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funkychicken
23rd September 2008, 03:33 PM
Okay, I'm at a loss...How do you turn timber fruit (apples,pears)???
wheelinround
23rd September 2008, 06:38 PM
FC I just did a google with "Turning a Wooden Pear"
came up with pages worth of it
http://www.turnedwood.co.uk/
There are a number of ways I guess I was shown one recently using the paper chuck method.
bobsreturn2003
23rd September 2008, 06:38 PM
i could tell you but would have to shoot you . sorry still battling with the fruit? try the library , some of the woodwork books have articles . cheers bob
Rum Pig
24th September 2008, 10:20 AM
Hi FC
I think I have a book at home that shows you how to turn a apple:)
Since you live a little further than I'm willing to drive I can photocopy the pages for you:D and post them in the mail.
I would scan them for you but I do not have a scanner:no:
Hope this helps
Ed Reiss
24th September 2008, 12:26 PM
Backsky...
Are you looking to turn the actual fruit or the wood from the tree?:?:?
Cheers,
Ed :D
Rum Pig
24th September 2008, 03:04 PM
I would think he means to turn wood that looks like the fruit. I would guess that Funkychicken has got enough experience to be able to turn the wood from the tree:rolleyes:
Skew ChiDAMN!!
24th September 2008, 06:09 PM
I turn them between centres with a skew, leaving a small (mebbe 2-3mm wide and the same long) stub at each end.
The stub on the top is drilled out and a small tapered peg glued in as the stem, while the bottom one gets flared out and stained black to make the... "star-shaped thing on the bottom of apples 'n pears." :D
This one was turned from crapiata several years ago, stained with cold tea and no other finish. In person it loks a lot more realistic than the photos... realistic enough to not be obvious at first glance when put into a fruit-bowl... :wink:
Sawdust Maker
24th September 2008, 09:53 PM
Chook
I could scan a page or two and email you if you wish.
Skew
cold tea as a stain - interesting :2tsup:
Skew ChiDAMN!!
24th September 2008, 10:04 PM
cold tea as a stain - interesting :2tsup:
Yeah. Normally putting a cuppa on your headstock while you're turning isn't a good idea.
But even I can't be unlucky all of the time... :rolleyes::D
Sawdust Maker
24th September 2008, 10:10 PM
:rotfl:
artme
25th September 2008, 05:20 PM
Feathered One - I thought you were beyond help! :D:D:p:p
bobsreturn2003
25th September 2008, 05:56 PM
good to see a young guy who asks for help and willing to learn . go funky !
bobsreturn2003
25th September 2008, 05:58 PM
is that cold tea with milk and sugar? how much sugar?
RETIRED
25th September 2008, 06:13 PM
If you have sugar you end up with a toffee apple.:rolleyes:
jow104
25th September 2008, 06:40 PM
Hi FC
I think I have a book at home that shows you how to turn a apple:)
Since you live a little further than I'm willing to drive I can photocopy the pages for you:D and post them in the mail.
I would scan them for you but I do not have a scanner:no:
Hope this helps
A digital camera works the same as a scanner, you need a steady hand tho.
Manuka Jock
25th September 2008, 08:54 PM
I turn them between centres with a skew, leaving a small (mebbe 2-3mm wide and the same long) stub at each end.
The stub on the top is drilled out and a small tapered peg glued in as the stem, while the bottom one gets flared out and stained black to make the... "star-shaped thing on the bottom of apples 'n pears." :D
This one was turned from crapiata several years ago, stained with cold tea and no other finish. In person it loks a lot more realistic than the photos... realistic enough to not be obvious at first glance when put into a fruit-bowl... :wink:
funny looking pineapple ya got there Skew :D
funkychicken
25th September 2008, 09:11 PM
Chook
I could scan a page or two and email you if you wish.
That'd be good:2tsup:
CSUSA sells a fruit turning chuck (piece of metal shaped like a funnel) which looks very interesting..
Caveman
25th September 2008, 10:45 PM
"star-shaped thing on the bottom of apples 'n pears."
Have seen mentioned somewhere that one can drill a small hole and insert a clove (the spice) - should look quite realistic and maybe worth a try :shrug:.
Skew ChiDAMN!!
26th September 2008, 01:17 AM
Actually, I'd heard the same thing but had forgotten all about it. :-
Thanks for jogging my memory! :2tsup:
BernieP
26th September 2008, 07:01 PM
G'Day FC
Have a look here www.woodcraft.com/<wbr>articles.aspx?articleid=454 (http://www.woodcraft.com/articles.aspx?articleid=454)
Cheers
Bernie