First piece of turning for 35 years

[Ralph Laughton]

Hi Folks,

I seem to have done more lurking than posting lately, so I thought I would show you my first attempt at turning for more than 35 years, since school.

A couple of weeks ago I managed to get to grips with a lathe I had acquired to go with the set of turning tools I have had for a couple of years - the result of an auction purchase. After working out what tool was which the immortal words of my old WW teacher suddenly came back to me " hold that handle down lad" Anyway this is the result. inspired by Tom Hintz's turned mallet on his New Woodworker site - Thanks Tom.

http://www.woodworking.org/imagepost/200507/100olympp1010026.jpg

Thanks for looking


Ralph :)

[Ed Scolforo]

That's a handsome mallet, Ralph. Which woods did you use to make it?
Ed

[Ernie Nyvall]

Nice mallet Ralph. Looks like you picked the turning right back up, but watch out, you will find yourself covered in shavings with a tunnel to the lathe.

Ernie

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

There's definitely Talent hangin' around your lathe.

Can't wait to see your next effort.

Like the two toned effect.

Bruce

[Bill Stevener]

Hi Ralph,

"Top Draw", old chap.:cool:

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>:)

[Ralph Laughton]

Thanks Guys,

I can feel myself sliding down the slope to a workshop full of shavings! I have some other blanks I have saved over the past few months I might try a small bowl next, I'll let you know how I get on...

Ed, The mallet head was made from a piece of white oak in the centre then beech either side of that with walnut faces. The shaft is cherry and is fitted with a walnut wedge.

Ralph :)

[John Hart]

Ahhh. The slippery slope to heaven. 35 years is a long time to wait Ralph but you've certainly broken the fast with a beauty. Nice mallet. I look forward to this upcoming bowl attempt!!