Turning of the Week April 4, 2022

[Donna Banfield]

Dennis Ramos, your curly Redwood Thin Platter is exceptional.

I am a fan of surface embellishments, that's a given. But I recognize a turning that can - and should - stand on its own. And your Redwood platter with curl is that. It takes a keen eye to see the chatoyance in wood; it's that soft curl in the grain and the movement, that hints at something truly exciting. The soft curl will give you just a slight flicker of what it can become if you follow the tease. You knew what was there, and like hitting flint to steel you brought that brilliant surface to light. Well done!

My choice for Turning of the Week, April 4, 2022.

 

[Dennis Ramos]

It's a great honor to be selected even though I'm new to the community. Thank you so much for all your support. Happy Turnings to all!
Thanks, Donna!

 

[Earl McLain]

Beautiful piece of wood and your turning gave it life. Like it’s blowing in the wind!
Earl

 

[Lars Hansen]

Wonderfull piece. Dennis, would you mind telling what kind if finish you've used?

 

[Emiliano Achaval]

Excellent choice! Congratulations @Dennis Ramos Well done.

 

[Dennis Ramos]

Wonderfull piece. Dennis, would you mind telling what kind if finish you've used?

Thanks so much, Lars! I used Tried n True (linseed and beeswax) finish for this piece.

 

[Dennis Ramos]

Excellent choice! Congratulations @Dennis Ramos Well done.

Thank you, Emiliano! It's an honor!

 

[Jeff Scott]

Regarding the finish, which is beautiful -
We support Colonial Williamsburg, and go there frequently. On our most recent trip, I went back to the "Carpentry Shop", where I saw a beautiful cabinet door, leaning against the wall. I asked what the finish was. I was told it is the same finish they use on most of their work:
- Boiled Linseed Oil, until it not longer absorbs into the wood
- Shellac, until it has a sheen when it's dry
- Beeswax
Except for using beeswax with a carnauba wax mixture, I have used this finish on everything I have done since then, and it continues to provide a warm sheen that looks like it's a part of the wood, rather than a shiny finish that sits on top of the wood.

 

[Dennis Ramos]

Regarding the finish, which is beautiful -
We support Colonial Williamsburg, and go there frequently. On our most recent trip, I went back to the "Carpentry Shop", where I saw a beautiful cabinet door, leaning against the wall. I asked what the finish was. I was told it is the same finish they use on most of their work:
- Boiled Linseed Oil, until it not longer absorbs into the wood
- Shellac, until it has a sheen when it's dry
- Beeswax
Except for using beeswax with a carnauba wax mixture, I have used this finish on everything I have done since then, and it continues to provide a warm sheen that looks like it's a part of the wood, rather than a shiny finish that sits on top of the wood.

No pun intended, I've tried and it's true that Tried and True is the best for me. Even though I have to put up to 3 coatings to get a soft sheen, it's the kind of finish I want. I'm not a big fan of high gloss finish, too.