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Hermit
16th December 2013, 10:14 PM
My second and third turning projects. They don't compare to the other stuff I see in this section, but I'm happy anyway. :)

This is today's, my favourite of the two - Merbau, 90mm diameter x 35mm tall, finished in satin WOP. (Might give it a few more coats yet. I haven't decided for sure - I sort of like the rough look as it is.)
Sorry 'bout the poor lighting.

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And this is the first one, yesterday's, Blackbutt and Tas Oak, about 70mm diameter and 95mm tall, finished in 2 coats Shellawax. I don't think I like this one much.

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I bought the little glass inserts from eBay, ~$1 each for 24. I guess I'll be making a few more of these things. Good beginner's practice at least.

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Again, any and all comments are welcome, especially constructive criticism.

Cliff Rogers
16th December 2013, 10:33 PM
I like the first one the best. :2tsup:

Hermit
16th December 2013, 10:37 PM
I like the first one the best. :2tsup:


G'day Cliff, thanks.
I'm unsure, though - the first one I showed or the first one I made? Merbau or Blackbutt/Tas Oak?

Sturdee
16th December 2013, 10:43 PM
I like the Merbau one better as the shape is a lot more solid as I feel the second (your first) is top heavy and likely to be knocked over too easily.

As a first effort very well done.


Peter.

Hermit
16th December 2013, 10:50 PM
I like the Merbau one better as the shape is a lot more solid as I feel the second (your first) is top heavy and likely to be knocked over too easily.
As a first effort very well done.
Peter.

Thanks Peter. The top-heaviness was one of the things that concerned me about that one. Originally, I was going to make the 'stem' much thinner, but left it thick for that very reason. (It's loosely based on a poppy.)

Dalboy
17th December 2013, 09:30 AM
I think that the first (Merbau) tea light is the better design what would be nice is to make another two identical(should help with the practice) then get a nice piece of wood in a light colour and stand the three on it and make a nice table centre piece. Now then Steve should I really be giving you ideas as you will be overtaking me with your turning.:U:U:U.

Glad to see you have used an insert

Hermit
17th December 2013, 10:08 AM
I think that the first (Merbau) tea light is the better design what would be nice is to make another two identical(should help with the practice) then get a nice piece of wood in a light colour and stand the three on it and make a nice table centre piece. Now then Steve should I really be giving you ideas as you will be overtaking me with your turning.:U:U:U.

Glad to see you have used an insert

Thanks for that Derek. It sounds like a good idea, to add some contrast by using a lighter stand. I was going to make some sets of three, but didn't consider mounting them on a single base.
I don't think you need worry about me overtaking you with your turning anytime soon, either. :D

I started to make one without an insert, then a mate showed me a deep burn on his coffee table, (matches glued onto a substrate), from where a tea light candle had been used on it's own, not in a holder.

Then I saw Mike Waldt in a YouTube video make a tea-light holder with a glass insert, so asked where he got them, (eBay :doh: ), and bought some, for an added measure of safety. Personally, I doubt that hardwoods are too likely to burn, but the inserts make sure. Cheap insurance.

Edit: And these are actually my 4th and 5th turnings, not 2nd and 3rd. I forgot the yo-yos. Dunno how, I play with mine (yo-yo) most nights. It's addictive, like the turning itself.

artme
17th December 2013, 10:31 AM
Gotta agree with wot's been sed :aro-u:.

My vote also goes to the Merbau!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

DSEL74
17th December 2013, 01:04 PM
Same Merbu is a better form and I like the idea of a set. The set doesn't have to be the same size, It could be a cluster of the same form in three sizes.

Here are some other ideas which may give you inspiration
http://www.gaiam.com.au/images/products/md/04-0366.jpghttp://images.getprice.com.au/uploadimg/2760/200_Mango-Wood-Grain-Tea-Light-Holder-321211-1-catalog.jpghttp://www.wood-vases.com/images/Handcrafted%20Wooden%20Bowls%20Containers%20Dishes/walnut-tea-light-candle-holder.jpghttp://www.namaste-uk.com/shopimages/products/normal/LNC4.jpghttp://www.ebsqart.com/Art/Gallery/wood/719962/650/650/TLwithTable6xMain01.jpg

Hermit
17th December 2013, 01:42 PM
Gotta agree with wot's been sed :aro-u:.

My vote also goes to the Merbau!!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Thanks Arthur. I'm glad that the Merbau one is more popular - I put a lot more thought into the form and a lot more work into shaping the top cleanly. Also, I think the timber looks better. It's got character.
Since posting the pics I've given that one two more coats of satin WOP. Looks 'finished' now.



Same Merbu is a better form and I like the idea of a set. The set doesn't have to be the same size, It could be a cluster of the same form in three sizes.

Here are some other ideas which may give you inspiration


Thanks for the good feedback, and for the inspiring pics. I especially like the 'rings', with candles at the top. I've got a small gallery that I've added them to.
I've seen a few sets of three, with each a different height, and was planning to go that way with at least one set.

I'm in the middle of another Merbau one now, but I won't bore everyone too much by posting it. I'll just keep knocking them out, then maybe a group shot when I have a decent number made.

Cliff Rogers
17th December 2013, 07:11 PM
G'day Cliff, thanks.
I'm unsure, though - the first one I showed or the first one I made? Merbau or Blackbutt/Tas Oak?

The Kwila one. :D

Hermit
17th December 2013, 09:28 PM
The Kwila one. :D

Thanks Cliff. That makes it unanimous.