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Thread: First crosscut attempt
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12th February 2008, 06:19 PM #1
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First crosscut attempt
Managed to make a first attempt using crosscut blanks (osage orange courtesy of Amos - thanks heaps!
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Decided a black titanium cigar would look rather classy with the timber, so I snuck the blanks in on the tail end of a set I am making for a mate (photos of those in a few days if all goes well
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As per Amos' advice, I took very light cuts, making sure the chisels were nice & sharp (just to be sure, I think I sharpened them about 3 times during the whole process). No blowouts or cracks, so I'm officially declaring it a major success!
Sanded to 1500 grit, sealed with CA and coated with 5 coats of rustins. Finished with MM down to 12000, followed by the rustins buffing compound then plastic polish.
Photos don't really do it justice, my poor camera can't seem to cope with some of these timbers. the end grain has an amazing glow - almost luminescence.
Anyway enough of the prattle, on with the pen :
Coffee, chocolate, women. Some things are better rich.
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12th February 2008, 06:31 PM #2
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Crosscuts
Hey,hey,hey!! Wonderful!!
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12th February 2008, 06:38 PM #3
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Nice job on the x-cut and sweet looking pen. Have only successfully finished about 3 x-cut (had a lot more explode on me
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CorbsIt's only a mistake if you don't learn from it.
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12th February 2008, 06:50 PM #4
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Looks good DM, great effort.
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12th February 2008, 06:53 PM #5
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I remember years since now the amazing results from cross cutting,one of the most notable using Hairy Oak. I do as well enjoy Orange Osage as now you are converted to as well.Our wood guild had an over one hundred year specimen cut up for member purchase.One thing of note is the value of Cyanoacrylate glue for this and Burl timbers.
Your work is first class and examples of hard work that pays off.
Peter
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12th February 2008, 07:36 PM #6
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Whoahhh!!! breath taking, beautifully finished, congratulations, have a Cigar!
Amos
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12th February 2008, 08:51 PM #7
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Thanks for the kind comments guys.
Have a cigar - actually I think I've got some brandy to go with that ...
Peter that hundred year old specimen sounds like a pretty special piece of timber!
You're spot on about the CA - did wonders on a few pieces of burl I've done lately. Pity about the fumes, though...Coffee, chocolate, women. Some things are better rich.
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12th February 2008, 11:19 PM #8
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DM nice work on the x-cut Osage Cigar you have done, it is pleasing to see people have the courage and the the abilty to think outside the square when it comes to cutting timbers. I have just cut some White Cedar x-cut as well as at a 45 degree angle. Has a good colour to it will also lend to dying as well. Great finish as wel. As for CA set up a fan to blow fumes away from you and have your room well ventilated.
Darren
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12th February 2008, 11:20 PM #9
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Very Nice! I too have started to do more xcuts. Give some very interesting results for sure, including the occasional "KA-PLEWEYYYY"
I'm hearing lots of success with Rustins! Dang you guys... Just when I get used to something you have to change it up on me!
jimTurned Around in Idaho
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12th February 2008, 11:36 PM #10
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Jim I am pretty sure some one gave a link to a supplier in The States there of the product. Also check out the IAP site for the Enduro finishing method and The Pen Shop about the Plexi glass finishing.
Cheers
Darren
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12th February 2008, 11:41 PM #11
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nice job, the silver kit with that wood really sets it off well. Great job
Toni
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13th February 2008, 08:52 AM #12
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Wow!
Dm what a blast nice pen
The cross cuts relly bring out the grain and the wow factor
Greenie coming
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13th February 2008, 10:41 PM #13
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The shape and graining are really nice, well done...
Glenn McCullough
Chesterfield, MI
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16th February 2008, 05:16 AM #14
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