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Originally Posted by karateed Just went to a tool sharpening course, about 4 hours. Learned a lot about sharpening various different turning tools and techniques. I'm right in the middle of turning a new box out of yew (same stuff I used to turn that goblet that isn't garnering any votes in the turning section - but didn't expect it too, heck didn't even vote for it myself...LOL)....I've got the thing down to size now just need to shape and part the lid and do the inside. As with you, time is an issue....sigh, find something that's very enjoyable and life will find a way to keep you from it. However, I need to make a steady jig before I turn the rest of it. Just from what I've been doing and seeing, the jig will help keep gouged out items much steadier and have better finish (I hope).
After that, I'll work on some more small boxes....I'm a slow learner but once it's learned it stays learned.
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Yeah, Ed. My candlestick hasn't impressed too many people either
At least we'll be able to hold our heads high and say we didn't give ourseves a vote
Here's a small lidded box in English Yew done using a jam fit. It's only 2" high by 2" around (first attempt).