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  1. 8th June 2012, 04:32 PM #1
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    .. is 1 piece of cork oak half Spalted ... I called "Pandora" because although it has a lid, when I started tornirlo, the indentations of the bark "came out of everything" ... .. a myriad of insects .. insects, ... cocoons and pupae had literally several that infested the entire surface and the inside of the cork ... poor things .. Unfortunately, the eviction was executive: blush: ... finish sealer spagliettato .. about an inch thick, I could not do better than being afraid of losing the bark .. but I must say that given the type of work, "we are all one centimeter" .. I would say that the measures are quite "impressive" because the mouth measuring 1 overall of less than 34 cm ... the foot of the base 8 ... the height of nearly 40 ... In short .. a "Vasone"! .. .. I'm glad I managed to keep the design of the cortex thought I'd get by having "come down" almost to the base .. the only thing that I was able to "drive" for the rest, applauding the nature of the design and colors that gave me ....
    Thanks to all for comments and recommendations .. .. sorry for my bad english

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    You certainly are adventurous in your turning .I hope you are well protected from bits that fly off .
    Keep up the good work.
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnerted View Post
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    You certainly are adventurous in your turning .I hope you are well protected from bits that fly off .
    Keep up the good work.
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    .... thanks turnerted , when working on such pieces actually use Trend Pro Airshield although in summer it becomes more difficult to use ..
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    Can't believe you saved even the bark, brilliant
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    Quote Originally Posted by dai sensei View Post
    Can't believe you saved even the bark, brilliant
    thanks dai sensei ... was a sweat ..
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    Beautiful piece there Francè.
    Glad to see you have a proper Lathe

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    Quote Originally Posted by wm460 View Post
    Beautiful piece there Francè.
    Glad to see you have a proper Lathe
    .. thanks wm460 ...
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    I've had an ongoing discussion as to whether you can turn cork or just shape it with abrasive paper.

    Guess you've answered that one for us then.

    Another very good achievement.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dr4g0nfly View Post
    I've had an ongoing discussion as to whether you can turn cork or just shape it with abrasive paper.

    Guess you've answered that one for us then.

    Another very good achievement.
    I saw that the cork needs to gouge very sharp and light touch to avoid tearing, and is also very abrasive sharpening you always, sorry for my bad English ... thanks for your intervention
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    That is a beautiful bit of wood, cork call it what you will and you have shown great skill to open Mother natures "Pandoras Box"
    look forward to seeing more of your work
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    Amazing looking piece.

    I also like learning a few Italian words. "Tornirlo" sounds much more fun than mere turning. It also sounds to me like it even gives an idea that there will be a lot of stuff flying round in the air.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-basher View Post

    That is a beautiful bit of wood, cork call it what you will and you have shown great skill to open Mother natures "Pandoras Box"
    look forward to seeing more of your work
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    thanks bowl-basher ... very kind ..
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    Quote Originally Posted by tea lady View Post
    Amazing looking piece.

    I also like learning a few Italian words. "Tornirlo" sounds much more fun than mere turning. It also sounds to me like it even gives an idea that there will be a lot of stuff flying round in the air.
    thanks tea lady ... after the first flying machines are working quietly enough you just have a light hand..
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