Dominic Greco
09-03-2003, 12:41 PM
<b><font color="#3333FF"><font size=+2>Hello Everyone</font></font></b>,
<P>After turning that large Maple salad bowl, I decided it was time to try something that required a bit more of a delicate touch.
<P>Pictured below are some <b><font color="#CC0000">Confetti Lights</font></b> that I turned over this past weekend. The "kits" for these were purchased from <A Href="http://www.packardwoodworks.com/">Packard Woodworks</A>. I turned these at a request from a female co-worker. She stated that they "work well" with the potpourri bowls. I think this idea has merit so I'm considering offering potpourri bowls and confetti lights as a set.
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/0.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/1.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/2.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P>These were really not all that hard to turn. After the learning curve, each took about 30 minutes (start to finish sanding) to turn. The really nice part is that all the wood used for these was from what would otherwise be scrap. The wood for the largest one had a huge inclusion that ran up the side. I was using it as a jam chuck until I realized it was the perfect size for this experiment. With a liberal application of CA glue, I was able to keep it in one piece and finish turning.
<P>These items were exceptionally easy to turn. The hole for the glass "vase" potion of the confetti light fits into a recess that can be bored out with a 1 1/2" dia Forster Bit. That really speeds things up.
<P>I found that the Southwestern profiles work well for this type of application. My <I>"critics"</I> here at work like both styles I've turned. But they have expressed a preference for the squatter, toroidal shaped one <I>(As does SWMBO)</I>.
<P>The (2) smaller ones are about 2" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter. The larger one is about 3 1/2" in diameter. Each of these has a squat 1" diameter foot.
<P>Each of these was sanded to 1500 grit. The finish is <font color="#3366FF"><B>Woodcraft's Urethane Oil</b></font>,followed by buffing with a <B><font color="#006600">Beall Buffing System.</b></font>
<P>I'm also experimenting with using Behlen's Friction Polish on an Ambrosia Maple confetti light holder. Having never used this type of finish before, I was impressed with it's ability for multiple coats. It does take longer to cure since you must apply it on the lathe. Allow to dry, then finish off the bottom. However, if the finish stays half as glossy as it looks while on the lathe, I feel that this will make the items that much more salable. I'll have to see how it goes over.
<P>Thanks for viewing.
<p><font color="#000099"><b><i>See ya around,</font></b></i>
<p><b><font color="#000066"><font size=+1>Dominic</font></font></b>
<P>After turning that large Maple salad bowl, I decided it was time to try something that required a bit more of a delicate touch.
<P>Pictured below are some <b><font color="#CC0000">Confetti Lights</font></b> that I turned over this past weekend. The "kits" for these were purchased from <A Href="http://www.packardwoodworks.com/">Packard Woodworks</A>. I turned these at a request from a female co-worker. She stated that they "work well" with the potpourri bowls. I think this idea has merit so I'm considering offering potpourri bowls and confetti lights as a set.
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/0.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/1.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P><img SRC="http://www2.freepichosting.com/Images/76522/2.jpg" ALT="Spalted Beech Confetti Lights" HSPACE=2 VSPACE=2 BORDER=2>
<P>These were really not all that hard to turn. After the learning curve, each took about 30 minutes (start to finish sanding) to turn. The really nice part is that all the wood used for these was from what would otherwise be scrap. The wood for the largest one had a huge inclusion that ran up the side. I was using it as a jam chuck until I realized it was the perfect size for this experiment. With a liberal application of CA glue, I was able to keep it in one piece and finish turning.
<P>These items were exceptionally easy to turn. The hole for the glass "vase" potion of the confetti light fits into a recess that can be bored out with a 1 1/2" dia Forster Bit. That really speeds things up.
<P>I found that the Southwestern profiles work well for this type of application. My <I>"critics"</I> here at work like both styles I've turned. But they have expressed a preference for the squatter, toroidal shaped one <I>(As does SWMBO)</I>.
<P>The (2) smaller ones are about 2" tall x 2 1/2" in diameter. The larger one is about 3 1/2" in diameter. Each of these has a squat 1" diameter foot.
<P>Each of these was sanded to 1500 grit. The finish is <font color="#3366FF"><B>Woodcraft's Urethane Oil</b></font>,followed by buffing with a <B><font color="#006600">Beall Buffing System.</b></font>
<P>I'm also experimenting with using Behlen's Friction Polish on an Ambrosia Maple confetti light holder. Having never used this type of finish before, I was impressed with it's ability for multiple coats. It does take longer to cure since you must apply it on the lathe. Allow to dry, then finish off the bottom. However, if the finish stays half as glossy as it looks while on the lathe, I feel that this will make the items that much more salable. I'll have to see how it goes over.
<P>Thanks for viewing.
<p><font color="#000099"><b><i>See ya around,</font></b></i>
<p><b><font color="#000066"><font size=+1>Dominic</font></font></b>