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13th May 2009, 07:23 PM #1
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Current WIP
I started this Silky Oak urn nearly 4 years ago when I first got my lathe, but lost interest in it. Having seen some really nice silky Oak pieces recently I thought I'd resurrect the project. I'm off the Ern's on Friday to try his laser guided deep hollowing system so I can finish the inside (I'll just tell myself that I don't need one
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I think I'll use this piece of Mallee Root for the top.
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14th May 2009, 12:37 PM #2
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John, it should look great when finished.
Did those cracks appear 4 yrs ago or just now?...seems that after 4 years it should be bone dry and not checking
You did say urn....planning ahead ?
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14th May 2009, 01:36 PM #3
What... you mean it's not 1792?
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Turning the inside of that will make you pucker!
I like the Mallee Root lid.
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I know you believe you understand what you think I wrote, but I'm not sure you realize that what you just read is not what I meant.
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14th May 2009, 01:42 PM #4
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Ed, the cracks have been there for ages.
Originally Posted by Ed Reiss
John, it should look great when finished.
Did those cracks appear 4 yrs ago or just now?...seems that after 4 years it should be bone dry and not checking
You did say urn....planning ahead ?To grow old is inevitable.... To grow up is optional
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14th May 2009, 01:46 PM #5
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JIM JIM, another order on the way
Good luck hope it all holds together. What is the use for the urn/ern going to be.
Not planning on an earthly rush for it are you?
Would love to come down and watch but after 3 weeks home work rang and said why havent you been in so i told them i only come in when they ring me - i also explained i have had counselling to get over it. They were disapointed that i didnt have the sh&ts cos i think they have been tryng to punish me but i have enjoyed it
Was actually hoping they wouldnt ring again but aahh well all good things come to an end. So off to Adelaide about 4 pm today.
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15th May 2009, 02:48 PM #6
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Laser guided and ready to go....
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unfortunately the batteries didn't last long
and it was back to more traditional methods.
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Sorry Jim, no immediate plans to go laser guided.
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15th May 2009, 02:55 PM #7
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Aaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!! Originally Posted by Grumpy John
Laser guided and ready to go....
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unfortunately the batteries didn't last long and it was back to more traditional methods.
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Sorry Jim, no immediate plans to go laser guided. There's a screw missing from one of your jaws GJ (shhhh - don't tell Ern!!!)
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15th May 2009, 07:08 PM #8
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It's not missing................... that's my new balancing system Originally Posted by TTIT
Aaaaaaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh!!!! There's a screw missing from one of your jaws GJ (shhhh - don't tell Ern!!!)
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15th May 2009, 08:54 PM #9
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Picked up no. 3 laser pointer this arvo. One that takes AAA batteries. It's sposed to be able to project an arrow but darned if I can see it. Mighta been handy: "push this way, the other way gives you a colander" ;-}
Sorry we didn't get further GJ.Cheers, Ern
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15th May 2009, 10:33 PM #10
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unfortunately the batteries didn't last long
...so that's why your grumpy
Cheers,
Ed
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15th May 2009, 10:50 PM #11
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Didn't test the form for "neck strength," Ern? Originally Posted by rsser
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16th May 2009, 11:22 AM #12
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Looks like scary work to me. too delicate for my hands to work on.
Reality is no background music.
Cheers John
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16th May 2009, 01:34 PM #13
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Not that scary Alan, you've just got to have confidence in yourself, and a bottle of scotch handy
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More pictures......
I suppose I should have called this a vase not an urn.
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I'm not happy with the "collar" for want of a better word, it just doesn't look right.... Any suggestions. It will be easy to fix as it's not glued in yet.
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16th May 2009, 02:22 PM #14
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Why do you think GJ's turning a collar for it? Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!
Didn't test the form for "neck strength," Ern?
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GJ, I'd suggest a plain bead for it.Cheers, Ern
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16th May 2009, 04:16 PM #15
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Taper the bottom of the collar so that it visually blends/sweeps into the main form. As the two woods are so different in colour you don't need to make much of the transition between the two. The top lip of the collar could be a bit more voluptuous (in keeping with the main form) and then defined with something like a bead or incised lines at the point the lip ends and the collar leads down to the body of the form. Originally Posted by Grumpy John
BTW - the main form is right on the money.
NeilStay sharp and stay safe!
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