Michael E. Thompson
03-15-2010, 9:12 AM
I finally got back into the shop. A friend at work gave me a chunk of cherry. I really enjoy the look of this wood, grain is beautiful. (Cherry is one of my favorites). Rough turned a few weeks ago and a DNA soak overnight.
Had to CA glue a few small cracks and back on the lathe this weekend. Finish turned, sanded to 320 and finish. BLO and blonde shellac. Needs another coat of shellac and rubbed out. I am fairly happy with the form, 6.5" x 3.5" sidewalls 3/16 and 3/8 on the bottom. I think next time I will keep the opening small as my previous turnings.
This will be going to the friend at work. I am told there is an entire trunk waiting for me to pick up. C&C welcome please.
Had to CA glue a few small cracks and back on the lathe this weekend. Finish turned, sanded to 320 and finish. BLO and blonde shellac. Needs another coat of shellac and rubbed out. I am fairly happy with the form, 6.5" x 3.5" sidewalls 3/16 and 3/8 on the bottom. I think next time I will keep the opening small as my previous turnings.
This will be going to the friend at work. I am told there is an entire trunk waiting for me to pick up. C&C welcome please.