[Bill Wyko]

I'm in another BAileigh contest where I have to use some plywood, pine board, dowel and 6bf of my choice of wood. So here's my entry, please enjoy

 

[Bonanza35]

Simply awe inspiring. Thanks for the eye candy.

 

[jharris2]

Don't be discouraged, one if these day with hard work and determination you'll get the hang of things.

Kidding aside that is downright amazing.

Wow!!!

 

[woodnthings]

no contest... hands down winner.

Wyko, you keep getting better and better. You CAN quit your day job and start giving lessons. :yes: How about a picture of the lathe you use? I suppose Baileigh will give you one for winning.....:blink:

 

[Bill Wyko]

The prize is $1000.00 in tools. It's not over til tomorrow @ noon so someone could still drop a bomb on me. my lathe of choice is the all mighty Powermatic 4224. I absolutely love this machine. Tons of features & smooth as silk. Kind of a mess from the aftermath of this project though.

 

[Travico]

That is BEAUTIFUL! I would not know how to start!!

 

[Lola Ranch]

Amazing! Beautiful! Impossibly delicate (for me). Wow!

Bret

 

[Dave Paine]

Terrific piece. Good luck with the contest. :thumbsup:

 

[ghost5]

Amazing piece, good luck with the contest.

 

[Walleye977]

Wow well done.

 

[woodnthings]

was there a router involved?

The prize is $1000.00 in tools. It's not over til tomorrow @ noon so someone could still drop a bomb on me. my lathe of choice is the all mighty Powermatic 4224. I absolutely love this machine. Tons of features & smooth as silk. Kind of a mess from the aftermath of this project though.

Seems like a high speed rotary tool would be the only way to get those delicate openings. I know nothing about turning...except right and left on green arrows or after coming to a complete stop.... well sorta', it's Michigan. :blink:

 

[Gene Howe]

Way to go, Bill. I cannot imagine any serious competition with that beauty.

 

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks Gene but it's never over til it's over. There are some very, very talented people here.
I have a cheap version of a foredom from harbor freight. It vibrates a bit but gets the job done. Some day I'll treat myself to a good one. One chatter though and you have scraps on the floor.

 

[EastexToolJunky]

Awesome piece. How long did it take.

 

[Bill Wyko]

Thanks, somewhere around 60 hours. A lot of stop & go time. This was my first one but I think the next one will go much easier.

 

[bond3737]

how tall is it? gorgeous by the by... can you give us some idea of the process? just broad strokes?

 

[bigcouger]

Outstanding piece. Good luck with the contest :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

 

[Hwood]

Hot damn, that thing is sweet! Good luck to ya.

 

[mike1950]

Beautiful- Hard to imagine how you did it. Good luck- I think you got it in the bag though.......

 

[chopnhack]

Very awesome!! What wood is that? I hope you won!