Tonight I finished the Eucalyptus hollow form. I put it back between centers and took another cut from the mid point up to the rim. This helped reduce the weight but it's still not where I'd like it to be. Unfortunately this wood is very dense so a ultra lightweight form isn't in the cards.
This is one of my favorite parts of the whole process. The piece has been sanded and I've started to apply the first coat of oil. Now is the first time I get to see what the final piece will actually look like.
Top view showing the fake opening.
Bottom view. The hollowing was done through the bottom and was then plugged with another piece of the same blank. The grooves on the bottom help disguise the joint.
Profile view. The sapwood on this side is lighter colored, with much less red. It also has some small voids and a fair amount of crystallized resin. The voids are helpful to judge the wall thickness.
Finished piece in my photo booth. The color here is pretty accurate, and it's all natural. The oil finish is nothing more than Watco Danish Oil. They make several varieties, including Walnut, Cherry, and Mahogany but I always opt for the "Natural" variety.
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