Turning of the Week for September 26, 2022

[john lucas]

My choice for Turning of the Week for September 26, 2022 is "3 Grams" by Eli Polite. This was an easy choice. As a segmented turner and a turner of miniatures myself, that piece is just beyond belief. It is beautifully done. Ideally a miniature piece should not give a clue to how small it is. The wood choices and dimensions should be chosen carefully so that it looks full size in a photo. Eli has done that to perfection. It would be beautiful no matter what size it is.

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Excellent choice John. I was lucky to be able to see Eli's work at the symposium, it's even more impressive. His work is mind-boggling for a non-segmented guy like me.

 

[Eli Polite]

Thanks for selecting my work it’s an honor

 

[Paul Melanson]

Miniature ? If it wasn't for that coin in the picture. I was certain it was full size

 

[Bill Boehme]

Amazing!

 

[Randy Polisky]

What a beautiful turning!

 

[Donna Banfield]

I've been a fan of Eli's work for a long time. His precision in making speaks to the same OCD that I feel in my own making. Good choice, John.