It's taken me nearly two years...but finally almost a Stinson

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I still look in wonder at Travis' turnings. :) Finally today, I was able to steal his idea and make a repoduction of his method. I realize it's not a Stinson, but it's as close as this hillbilly will probably ever get:eek: .......For your enjoyment......my Stinson finishing technique bottle stopper......



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As always your comments and critiques are welcome!:rolleyes:


Let's lighten up and start these good old days!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Man - I'm telling ya - you got a gift!!! Keep'em coming!!

[Nancy Laird]

:p ;) Perfect form and finish, Ken - I really like this one!!;) :p :D :D :D

Nancy (123 days)

[Scott Donley]

Man - I'm telling ya - you got a gift!!! !:D :D :D :D
Next ya be back to turnin BONKERS :p

[Ken Fitzgerald]

:D :D :D :D
Next ya be back to turnin BONKERS :p


But think what they'll look like with my newly stolen finishing technique! PM or email me and as the dog does in the baked bean commericial I"ll pass on the SECRET!

[Pat Doble]

There's the next contest idea. Best use/interpretation of Ken's newly mastered finishing technique - we'll just have to schedule it for mid '09 so the rest of us can get comfortable with it and get some practice in;) .

[Bob Hallowell]

:confused: Ken, the beauty just shines right of the peice! keep'em coming. Just so ya know though Travis's peice was bigger!:D

Bob

[Patrick Taylor]

...Just so ya know though Travis's peice was bigger!


THAT sounds like a dare if I ever heard one! I wonder what Ken will come back with now??? :eek:

[Barry Stratton]

Great form and outstanding finish Ken, but.............I think I see sanding marks:eek: :eek: :p

[Patrick Taylor]

Great form and outstanding finish Ken, but.............I think I see sanding marks:eek: :eek: :p


OK I ACTUALLY laughed out loud at this one. :)

[Brett Baldwin]

How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!:eek:

[Paul Heely]

How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!:eek:

I think you have to use a chatter tool. If you don't have one then a really long flathead screwdriver can be used in its place....... :D

[Travis Stinson]

Nice try Ken, but you failed to maintain a consistent texture.......keep practicing. ;) I honed my Alumiburl texturing abilities in high school back in 1980, when my friends and I made our costumes for a Halloween festival KI$$ concert. :D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/1234/K-2.jpg

[Keith Burns]

How do you turn those crinkles? That's amazing!:eek:

He must have gotten one of them thar Rose Engine lathes !

[Pete Jordan]

Did you use antique oil?

[Brian Weick]

Ken,
when are you going to unvail the finish? how you got that metal look from wood i'll never know?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Yep Pete I think he used antique oil and beall buffed. Had to in order to get that shine.:rolleyes: :cool:

[Mike Ramsey]

Very nice Ken! Sorta reminds me of what I used to have on the Rabbit ears on my old TV......should have saved those for inspiration!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

:confused: Ken, the beauty just shines right of the peice! keep'em coming. Just so ya know though Travis's peice was bigger!:D

Bob


Nice try Ken, but you failed to maintain a consistent texture.......keep practicing. ;) I honed my Alumiburl texturing abilities in high school back in 1980, when my friends and I made our costumes for a Halloween festival KI$$ concert. :D

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/1234/K-2.jpg

Ha! I'm calling NASA. Seems to me they were having a problem with a chipped tile on that shuttle thing. I've got their solution and they wouldn't even have to do a space walk! Just open window in front and let the air unroll...oops......anyway I'm calling NASA!:rolleyes: :D

[TYLER WOOD]

Offcenter turning, using 23 center positions, in random order.

[Dennis Peacock]

Beautiful work there Ken!!!! Looks like you and Pat have the "Stinson Original Finish" just about perfected.

Seems like I remember that the finish was first applied by Mark Cothren on a finished bowl that was given to Travis. So they both share in the popularity of the finish. :)

[Glenn Clabo]

Ken,
Don't tell anyone... but our crack (or is that crocked?) Bonkers-R-Us attorneys are working on your "newly stolen finishing technique" patent.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[Jim Becker]

Shiny. Very Shiny. :D

[George Guadiane]

Shiny. Very Shiny. :D
Is it just ME???
The finish is SO shiny, it's really hard to see the grain and/or figure in the wood...
While I admire the expertise involved, I am wondering if there is some way to leave the texture and reduce the shine, just a bit?

[Ed Scolforo]

Ken, I like that you were able to preserve the delicate details around the top of the stopper.

[Bill Wyko]

:confused: I'm confused:confused: JK:D