I noticed it said think outside the box somewhere. This is a little outside the box. This piece is named Monsoon. It’s a turning that measures 23″ tall X 13″ in diameter. It has 1495 individual pieces and is made from Monterillo, Wenge, Maple, Walnut, Black Limba, Turquoise and Gabon Ebony. This was the 15th piece I ever put on a lathe. My inspiration came from Ray Allen and Malcolm Tibbetts. This project took me 6 months to complete. Hope you enjoy.
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beautiful work!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you recommend a good book to learn how to do what you have done here? I kinda understand the turning but as far as piecing the design together. Some of it is complex and would like to study the technique a little before I try it myself.
Thank you.Two books, A tribute to Ray Allen and Malcolm Tibbetts book, The art of Segmented Turning. Both have been an Inspiration. I met Ray Allen about 15 years ago. He was at Wood Workers Source here in Tucson. He had one of his giant turnings in the back of a van. It was so far beyond my comprehension I didn't even realize it was over 7000 individual pieces of wood. Needless to say I was in awe. I didn't even know what to say. It wasn't until years later tha I realized just what an opportunity I had. I only wish I could talk with him now but unfortunately he's deceased.
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