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Category Archives: thistle
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 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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