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Category Archives: art
Holiday Time
I’ve been a bit erratic with my postings, being deeply into the holiday spirit, and holiday beer. I have had quite a few days of doing absolutely nothing, and a few days of turning. Also been busy with family matters, … Continue reading
Posted in art, Chuck, eccentric turning, friction polish, Hollow Form, Hurricane Bawbag, Idiot Inside, oak, Paste Wax, Silver Birch, sycamore, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning, yew
Tagged eccentric turning, Hollow Form, Hurricane Bawbag, Lathe, oak, paste wax, Seasoned Timber, shellac, silver birch, Sycamore, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning, yew
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A bit more “art”
I’m getting closer to what I want the arty bits to look like. This one is in cherry, and with a natural edge. The bit on top opens, but I think the “skirt” is still longer than I am looking … Continue reading
Posted in art, Box, cherry, finial, Idiot Inside, thistle, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged cherry, chuck, finial, Lathe, thistle, turned box, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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My first “art” attempt
I’m not a particularly creative person. I tend to see what other people are doing and try to emulate their work. I saw something on TV last week that inspired me to try something different. It was a chocolate fountain. … Continue reading
Posted in art, Bowl, Box, finial, Idiot Inside, thistle, yew
Tagged chuck, finial, Lathe, thin stem, thistle, turned box, Turning, Wood Lathe, wooden bowl, Woodturning, yew
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