Cool turn

[Matt Mattingley]

Last year through this forum (and another,) a member opened up his shop to a bunch of fellow forum members and woodworking junkies to chew the fat, share ideas and ultimately get to know other forum members. Hesitantly, I decided to join in (as this would be a fair commitment to me and my family to take off for the weekend, as it was about a four hour Drive then me returning the next day,) to meet a complete stranger (and two dozen other strangers) and to hang out at his shop for the day evening and return home the next day. I thought it would be good etiquette to show up with the gift. Not just any simple gift. Something that was handmade and would be appreciated. This is what I came up with. Jack I hope you liked it. Thanks for the get together, and hopefully many more. I wish you all the best on the GCRJF in future years. I will continue to, try to come. It was a great times and you have a great shop. Here's a little video of my turning project for a gift to Jack for hosting such a cool event.

http://youtu.be/In4djAjl4sk

[John Keeton]

Very interesting process and a nice result!

[Josh Bowman]

I've always wondered how that was done. Very nice ring. Thanks for sharing.

[Joe Kieve]

Excellent video! Opens up all sorts of possibilities if you don't have titanium bar stock (which I don't). May try your technique with aluminum or brass.
Again, nice job.

[Bill White]

Not a metallurgist by any means, but had no idea that Ti was that malleable.
Great tutorial and finished product.
Bill