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Category Archives: friction polish
Almost tidy
I’m not ready to photograph the shed yet, I still have to tidy the place up and put some timber away. I definitely have more work space though even before stuff is finally put away. I was starting to take … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Paste Wax, spalted beech, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, Lathe, paste wax, Seasoned Timber, Skew, Skew Chisel, Spalted Beech, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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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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And here we are
Finished the project tonight. Not too bad for a first attempt I feel. I know exactly where I went wrong, so next time I will know the pit-falls to avoid. As I mentioned before it is made from soft pine, … Continue reading
Posted in Box, Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, Pine, Secret Project, thistle, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged Lathe, Pine, Seasoned Timber, Skew, thistle, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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The project continues
No more photos as yet, that would be too much of a give-away. Glue-up is complete, and shaping is almost done too. The mechanical part seems to work well enough, and the top is an excellent fit. Finish will be … Continue reading
Posted in Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, Pine, Secret Project, thistle, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged chuck, Lathe, Pine, Seasoned Timber, thistle, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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A touch eccentric
I have seen a few videos of “eccentric” turning. Hey, I’m adventurous enough to be dangerous so I had to give it a go. Of course, nobody told me it was difficult until after I had had tried it. So … Continue reading
Posted in cherry, Chuck, eccentric turning, friction polish, moonshine, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning, yew
Tagged cherry, chuck, eccentric turning, goblet, Lathe, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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The Weekend So Far
Here I am in the middle of a long weekend, celebrating the May-day holiday. I was asked to make a gift for a 50th birthday gift. The recipient is an avid rugby fan, and is difficult to buy for. The … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, friction polish, Mahogany, moonshine, Pen, spalted beech, Turned Pen, Wood Pen, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Wood, Wood Lathe, Wood Pen, Woodturning
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A distinct lack of Easter eggs
Although egg shaped things are on my to-do list, I decided it would be too obvious turning eggs at Easter. The ickle lidded pot I turned over the weekend changed shape due to a design opportunity. (aka mistake) The shape … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, moonshine, mystery timber, oak, tea-light, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, bowl, chuck, Lathe, Mystery Timber, oak, Sycamore, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Happy Easter
Easter Monday meets April Fools day. Don’t worry though, I wont be running any pranks. I’ve had a very quiet weekend, spending time with the family, but did venture out to the shed for a short time yesterday. Now we … Continue reading
Posted in Beech, Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, Mahogany, moonshine, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged beech, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Monday Funday
Last day of my long weekend, and back to work tomorrow. I have really enjoyed myself today, tidying the garage mainly and organising things a bit better. I only made one thing today, a travel mug to replace the original … Continue reading
Posted in Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, moonshine, oak, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged chuck, Hurricane Bawbag, Lathe, oak, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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Up yours Vivaldi
4 seasons in one day, is what we had yesterday. I abandoned the shed before getting anything much done. I turned a little cherry bowl, which was photographed on the iphone, so didn’t turn out very well. I made a … Continue reading
Posted in Chuck, friction polish, Idiot Inside, moonshine, mystery timber, Turning, Woodchuck Chuck, Woodturning
Tagged bowl, cherry, chuck, Lathe, turned box, Turning, Turning Tools, Wood Lathe, Woodturning
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