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18th April 2005, 08:29 PM #1
Well you got to start somewhere ...
My first turning. Never touched a lathe before. So here's me and the $69 GMC and a few newly-sharpened very cheap turning chisels.
All I had was a 6-1/2" piece of Jarrah to hand and a desire to make a small mallet for my paring chisels. I try not to use a hammer on these, but when trimming dovetails sometime you need to give it a little nudge. Hence the small mallet (I have a few others of reasonable size).
Now on to chisel handles. Any advice?
Regards from Perth
Derek
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18th April 2005, 08:35 PM #2
Derek looks good, what did you finish it with?
You can never have enough planes, that is why Mr Stanley invented the 1/2s
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18th April 2005, 08:37 PM #3Deceased
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Nice work Derek. But you using a power lathe doesn't seem right somehow.
Peter.
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18th April 2005, 08:45 PM #4Originally Posted by Sturdee
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18th April 2005, 09:26 PM #5using a power lathe doesn't seem right somehow
I burnished the surface with shavings, then finished with a single coat of Danish Oil to seal the wood.
This could become quite addictive..
Regards from Perth
Derek
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18th April 2005, 09:57 PM #6Originally Posted by derekcohen
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18th April 2005, 10:30 PM #7
Welcome to the turning side of woodwork. Yes it does become addictive.
Nice first effort.
Macca
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18th April 2005, 10:58 PM #8
Derek,this may be of some assistance www.wawa.com.au
West Australian Woodturners Association.
However you seem to be coping quite well...hm.. wonder where that saying came from ..obviously from the day's of yore!
CheersJohnno
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18th April 2005, 11:54 PM #9Retired
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Originally Posted by derekcohen
Off centre holes ( no rude comments) look terrible.
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19th April 2005, 12:16 AM #1021 with 26 years experience
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Hei Derek,
Great work - when the wife gets tired you could always swipe next doors moggy and stick it in a king size version of a mouse wheel.
Liddlelow craft group out in Kenwick is a great group if you're looking for a turning club - pm me if you want contact info.
Cheers
Paul
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19th April 2005, 05:34 PM #11SENIOR MEMBER
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19th April 2005, 09:05 PM #15Originally Posted byBoring signature time again!