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Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan
02-27-2006, 3:29 PM
Boy, I got all my bowl blanks done, and all the scraps that were big enough chopped into pen blanks (I stopped counting at 200).

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/stack_of_round_stuff1.jpg
I have some more buckets of pen blanks, but I was too lazy to get them out of the Dungeon Annex for the pic...

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/stack_of_round_stuff2.jpg

Yep, 27 bowl blanks, a cutting block and one large piece off the stump of that big tree...

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/stack_of_round_stuff3.jpg
I melted a mess of candles and then painted the sides of my bowl blanks, as well as dipping all the ends of my pen blanks.....

I cut that big chunk of Keyaki to about 28 cm for the wife's cutting block and I then banded it........

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/chopping_block_banded.jpg

and after that I sealed both ends with hot wax.......

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/chopping_block_wax1.jpg

http://ablett.jp/workshop/images/round/feb_27/chopping_block_wax2.jpg

Kind of reminds me of a big chunk of cheese :D

Once I get the lathe, I'm going to put this on there and make it rounder, and put a blood grove in the top. I'll then drill out the pith, and put a lighter colored new core in it replacing the pith.

Anyways, I have some more pics, but is is 5:20 AM and I need to get to sleep.

Cheers!
Bernie Weishapl
02-27-2006, 3:41 PM
Stu you are going to be a turnin fool when that lathe gets there? Holy cow you got a pile of wood. Do you know when you lathe is suppose to show up?
Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan
02-27-2006, 3:44 PM
Stu you are going to be a turnin fool when that lathe gets there? Holy cow you got a pile of wood. Do you know when you lathe is suppose to show up?

Soon, very soon, it may be here already, just waiting for me to go get it, but I'm waiting for a phone call or an e-mail....

Soon, so very close..... :D:D:D:D
Rich Stewart
02-27-2006, 3:52 PM
Haha. I wasn't too sure what to expect from a guy in Japan talking about Hot Wax Monday night. Sounded like some sort of exotic...uh...nevermind.

Man, you got the wood!!!! Gonna be a turnin' fool when that thing shows up. can't wait to see what you do with it.
John Hart
02-27-2006, 4:02 PM
Wow Stu....I can't believe you use the word "lazy" to describe yourself. Sheesh...You're the least lazy person I've ever not met!!:)
Steve Clardy
02-27-2006, 4:35 PM
Well I'd say that Stu has a stash of wood that will last him for a while. Longer if he doesn't get the rest of his lathe.:rolleyes: ;)


So did you loose any hair after the wax job Stu:confused: :confused: :eek: :eek: :D :D
Glenn Clabo
02-27-2006, 5:30 PM
I can't believe nobody has said it...it fits Stu so well... Wax on---Wax Off!
Keith Burns
02-27-2006, 5:37 PM
Stu, I don't think you have near enough blanks there:eek: You better get back out there and cut some more:D
Glenn Hodges
02-27-2006, 5:53 PM
I can't believe I have ever witnessed anyone as ready to turn wood as you.
doug webb
02-27-2006, 5:57 PM
Lazy is when you do like I did when I cut a large bunch of blanks and DIDN'T seal them....guess what? keep the pics coming....doug
Steve Clardy
02-27-2006, 6:02 PM
I can't believe nobody has said it...it fits Stu so well... Wax on---Wax Off!



:D :D :D :D :D
Bruce Shiverdecker
02-27-2006, 6:03 PM
If you turn them as fast as you made them.............................That should be about a weeks work.

QUIT YOUR LOAFIN"!

:D :D

Bruce;)
Andy Hoyt
02-27-2006, 6:14 PM
I can't believe nobody has said it...it fits Stu so well... Wax on---Wax Off!

Just wait 'til he starts waxing philosophically.
Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan
02-27-2006, 9:38 PM
Stu, I don't think you have near enough blanks there:eek: You better get back out there and cut some more:D

If I get into another slightly wonky board of the Sakura, and some of the Aka Gashi, I'll easily double that number of blanks :D

But I think, just maybe, I have enough for now.....or for a little while that is....

:rolleyes:
Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan
02-27-2006, 9:49 PM
I can't believe nobody has said it...it fits Stu so well... Wax on---Wax Off!

Well I was thinking it, "Yes Mr. Miyage, Wax on Wax off...." but that was car wax, a whole different thing ;) :D

Did not loose any hair, but I have to tell you, painting on HOT WAX you have to be VERY careful about where that splatter goes........ :eek:

I'd much rather get some Anchorseal.....