First project

[yowie]

Quite new to turning so quite a basic project - a shark donger for my father in law. Also new to carving so a basic bull shark on there too.337434337433337435

[Hermosil]

Nice job what timber did you use?

[Christos]

It's good to get the first project done.
Looks good.

[Uncle Al]

I reckon the handle is way too short. Needs to be about 6 foot long for me to get anywhere near the bity end of a shark:D.
Looks to be a nice hard bit of timber, and really like the carving.
You might have discovered a nice sideline business flogging these to fishing mates with individual carvings and maybe the guys initials etc.
Enjoy your turning, it is great fun.

Alan...

[yowie]

Cheers for the feedback guys. I think that the wood is tassie oak. Just a bit of an old 4x4 pergoda post. Don't think I'll be making them for a living with the carving - takes too long to do.

[dunamis]

Tas oak is pretty light coloured unless you stained it? Hope it gets out to good use!!

[yowie]

Just used an outdoor furniture oil as it will be living in a boat. I thought it might offer some protection against the elements. It ceretainly made it a lot darker than the origional colour.

[Tim Creeper]

Nice first project. The carving is a nice touch. We thinks we might see a bit more of your stuff, ay.

[yowie]

Cheers Tim, I don't get over this side too often, usually hang out in Big stuff. My turning is more of an aside for when I need something - tool handles etc but I guess the odd bowl etc will get in there. I do enjoy it, really need to go do a few lessons though. Anyone interested??