Something new to Look Through

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Saw this in kit form at Penn State's web site. Thought I'd try one.

Here it is! A kaleidoscope made from Aeromatic Cedar.

As always, comments gracefully (I HOPE) accepted.

Bruce

[John Shuk]

Very pretty piece Bruce. What did you use as a finish?

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Thanks JOhn:

It has six coats of Hut Crystal coat friction applied and three of briwax, hand buffed.

Bruce

[Richard Allen]

Hi Bruce

Kaleidoscopes are a lot of fun to make with a lot of options for shapeing the wood. You picked a terrific shape that makes the Kaleidoscope more fun.

Good work

[John Szarek]

Bruce, What is the kit like? I have had psi problems in the past and have been leary of trying those.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

I only bought one, to see how things were. I like to "Buy Locally" when possible, but no-one had any here.

In this case, the kit only includes the brass tube, lenses, Jesus clip, and mirrors. The directions were downloadable at their web site. You have to also buy the bushings and a forsner bit.

I was surprised at how fast it was to turn and put together.

I'm going to be in Philladelphia next week and besides giving them ten pens for their TAT (Hope I get to turn some there, too), I'm buying some more kits (no freight). I've shown this one around and have some orders for them as Christmas presents.

[Chris Padilla]

Bruce, that finish is very interesting. It almost looks like a chunk of copper in the picture and not cedar! The camera/lighting does play tricks!