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2nd Aug 2009, 10:33 PM
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Thought I'd get started on this today rather then leave it till too late
Never made a box before (at least on the lathe) 
Timber is sumthing which was a fence post between no 26 and no 28 (house numbers that is) It is about 100 x 75 x 120 mm box blank1_9326.jpg box blank 1_9322.jpg box blank 1_9325.jpg
Thought I'd turn it down and leave a couple of sides/faces with the weathered look box 1 rough_9329.jpg box 1 rough_9331.jpg
went to change the tool rest and used the gouge on my hand instead  ouch_9334.jpg
Now I know why the experts say "don't put the chisel under your arm while adjusting the rest" Though I imagine they might have been talking about something else 
It is now sitting in disgrace on the bench. I'll play with it again next weekend, maybe 
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2nd Aug 2009, 10:39 PM
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As one might say, "that's a cut above the rest". 
Sorry, should not joke about it but could not resist
the temptation. Hope it heals soon and you get
to complete the box without further distraction.
Allan
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2nd Aug 2009, 10:40 PM
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Allan,
made my day
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2nd Aug 2009, 10:45 PM
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Nick does that mean thats the finial of it
Bet you tell everyone you scored over the weekend
Gouge that had to hurt
Poor Sue bet she hasn't stopped laughing
Take it easy Nick we need you to show up the Victoian woman box makers
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2nd Aug 2009, 11:23 PM
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A mere flesh wound. Get back to it ya slacker.
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3rd Aug 2009, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by wheelinround 
Take it easy Nick we need you to show up the Victoian woman box makers |  I keep saying this ain't no competition. Especially when comparing wounds. Also, next time put the pointy bit of the gouge out the back not out the front.  Look after yourself. Get Mummy to kiss it better. |
3rd Aug 2009, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbo A mere flesh wound. Get back to it ya slacker. | 'Tis a bit of a scratch really but **** it hurt
So I finished off some pens, have to make the thin parting tool anyway Quote:
Originally Posted by wheelinround Nick does that mean thats the finial of it
Bet you tell everyone you scored over the weekend
Gouge that had to hurt
Poor Sue bet she hasn't stopped laughing
Take it easy Nick we need you to show up the Victoian woman box makers | Ray
Nice play on words
Hurt, I'm still wincing. And calling meself a silly B******
If you're pinning your hopes on me making a better box then some others on the forum then  This is my first attempt 
Anyone have any idea on how to finish such a box. The ones I've seen on sale tend to leave the weathered wood looking natural
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3rd Aug 2009, 10:24 AM
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not blood stained Nick 
I reckon an oil or friction wax is nice with such hard woods Nick
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3rd Aug 2009, 11:05 AM
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You are letting that tiny scratch stop you? It's not bleeding any longer, you don't have to worry about blood on the wood, what's the problem? |
3rd Aug 2009, 11:10 AM
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I had a similar issue on the weekend. My shed is roughly the size of a toilet cubicle, with a drill press in the middle of it. I reached past the drill (switched off, of course) to grab something off the shelf. The back of my forearm just brushed the tip of the brad point drill bit left in there. Man those things are sharp! The cut is about 5cm long and maybe 4-5mm deep  . Enough to bleed an awful lot!
Stupid way to score an injury
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3rd Aug 2009, 12:35 PM
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what Nick ain't tellin' us, folks, is that he was on the phone to the national health service in a New York minute....probably said that his hand was nearly sheared off 
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6th Aug 2009, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Robbo A mere flesh wound. Get back to it ya slacker. | It may be a smallish cut, but here's a largish bruise (a fall in the shed last week): P1000258.jpg
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6th Aug 2009, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jefferson It may be a smallish cut, but here's a largish bruise (a fall in the shed last week): Attachment 112860 | Oooooh! Very pretty. No wonder it slowed you down a bit.   |
6th Aug 2009, 11:31 AM
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Ouch
look after yourself
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