[Bonanza35]

I met a guy from Hawaii in a class this summer and he surprised my with a 12x12x6" piece of fresh cut monkey pod in a flat rate box! I decided to make a trio of small (4"-6") HFs to keep as a reminder of a great class and a kind gesture. I will buff them up a little when they are dry but I couldn't resist taking a quick picture with the iPhone. Critiques are welcome.

 

[Dave Paine]

I have not heard of monkey pods, but I love these pieces. Well done. :thumbsup:

I have not tried hollow forms, but I know it is not as easy as it sounds.

 

[Bonanza35]

Thanks Dave. Monkey pod is a tropical tree that reminds me of a cross between mesquite and walnut. I have a carved mp end table that was given to me and I have wanted to turn a piece ever since. Probably not the best turning wood out there but I like its look.

 

[BassBlaster]

Very nice!!!:thumbsup:

Monkey Pod is one of my favorites. The chatoyance is just amazing. This reminds me, I have 6 or 8 monkey pod peppermill blanks I need to get to spinning!

 

[Travico]

Those are incredible! The swirls in the wood, of the round ones, reminded me of the plant Jupiter!

 

[robert421960]

yep beautiful :thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Tambotie]

You have done very well with those three forms. Please post when buffed and thanks for sharing.

 

[rtindell]

Wow..these look great!!

 

[Hwood]

very cool

 

[RexB]

Those are outstanding! I just got some monkey pod bowl blanks and hope they are 1/2 as good as those.

 

[clpead]

Those are very nice and have great shape. How hollow were you able to get them?

 

[phinds]

Really, really nice work !

 

[Bonanza35]

Those are very nice and have great shape. How hollow were you able to get them?

Thanks. They are hollowed out to a wall thickness of around 3/16". Maybe 1/8" in spots and 1/4 in spots. The bottoms may be a bit thicker because I usually start to chicken out when I get that far along.