made from soy and recycled paper (and whatever other binders). Unfortunately, it's no longer manufactured. Possibly due to its poor resistance to water, but I'm not sure. I was given a couple of small pieces when I picked up a load of wood from a guy a little over a year ago--finally got around to using one of the pieces. It turns okay, but is a bit messy and dulls tools like crazy.
 

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