Starting to look that way for me too. With being in the middle of a kitchen remodel and having 4 gifts to work in... doesn't look good for me.Originally Posted by Rob Bourgeois
Corey
Ok... I turned two little things today for the contest... not much and I might turn more. Am I supposed to post pix and if so where??? Also it would be kinda nice to know where the donations are going to... when do we find out???
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Curt - Jonathan - all:
Post your projects here in this thread. I suggest that your post should look, read, and feel as if you were starting your own thread to showcase the item.
Bonus points will be awarded to the first three entries.
You may enter as many pieces as you'd like - in separate posts, of course.
And as Scott said in his thread launcher, the nominations for our intended charity will remain open for about two weeks, and right now we're just on Day 5.
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Here is my first entry: a magic wand. It is 13.5" long, probably 0.75" thick in the handle. It is made out of maple and is stained an antique reddish brown and has been given a couple coats of boiled linseed oil.
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Here is my second entry: a mushroom. It stands about 5" high and is probably 2" or so in diameter. I think it is made out of western white cedar... it is actually just made out of a branch that I found. It doesn't have any finish because it is so much prettier (I think) plain white. Most other finishes I have tried turn it a yellow orange and it makes it look to much like a two by four. The recipient is more than welcome to add their own finish
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Do I get double bonus points for being the first AND second contestant
Btw, I am entering into group tearout!!!
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Great entries Jonathon Rather magical I would say. A NE mushroom has to be a first. Nice going, what's next ?
Sometimes we see what we expect to see, and not what we are looking at! Scott
Hi everybody. I don't have a lathe yet, but I'm soaking up all of the information that I can until I get one. Maybe next year I'll enter the contest.Originally Posted by Jonathon Spafford
As for a charity, how about a local Jaycees chapter? I'm a member of our chapter and the neat thing is that all of the fundraising that we do, stays in the community. If you're looking to make a difference locally, that might be a good choice to consider.
... and I can't get up!
Here's my official entry for the auction. This is a piece of native Maine Hackmatack that was a tree just yesterday. Last night some high winds took down an ugly old dead good for nothing but firewood (or turning) maple right behind the house, and it brought the hackmatack down with it.
It's about six inches tall and four inches across at the shoulders. I hadn't intended on this being a once turned item, but I got carried away before I realized how thin the walls had become. Oh well - nothing ventured.... Sanded to 600; buffed with all three compounds; photobooth; and Bob's your uncle.
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Okay - Cothren. Git-r-done!
Last edited by Andy Hoyt; 01-29-2007 at 1:01 PM.
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I'd say Bob's your Uncle! That's very purty!
Is Hackmatack a real wood or is that one of those Andyisms?
Originally Posted by Curt FullerThanks guys. Nope Not an Andyism, nor a maple. Hackmatack is another name for Tamarack, which is a subspecies of Larch. Grows everywhere and is considered a nuisance tree in these parts. No cracks yet, keep them fingers crossed.Originally Posted by Corey Hallagan
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Great job Andy (so far ) Now just what group are you in ?
Sometimes we see what we expect to see, and not what we are looking at! Scott
Sorry. Group Catch.
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Well, you turn what you got This is a highly figured piece of maple, the kind that gives ya that 3D effect from some angles. About 6 1/2 X 1 3/4. Can be used for candy or ice cream any flavor. And yes, group catch, would look Great with Andy's HF
Sometimes we see what we expect to see, and not what we are looking at! Scott