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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Firewood
My daughter brought me some “firewood” she found at a roadside stand during the week. The bags consisted mainly of beech, with some oak and a couple of pieces of birch. All were neatly cut into stove lengths, and well … Continue reading
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Tagged bangle, beech, firewood, friction polish, Lathe, oak, shellac, tooth fairy, Turning, turning firewood, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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So much for a day off
So today was the last day of my long weekend, so I went out to clean the shed & sharpen my tools. If only……. I put some finish on the natural edge maple bowl I started on Saturday. The finish … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic lacquer, bowl, Cellulose Sanding Sealer, goblet, laburnum, Maple, natural edge, Sycamore, Wood Lathe, wooden bowl, Woodturning
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A turn for the better
I actually managed to get some turning done yesterday. Unfortunately the banksia nut exploded all over the place, so my intended project was a wash-out. Not to worry, at a fiver a pop it isn’t exactly going to break the … Continue reading
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Tagged acrylic lacquer, ash, Banksia Nut, bowl, Lathe, purple heart, spirit stain, Wood Lathe, wooden bowl, Woodturning
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Just a quickie
Yesterday I attended Scotland’s National Woodworking & Power Tool Show at Brodie’s Timber just a bit North from Perth on the A9 road. The event was held here because the Nelton’s show had to be cancelled this year. Although not … Continue reading
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Tagged Banksia Nut, bowl, friction polish, Lathe, shellac, spirit stain, stain, Turning, Woodturning
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Mini Van Helsing
This weekend, I actually got some turning done. I wrecked a vase, and had 7 attempts at turning a hammer shaft for this week’s planned project. The vase was part turned, and had been put away to dry. I was … Continue reading
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Still no output
So another weekend been and gone, and still no turning. A lack of sleep recently has not helped my doziness, and using power tools would really not be a good idea. I helped my Son start his venture into casting … Continue reading
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