Turning of the Week for November 6, 2023

[odie]

Although there has been some absolutely outstanding embellished turnings as of late, I had pre-planned to pick something that exemplifies pure turning skills....the very heart of what it means to be a wood lathe turner. Here we have an example of a vessel that's been turned on the exterior, as well as the interior. Added to that are some finely executed spindle turning elements with offset features. The colors work great in this one, as well as the execution, compounded by great form and detail work.

I present for this week's turning of the week, "Off Center Goblet" by Nick Valenza.

-o-

 

[Michael Anderson]

Great choice, Odie. This is such a beautiful goblet, and I absolutely love the color combination. Nice job, Nick!

 

[Jerry Bennett]

Great choice!

 

[Tom Gall]

Congratulations, Nick. Well done ... especially for a first time effort! Your choice of woods go well together. Good choice, Odie.

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Very nicely done

 

[Dimitris Psilopatis]

Excellent choice Obie, Congratulations to Nick for the beautiful off center Goblet !

 

[Nick Valenza]

Thank you all very very much for the inspiration and support!!

 

[Nick Valenza]

Although there has been some absolutely outstanding embellished turnings as of late, I had pre-planned to pick something that exemplifies pure turning skills....the very heart of what it means to be a wood lathe turner. Here we have an example of a vessel that's been turned on the exterior, as well as the interior. Added to that are some finely executed spindle turning elements with offset features. The colors work great in this one, as well as the execution, compounded by great form and detail work.

I present for this week's turning of the week, "Off Center Goblet" by Nick Valenza.

-o-

Thanks Odie!

 

[Tim Hunter]

Nice piece. Nice Choice. And nice yardstick.

Tim