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  1. 8th January 2013, 10:00 AM #1
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    Default New acorns

    A new batch of acorns. Acquired a new texturing tool and had to give it a workout. I think the texturing make the tops look better. These were finished with Ubeaut Glow. The textured tops were finished with traditional wax for a dull finish to contrast with the polished bottoms.
    The dark two are black wattle and the two lighter acorns are spotted gum. Spotted gum cut a nice thread.
    What do you think?
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    Very nice Jim
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    Looks like you might be getting the knack of it now.
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    great stuff jim, i think the textured ones definately look part!
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    You have as usual given us another "lesson" Jim, beautiful work, thanks.
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    Jim, perfect!! Was it a challenge??
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    Thanks fellows for the nice comments. These little suckers are really fun to make.

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    Ad every time I turn on the lathe is a challenge.
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    Quote Originally Posted by powderpost View Post
    Thanks fellows for the nice comments. These little suckers are really fun to make.


    Ad every time I turn on the lathe is a challenge.
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    Jim top shelf. A challenge when you turn on the lathe? Yeah right - what to come up with a new idea. Did you use a threaded jamb chuck to reverse turn the top & bottom?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mobyturns View Post
    Jim top shelf. A challenge when you turn on the lathe? Yeah right - what to come up with a new idea. Did you use a threaded jamb chuck to reverse turn the top & bottom?
    Yep, actually it is much, much better, easier and quicker, to chase a thread to finish off with.
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    nice bunch of nuts there jim
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