Steve, I think they look beautiful. Nice choice of material. It turned out really nice.
The only thing that would concern me would be the base being so small, but that is because I live in...
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Steve, I think they look beautiful. Nice choice of material. It turned out really nice.
The only thing that would concern me would be the base being so small, but that is because I live in...
Thanks Jim. As a woodworker we are always happy when gifts are well received. The ones I gave out this year are on my co-workers desks all over my office so I can see those were well appreciated...
Hi guys. Thanks for the kind comments. As to the finish, all were done with a high friction polish at about 2300 rpms. No colors added.
The inside is shown below. the side with the recess is...
Hi Everyone,
I don't post often but I spent considerable time in the shop making Christmas presents this holiday season and wanted to share some pics with you. I was not sure what to do so I turned...
I like it. Been thinking about making one of those. Did you run into any issues you could advise us about?
I made one for an exulted ruler at the Elks Lodge. This was made from Brazilian Cherry. It looked great after it was done. The Striker was the wood. Then I used a high gloss poly urethane finish.
Thanks so much Chuck. I'll be using then soon. I appreciate your help.
Hi everyone,
It's been a while since I posted but I was wondering if someone had a CDR of a backgammon board to share? My daughter has asked me to make one and I thought I would ask before I did a...
Those are awesome Ronald. Did you write your own plans up or go on the fly?
I like the spiral design but like the narrow base on the right for the shape.
If it is not against the rules, IM me and I have the article and I can send it to you. If not, my apologies.
Nice job Jon,
I made about 20 of these in different wood and shapes for Christmas last year. If I can find the photos I'll post them. I enjoyed making this project.
Thanks for the reply Roger. Do you have some pictures you can post of some of the other projects? I love the Civil War Era and this is really interesting.
Dale, really awesome looking set. Been wanting to do set someday.
Roger, can anyone join in the fun or only those from your club?
It's not woodworking related, but on Aug 21st of 2017 is a total solar eclipse visible in the midwest as well as across the entire USA. If your going on a vacation, I would add that to your list of...
Just curious Roger why you recommend not using drywall screws? I have been using them on small bowls and they seem to work good.
Thanks
Hey Martin,
Can you share your settings? I never thought of this. Nice idea guys.
For any body who is interested it is March 2008 issue of WOOD.
Tim,
Beautiful Goblet. I'd love to have something like that on my desk at work. Great job.
please opt me in Keith...
I didn't have any problem with mine except it got in the way when trying to engrave during rotatory tool usage.
I removed mine and have been happy to just manually focus.
Thanks for the advice guys, I think I will take Jeff's advice and stay away from the ellsworth for now. I'll try the setting you suggest Jeff and go from there.
Thanks guys.
I have a question regarding bowl gouge settings.
I am really new to turning bowls and have had a few setbacks with catching the wood when approaching the project. I think part of my problem is...
THanks for the comments guys.
Sid, how did the bandsaw work for resawing? what did you have to do to dial it in and tune it up? I also ordered the 6" riser. Didn't seem smart not to order...
Hi everyone. I'm new to the turning forum but not to the Creek. I usually hang out in the engraving forum but have recently unpacked my delta mini lathe to get back to work.
I turned about 25 pens...
Jeff,
It's not really a problem but the way the epilog works. What I do is vector cut a scrap piece of wood at 100% and it usually fires in a few seconds.
There is a "tickle" but I don't...