Natual edge plum goblet

This is a natural edge goblet from plum that was given to me. The owner was clearing out a tree that stopped producing. He was going to throw the this part away thinking it was too small for me to work with. I'll give this to him as a thank you.

Finished with lacquer.

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Robert_Harper

Registered: December 2009
Location: Sandy, Utah, USA
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Date: Sat August 28, 2010
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Michelle Rich

wow..this is just lovely..I assume it was turned wet & will warp a bit..I've seen these done, & at shows and they are very cool & organic looking. Two thumbs up!

#1 Sun August 29, 2010 11:07am

Roger Smith

Good job turning. I like the idea that the stem is just a little off center from the pith.

#2 Sun August 29, 2010 11:22am

Robert_Harper

Yes it was turned green and very wet. It had only been cut down for about two weeks before I turned it. It did warp quite a bit in the bowl. I think the warping adds to the effect.

I read somewhere that it is recommended to offset the pith because id doesn't have the strength needed for a stem. I also like that when it warped, the pith tends to push out and this one it sticks out a bit like a chin.

I think these natural edge goblets are fun to make. The look like nothing else and take on a lot of character. I made a shorter but similar one out of pine that I gave my father in-law for father's day.

When you turn these green and wet, the end grain is much easier to remove with a lot less tear out. But then they wobble more when you make the stem so support with the tail stock is important.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#3 Sun August 29, 2010 11:49am

Don Leydens

Don Leydens

Very well done, Robert. I love when bark if left on whenever possible. Pretty looking goblet.

Don L.

#4 Sun August 29, 2010 12:14pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Cool goblet. You did a great job. 8-)

#5 Sun August 29, 2010 10:30pm