Hello All

[Travis Stinson]

Seems I've forgotten that I'm registered here. I see some old friends from other places. I'd taken a break from turning recently, just not enough time to cram all the fun things in life into. So, I'll jump right in with a pic of my latest turning. Walnut (Thanks Mark!) hollow form, 8.5" diameter. (Hope this works :confused: )

[Dick Parr]

WOW Travis, that is beautiful. Glad to see you back at turning. ;) Take it easy and get some rest. ;)

[Jim Becker]

Excellent form as usual, Travis! Your work is always a treat to view.

[Keith Burns]

Great looking piece. :D :D :D

[Jim Ketron]

OH yea he is Back! Nice work Trav!

[Michael Stafford]

Hey, Travis, it will be wonderful to have your turnings grace this forum. Your work is always inspirational and beautiful and this walnut HF is no exception. Great job! :D

[Kurt Aebi]

Travis,

Another extremely nice HF! You do very good work and are a great guy to have lurking around here!

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Travis, A VERY belated welcome to the Creek! We are glad to have you here. That walnut hollow form looks great! Keep us updated with pics, we love em!

[Mark Singer]

Just beautiful! It begs to be held!

[Glenn Hodges]

Beautiful Travis, thanks for sharring it with us.

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the warm welcome.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

PURE EYE CANDY, Travis - Keep um commin'

Some time I hope to do that well.

Bruce

[John Miliunas]

Travis, gorgeous piece and that finish is really killer!:) What routine do you normally use for something like that? I've had a heckuva' time with Walnut!:rolleyes: Anyhow, glad to see get active at SMC...Now don't be a stranger, OK?:) :cool:

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks John. With Walnut, I like to sand up to 400 grit, then wet sand with a few coats of Watco Danish oil at 600 grit to fill the grain. Finish up with buffing on Beall wheels after the oil cures.

[John Miliunas]

Thanks John. With Walnut, I like to sand up to 400 grit, then wet sand with a few coats of Watco Danish oil at 600 grit to fill the grain. Finish up with buffing on Beall wheels after the oil cures.

Ah-haaaa! Me thinks the wet sand part of that may be the "secret" ingrediant I've been missing on past pieces! Well, that and being able to produce such a beautiful form, in the first place!:rolleyes: I'll need to try that on a Walnut bowl. (Not progressed enough to the hollow forms, yet!) Thanks for the tips, Travis!:) Again, beautiful piece!:) :cool:

[Mark Cothren]

Hey there, Trav! Good to see you back online!

But how come the Walnut I turned - from the same tree as this piece - doesn't look near this good? :confused: :p

I have a chunk like this ready to ship to Dick to give him a try at it.

Glad to see you back online. Looking forward to seeing lots more of your work.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Great looking piece Travis. I hope you post more out of that load of wood you got there.

Ernie

[Dennis Peacock]

Very pretty and very nice work Travis. Keep'em comin' buddy.... :D