My second piece on a lathe

[Jerry Strojny]

It may not be that difficult to do, but hey, I started with a pen for my first project (took a class with my Dad at woodcraft). A coworker's daughter is a Harry Potter fan and knew I did some woodworking. So he asked if I could make some like this. I said sure. (thinking what did I just get myself into) The spinny abyss aparently. Thanks for getting me interested by posting a bunch of cool projects the rest of you do.
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Almost forgot - incase you were wondering, the wand is hard mable, the handle is Kingwood. It's about 18" long.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a mighty fine looking piece you got there. I like the form and finish on the handle. Nice job.

[Bonnie Campbell]

Very nice looking wand! :) Now, not to steal the thread, but is there a picture of 'Harry Potter's wand' somewhere? I've a great niece that loves the stories, so I'd like to pre-order the last book and give her a 'matching' wand.

[Jerry Strojny]

Very nice looking wand! :) Now, not to steal the thread, but is there a picture of 'Harry Potter's wand' somewhere? I've a great niece that loves the stories, so I'd like to pre-order the last book and give her a 'matching' wand.

Not to help you steal the thread, but I did find this
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Hope this helps. (looks more like a carving project than turning)

[Ron Chamberlin]

Jerry
Nice job. I would turn one, but the only Harry Potter fan I know real well is me, and I'm a little old for a wand :D

[Barry Stratton]

That is a GREAT turning. I really like how you combined 2 types of woods. Keep them coming.

[Travis Stinson]

You're off to a great start Jerry! That's some nice detail work. :cool:

[Dennis Peacock]

Great start there Jerry. Beautiful wood and a beautiful finish. Excellent results. :cool:

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice job Jerry! I like the detail you created on the handle and the overall finish on the piece! Nice work!

[Neal Addy]

Nice wand, Jerry! I'll bet she's casting spells over all the boys with that one.

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Jerry, don't stop now keep on turning.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Beautiful wand... really like the handle style and the wood. I enjoy making wands and have made around 50 of them. Fun projects!!!

[Jerry Strojny]

For the finish I just sprayed some shellac on a rag and touched it to the spinning piece. About 4 coats. What is the proper finish on turnings?...or what would everyone else have done... I'm sure shellac is not the prefered finish.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Nice work Jerry. Love the grain in that handle. You made it look wonderful!:)

[Glenn Hodges]

Jerry, what ever finish you like to use will be just fine on a wand. This one is perfect. I like the contrasting wood now how about using it to get rid of all this cold weather. Thanks for showing it to us.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jerry....nice project! Nothing wrong with using shellac as a finish. I've gone through a goodly amount of Zinsers dewaxed shellac. Good stuff...great friction finish!