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It was not to be—one last cut and was a bit too agressive. The wood gods reclaimed the burl.
I have turned some Lilac wood, though not that large, just the Japanese Lilac was larger and with some salting it looked fabulous.
Hope yours will survive and bring out some of that wood looks.
Just read your last post, too bad it wasn't to be, next one better.
Hope yours will survive and bring out some of that wood looks.
Just read your last post, too bad it wasn't to be, next one better.
Finishing up a Black Cherry serving bowl as gift for my mom on Mother's Day. This will be about 11" x 3.75" when finished. Just added the first coat of danish oil. I don't make many open bowls like this, so it's a nice change of pace. I added a couple of mediocre beads to the exterior for a bit of functionality.
1/2 inch tool handle. Finally got around to using the one way ferrule I bought back when I started.
Hedge apple wood polished and waxed.
I was sneaking up on it for the taper under the ferrule. Must have really surprised it because instead of it being a screw on ferrule it's an epoxied on ferrule now. hmm drinking thread. how many times can I use the word ferrule in a post..........
Hedge apple wood polished and waxed.
I was sneaking up on it for the taper under the ferrule. Must have really surprised it because instead of it being a screw on ferrule it's an epoxied on ferrule now. hmm drinking thread. how many times can I use the word ferrule in a post..........
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Just finished this elm burl box with cocobolo lid.
Cherry is my favorite, nothing like putting that first coat of oil on a finished piece. Looks great!
The start of a walnut crotch hollow vessel, probably an urn. Most of the feather figure will be turned away of course, but I can’t stomach the thought of a cylindrical urn. There will be a few small cracks to deal with later during the second turning when it is dried. About 9 inches long, 6 inches in distance. 
Promises promises, take care of what is in there, remove the splits.
Pyinma burl.... aka: Asian Satinwood. According to the wood database, the term Asian Satinwood is incorrect, but is a widely used term. I think I'll continue to use the term, simply because Asian Satinwood has more "appeal" ! 
Has my "signature" undercut rim.
Extremely porous....really soaked up a lot of DO.....fast!
Easy to turn.
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Has my "signature" undercut rim.
Extremely porous....really soaked up a lot of DO.....fast!
Easy to turn.
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Working on a piece of red cedar, 12-1/2” x 3-3/4”. First coat of Tried and True Danish Oil applied.
I always love that color and the smell, it is a shame that both will disappear, though the good/nice shape will stay, well done
Thank you! Yes, it will disappear over time. I may look for some UV clear protectant to make it last a little longer.
Geez Louise Odie! That grain pattern is amazing!Pyinma burl.... aka: Asian Satinwood. According to the wood database, the term Asian Satinwood is incorrect, but is a widely used term. I think I'll continue to use the term, simply because Asian Satinwood has more "appeal" !
Extremely porous....really soaked up a lot of DO.....fast! Easy to turn.
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Tobacco pipe stand
Cleaning out the scrap pile. My rule is either turn it, or throw it on the burn pile. You get some interesting results when you do that.
This is a little plate from a what was a piece of cherry on the scrap pile. Six inches or so. Finished with Myland's.
This is a little plate from a what was a piece of cherry on the scrap pile. Six inches or so. Finished with Myland's.
11" cherry bowl, finished with Tried and True Original. Not from the scrap pile.
Absolutely beautiful! Do you use sanding sealer before you oil cedar?
I don’t for the oil but I do use a sealer if I plan on using lacquer.
Not sure how this is going to turn out. I have an idea in my head.
Glued up two pieces of cedar 12 x 12 x 2 that were left over from another project.
Glued up two pieces of cedar 12 x 12 x 2 that were left over from another project.
How did that turn? I've got some I've been dragging my feet on.
Sam, I turns really nice. It's hard as woodpecker lips when it's dry but green is no problem. Its bad about cracking when drying so you have to take it slow.
The HF was turned to about 3/16". I'm sure it will warp just a bit.
Nothing big. Just a duck call. Lol
Did a couple of bowl foots last night.....
This one is Australian Yellow Box burl:
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This one is Australian Yellow Box burl:
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Finished some box elder pieces I had drying. Tried and True Original.
Box elder hollow form. Roughly 5". Finished with Myland's friction polish. I was going to use wipe-on poly but the can got up and walked out of the shop somehow.
Box elder is great for practicing hollow forms because it's so soft.
Box elder is great for practicing hollow forms because it's so soft.
that is some extra pretty box elder. Love that stuff.Box elder hollow form. Roughly 5". Finished with Myland's friction polish. I was going to use wipe-on poly but the can got up and walked out of the shop somehow.
Box elder is great for practicing hollow forms because it's so soft.
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Making headway on the Cedar. Digging for Walnut will start soon.
First try at a hollow form. Started out as a bowl but changed my mind midway. Wood seemed mostly dry. Found it in the community scrap bin so it's a mystery to me, maybe maple or box elder.
