First textured turning

[Jim Ketron]

I have had the Sorby texturing set for a few weeks, and decided to get some play time on it. Since my shop time has been cut way down the past few months, I figured a platter would not take much time to finish.
This Cherry plate was from part of a crotch that had some cracks because of some pith areas. It has been setting around for a while and I almost threw it out in the burn pile a few times.:o so I put it on the chuck to try it out, and If it messed up it would be no loss. this tool is very simple to use for the texturing and the patterns are only limited to your imagination.
It measures 11 1/2 wide x 3/4" thick. Finish it wipe on Gel Poly.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Cherrytexturedplatter1.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Cherrytexturedplatterback.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Cherrytexturedplatterside.jpg

[Gary Max]

Jim that is very cool---now all I need to do is hit the lotto and I can buy one.

[Andy Hoyt]

Yup. One more thing to try.

Nice job, Jim.

[John Hart]

Wow Jim! Just tryin' it out huh? Sheesh! You are GOOD!

[Loy Hawes]

Looks good Jim. I like the texture on the foot.

[Bill Pealer]

Jim that is a beautiful job.

[Michael Stafford]

Wow Jim! Just tryin' it out huh? Sheesh! You are GOOD!


That is an understatement. Jimbo you are terrific. Excellent first or twentieth attempt. Really like how it complements the form without taking your eyes completely away from the main area of the platter.:D

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great job Jim. That is beautiful.

[Mark Cothren]

More great work, Jim! And good job with the new tool. But... you actually have a tool that you didn't build yourself??? :D

Thanks for the pictures!

[Keith Burns]

Great platter Jim. :) :) You did great with the new tool. I tried it many moons ago without success.:( So the tool just sets and collects dust:( With turnings like this I think thats what I should do:D

[Dick Parr]

Great job Jim:D That is one fine save you made there. That tool is fun to use and like you said, there are many different patterns to be had with it.;)

[Keith Christopher]

Wicked awesome Jim !!!! I love it !

[Travis Stinson]

That looks great Jim. Did you use the fixture with it, or by itself?

[Jim Becker]

Beautiful job, Jim. The texturing really sets off this platter nicely.

[Bill Stevener]

Your new tool presents a very nice affect Jim.
Really looks nice on the plate.

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

[Ernie Nyvall]

Oh man Jim, that looks great! In the third picture the inner plate looks like it is floaring. Cool

Ernie

[Dennis Peacock]

Looks good Jim!!!!! I think I like the texturing. Adds a whole new dimension to the turned piece. Nice.!!!:D

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks Guys for the complements!:)

[Carole Valentine]

Slipped right by me! That's a great job with that tool, Jim. I was watching the video on that thing and was really tempted but managed to resist, now you go and do this! :)

[Robert Mickley]

That is sweet Jim!!!

[Glenn Hodges]

Nice job Jim. I have one of those things, tried it out, it did not work just right, laid it down and have not picked it up in over a year, maybe I should pick it up again.

[Mike Ramsey]

Great first attempt Jim! I have a home made texture tool made
from a piece of bandsaw blade but haven't got around to
any serious use yet, hope to do as well as you.