alex carey
12-11-2008, 2:31 AM
I got my lathe back a week ago which I already posted about, but now my lathe is in full swing and I am back to my old self turning constantly. It's good to be back in the vortex. Here are three things I turned in the last few days. Comments and critiques more than welcomed.
The first is Ficus I recently picked up from down the street. The wood is really plain but turns really well. It was so plain I decided to burn a dark ring on the top to give it some flare. I am not sure if this was a good idea or not. What do you think? Its about 9 x 2.5
The second is 3.25 x 6 and the wood is unknown. I finished this one tonight and I decided to keep the pith even though it could crack. So far this wood has been pretty good though I usually keep away from the pith so this is risky for me.
The third is the same type of wood as the first. Unknown. Not much to say about this one. It is 2.75 x 5.5 and is finished with some general finishes salad bowl finish.
Hope you like.
Alex
The first is Ficus I recently picked up from down the street. The wood is really plain but turns really well. It was so plain I decided to burn a dark ring on the top to give it some flare. I am not sure if this was a good idea or not. What do you think? Its about 9 x 2.5
The second is 3.25 x 6 and the wood is unknown. I finished this one tonight and I decided to keep the pith even though it could crack. So far this wood has been pretty good though I usually keep away from the pith so this is risky for me.
The third is the same type of wood as the first. Unknown. Not much to say about this one. It is 2.75 x 5.5 and is finished with some general finishes salad bowl finish.
Hope you like.
Alex