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James Combs
09-02-2012, 11:04 PM
Here is a group from my shop including some tree ornaments.
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Enjoy, C&C Welcomed
James Combs
09-02-2012, 11:07 PM
A few more BHs and the ornaments.
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I believe I am having a white balance problem. Will be checking that out.
Bernie Weishapl
09-03-2012, 12:05 AM
James those are beautiful. Yep tis the season or will be upon us before you know it. I am almost done with mine.
Michelle Rich
09-03-2012, 5:47 AM
adorable group..nice diversity
Michael Armstrong
09-03-2012, 8:45 AM
Great collection of ornaments! They are a nice way to use up those bits of wood that are just too nice to throw away or burn.

Michael
Marc Himes
09-03-2012, 8:49 AM
They are wonderful! I especially like the laminated and natural edge tops. I need to get to making mine.
Steve Schlumpf
09-03-2012, 10:46 AM
Nice variety of forms and wood! I am sure these will be a big hit!
charlie kapper
09-03-2012, 5:36 PM
I am somewhat new to turning. How does one get started on Birdhouses? Are there videos available?

Charlie
James Combs
09-03-2012, 9:08 PM
Charlie check out this method (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/content.php?139-Turning-Miniature-Acorn-Birdhouses). It is not exactly how I do it but it will get you started. It makes an acorn shaped house but you can vary the shape.


I am somewhat new to turning. How does one get started on Birdhouses? Are there videos available?

Charlie
Donny Lawson
09-04-2012, 9:21 PM
I love those birdhouses. What's the finish?
Dennis Ford
09-04-2012, 9:30 PM
Those look great, I like the designs and the finish is awesome.
James Combs
09-05-2012, 6:02 PM
Donny thanks for the comments. I do one coat of thin CA on the lathe and then spray with clear lacquer usually but I was out of lacquer for these so I used crystal clear Krylon. Seems to have worked just as well as lacquer.


I love those birdhouses. What's the finish?
charlie knighton
09-05-2012, 7:51 PM
very nice.....
Billy Tallant
09-09-2012, 12:55 PM
Great job on those James! Now you got me itching to get out to the shop & try some of those.
James Combs
09-09-2012, 1:01 PM
Marc, speaking of the segmented/laminated top, highly colorful 3/8" plywood does a great job of imitating segmentation.;)


They are wonderful! I especially like the laminated and natural edge tops. I need to get to making mine.