Turning of the Week for April 17, 2023

[Bill Boehme]

My choice for Turning of the Week for April 17, 2023, is "Bradford Bag-o-Sand" by Michael Anderson. I can envision that this beautiful hollowform with its "just right" curvature could easily be mistaken for the real deal. And, for me, the coup de grâce is the texturing that is the convincing statement that this really could be a bag-o-sand. Michael, for a relatively new turner, I am simply amazed by the turnings that you have produced.

 

[Michael Anderson]

What an amazing surprise! Thanks a lot, Bill—I really appreciate the honor and the kind words. This forum/community is an amazing source for inspiration and guidance, and everyone here deserves a bit of the credit.

 

[Odie]

and everyone here deserves a bit of the credit.

Oh no, Michael.......You with your creative instinct earned the credit!

-----odie-----

 

[Tom Gall]

It was only a matter of time. Good choice, Bill .... and congratulations, Michael - well deserved!

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you Odie and Tom!!

 

[Lou Jacobs]

Congrats Michael! A beautiful and creative piece.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you Lou!!

 

[Russ Braun]

Nice choice Bill and well done Michael! That vessel is all you Brother!!

 

[Randy Anderson]

Excellent piece. Well deserved.

 

[John Erickson]

Congrats! Well deserved.

 

[Doug Agee]

Nicely done, Michael.

 

[Larry Mercier]

What a beauty. What tool(s) did you use to create that texture?

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you Russ, Randy, John, Doug, and Larry!

Larry, I used a Dremel w/ a Flex Shaft attachment (important for getting to the interior), and a couple of different burrs. Mainly, I used a 1/4" rounded cone-shaped bit, but also a couple of different ball burrs. Short strokes in random directions, some straight and some curved. After carving, I rubbed vigorously with a purple scotchbrite pad to smooth everything a bit.

 

[Will Armstrong]

Thanks to Bill for making this choice! Great piece Michael! I liked it even back before it was award winning !
Your enthusiasm is inspiring and your willingness to share on this forum is a help to me and I am sure many others.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you for the very kind words, Will!

 

[Marc Banka]

So, I love the piece; creative, imaginative, and nicely crafted, which is true of many of your pieces. Bravo for the recognition!
I suspect that you’ve been an artist for a long while before starting your turning.

 

[Michael Anderson]

I really appreciate the comment Marc! I’m not sure how to sufficiently respond, aside from saying thank you

 

[June Talvitie-Siple]

Thank you Russ, Randy, John, Doug, and Larry!

Larry, I used a Dremel w/ a Flex Shaft attachment (important for getting to the interior), and a couple of different burrs. Mainly, I used a 1/4" rounded cone-shaped bit, but also a couple of different ball burrs. Short strokes in random directions, some straight and some curved. After carving, I rubbed vigorously with a purple scotchbrite pad to smooth everything a bit.

This is beautiful and right up my alley. I really appreciate the simplicity of tools to create the texture.

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Beautiful work Michael. Congratulations.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you June and Emiliano!

 

[Allen Mattsen]

Gorgeous piece!

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you Allen!!

 

[Linda Ferber]

Congratulations

 

[hughie]

Just catching up with this. Well done Michael this is a great piece and congratulations

 

[Richard Aldrich]

Nice piece! Congratulations!!

 

[Michael Anderson]

Thank you so much Linda, Hughie, and Richard!