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ATLAS 2556 · 02-21-2007, 12:03 PM

Turned all the part's for a spinning wheel......used northern pine........tommy

nzgeordie · 02-21-2007, 12:24 PM

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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.

KarateEd......:-)

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).

curiousgeorge · 02-21-2007, 01:21 PM

Nice work on the box Geordie. I hope to be able to start using the lathe on my Shopsmith some day. Haven't had it very long and don't know the first thing about turning... guess I will have to take a class when I get time. It's hell being retired and still don't have the time (or money) to do everything you want to.

nzgeordie · 02-21-2007, 02:02 PM

Cheers George. Know what you mean about time being scarce as I'm still working. I go to a woodworking class at a local college once a week and it's a good way to experience a lot of tools you might otherwise not afford. You can assess them before you take the plunge and part with your money.

BernieW · 02-21-2007, 06:02 PM

Geordie that is a mighty fine looking box for a first. I really like the wood. What did you finish it with? Nice job.

nzgeordie · 02-21-2007, 07:48 PM

Thanks Bernie. The yew looked so good I just gave it two coats of Danish Oil (wipe on - wipe off). I'll go for something bigger next time - a pencil pot or small vase maybe. I'm not convinced that smaller means easier to turn

**challagan** · 02-21-2007, 08:02 PM

Cool Tommy, got some photos? Sounds great!

Corey

karateed · 02-22-2007, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

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).

You betcha, I'm not worrying too much about notoriety. I'm just pleased I was able turn something out on the lathe with absolutely no lessons and doing it all safely.

I like your candlesticks quite well geordie......you'll be garnering votes soon.....

BernieW · 02-22-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by nzgeordie

Thanks Bernie. The yew looked so good I just gave it two coats of Danish Oil (wipe on - wipe off). I'll go for something bigger next time - a pencil pot or small vase maybe. I'm not convinced that smaller means easier to turn

Geordie I like doing those boxes. They are a ball. I like doing them because of all the different designs you can do with them. You did a nice job. I like the finish. I have just started using Miniwax Antique Oil. I really like it a lot.

Bernie

nzgeordie · 02-23-2007, 01:38 PM

Bernie, I'm really going to have to try other types of finish. I seem to be fixated on Danish Oil

I've just ordered a book through Amazon called "Finishing" by Jeff Jewitt which should give me other ideas.

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curiousgeorge Registered User Supreme Forum King Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Worth,Texas USA First Name: George Posts: 1,581 View curiousgeorge's Gallery	Report This Post! Nice work on the box Geordie. I hope to be able to start using the lathe on my Shopsmith some day. Haven't had it very long and don't know the first thing about turning... guess I will have to take a class when I get time. It's hell being retired and still don't have the time (or money) to do everything you want to. __________________ George For those who haven't already done so... PLEASE! PLEASE! Fill in your first name and location in your profile. I like to know who you are and where you are from. If you don't want me to know who you are, then I don't want to talk to you. Last edited by curiousgeorge; 02-27-2007 at 04:34 PM.
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! Cheers George. Know what you mean about time being scarce as I'm still working. I go to a woodworking class at a local college once a week and it's a good way to experience a lot of tools you might otherwise not afford. You can assess them before you take the plunge and part with your money. __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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BernieW Registered User Forum King Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Goodland, Kansas Posts: 563 View BernieW's Gallery	Report This Post! Geordie that is a mighty fine looking box for a first. I really like the wood. What did you finish it with? Nice job.
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! Thanks Bernie. The yew looked so good I just gave it two coats of Danish Oil (wipe on - wipe off). I'll go for something bigger next time - a pencil pot or small vase maybe. I'm not convinced that smaller means easier to turn __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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challagan Retired Moderator Supreme Forum King Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 4,002 View challagan's Gallery	Report This Post! Cool Tommy, got some photos? Sounds great! Corey __________________ My Carving Website: The Iowa Woodcarver http://iowacarver.tripod.com/ My Shop Website - Woodshop 51503 http://woodshop51503.tripod.com/
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nzgeordie Registered User Forum King Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand Posts: 697 View nzgeordie's Gallery	Report This Post! Bernie, I'm really going to have to try other types of finish. I seem to be fixated on Danish Oil I've just ordered a book through Amazon called "Finishing" by Jeff Jewitt which should give me other ideas. __________________ Pete I've cut it twice and it's still too short! But only at one end.
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