Thread: Timber offer + challenge

This is gonna be interesting. Pity I can't come out and play.

Hi guys,
Check this out, this goblet have started out, with a similar piece to what you guys are going to get, don't worry about the ring, so have fun!

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ww_oth...492612,00.html

http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/ww_oth...492666,00.html

Just do a Google world search on "goblet turning" and you get more than you can read and see. The above links come from the start of page 1, so grab a drink and start clicking...!

Cheers
RBTCO

Hi Skew,
I just read your post, don't be so disappointed, as your dreams can soon come through. hahahah
I will probably, in a near future, do a similar thing for the "big guns".
I will be taken special attention to who, will be going to "run for cover". hahahahahahahahah

Cheers
RBTCO

Hi folks.

Just been browsing this thread, interesting challenge for some. Don't do many goblets any more, people ask for other things.

Here's a photo of one of the last I did about 2 years ago. (Apart from my avatar, that is)
The timber is Laburnum.

May be a bit of inspiration for some, or an idea to work on.

May be a bit of inspiration for some, or an idea to work on.

I move that anyone in the challenge who produces something remotely this good be disqualified. Having never turned a goblet before, I'm aiming for "don't break it before it's finished".

Or if you do break it, make it look like you meant to...

Hey guys, I got my lathe for crissy last year so I havent had to much experience, Ive done a couple of goblets so far (and snapped a few as well). If its still available ill take #4 and have a go.

Benji.

Ps. please no paying me out if I snap it and you get a photo of two half goblets

Nice to see this thread and how its progressed a top idea.

There are many crafts that do such as this LOML has just got her Scaf Exhange stuff back
to run like it like they do would be harder. Each person sends fibre to a handling place (each year is different) then it is sorted and mailed out to someone else. Where they then have to spin and produce (used to be a scarf has grown to just about anything) mail it back and get your own back finished. http://www.coloniallakebooks.com.au/scarfexchange/

I wish all participants

Originally Posted by switt775

May be a bit of inspiration for some, or an idea to work on.

I move that anyone in the challenge who produces something remotely this good be disqualified. Having never turned a goblet before, I'm aiming for "don't break it before it's finished".

Or if you do break it, make it look like you meant to...

... which raises an interesting question: are we allowed to use only the lathe? I would have a snowball chance in hell to turn a piece like that, but I could give it a go if I can carve it. Rules, please?!

G'day everyone,

TePe,
Thanks for your words and post.
I'm familiar with your work, and this particular piece you showing to us, is indeed a beautiful example of what a goblet can be. I am not expecting nor reasonable to expect this group to produce something like that. The goblet that I'm expecting and requesting this group of participants to produce, is a much simpler (less complicated) form of goblet. Lets be real here, and with due respect to everyone, 80% of the "top guns", wouldn't produce such a piece. So challenge participants, don't worry, be courageous but not silly, I will keep an eye on the "competitors fairness", the best way I can.


Switt775,
You're be alright, mate

benji79,
Thanks, you're on!
Don't forget to sent me a PM with the address details.

Weelinround,
Thank you for your kind words. I will do my best to make this challenge trouble free, and fun for everyone. Yeah, you're right, this has been done before, (kind off) and many other great ideas like the one your wife is involved to, with great success. Is always a matter of who is prepared to start it. Simple ideas tent to work always well.

PARTICIPANTS LIST :
Name --------------------------- Blank #
1- ss_11000 ----------------------- 7
2- Frank&Earnest ---------------- 9 [*]
3- Pat ---------------------------- 1
4- Tankstand --------------------- 8
5- Robyn2839 ------------------- 12
6- Switt775 --------------------- 3
7- Harry72 ---------------------- 6
8- HappyHammer ---------------- 10 [*]
9- Funkychicken ----------------- 2
10- Benji79 ----------------------- 4

[*] - waiting for postal address

Remember, there are still 12 logs (blanks) available from the 20 so far on offer. Numbers 5 and 11 from the first lot are available, as also the logs from 13 to 20. Come on, boys and girls, have a go. There are still lots of people I know in this forum group, that classify for this challenge.

I would like also to "remind", that the prizes basket, is a bit empty still, so any donations would be appreciated. The purpose of this challenge, is not about winning material prizes, but it makes the all process a lot more exciting, when some "goodies" are for the taken!

Frank&Earnest,
Thank you for your enquiry.
I would like to keep things simple, and also keep in mind what is expected from this group of turners, and why.
I have no doubt that some people are quick learners and capable of great things in a short time frame, but on the other hand, how many people would equip their tool shed with every tool and accessory to work in conjunction with the wood lathe, in the first weeks and/or months of their new wood turning passion?
The very basic lathe and chisels (which is what most of this turners group have), is sufficient to create a variety of simple and normal form goblets, so I believe reasonable, to confine the making of these goblets, to basic lathe and chisels, sandpaper and finish coatings. (no routers, carving, etc).
It will be, one day the opportunity to use all that stuff on a challenge a few steps up!

If you got any other enquires, please just let me know.

Cheers
RBTCO

Ok, it will be hard using the skew chisel, the spindle gouge and the 60 grit gouge, but I can carve with them then!

Address sent, thanks.

do i qualify?

had a gmc for 3 years thing never worked good enough to make anything. should never have baught that blasted thing

iv only had a lathe for 2 months now. and have never tried a goblet only ever done are bowls.

well how bout it?

if its ok ill take #18

Hi RBTCO, didn't expect a beginner to turn out something like that goblet, just chucked it in to give a idea of what can be done, and not necessary completed on a lathe.

The goblet in my last post was 9" high and came from a article in the Woodturning mag. a few years ago. I have made a few over the years, but no two the same, thankfully! They are not hard to do, just time consuming, and a lot of hand work. As has already been said the stem is hand carved. I used a Proxon grinder with a carbide bit.

The original artist, his site, and my inspiration if anyone is interested Nikos Siragas
Good luck to all who take part in this challenge.

Hi RBTCO

I would love to give it a go...

I have been turning for less than a month.

Could I take #5 if it is still available..

Slopech4

Hi all,

Frank&Earnest,
Sorry mate!

Weisyboy,
I reckon, anyone that puts up with a GMC for 3 years, deserves a medal. As I mention previously, is not the amount of time, you had the lathe for, that counts. You will know better than anyone else, where your skill levels are. A bit of "self" modesty goes a long way, and that is what I am expecting forum members to exercise, before they make the decision to participate. After all, this can be a fun exercise for everyone, so you're on. Send me a PM with address info.

TePe,
Thanks for providing Nikos web link, is always something to learn!
I understand and appreciate you providing one of your pieces as an example, but I had to make sure that participants wouldn't think or expect, that they had to do something like that, not this time, yet.

Slopech4,
You're on, don't forget to PM with your postal info.

PARTICIPANTS LIST :
Name --------------------------- Blank #
1- ss_11000 ----------------------- 7
2- Frank&Earnest ---------------- 9
3- Pat ---------------------------- 1
4- Tankstand --------------------- 8
5- Robyn2839 ------------------- 12
6- Switt775 --------------------- 3
7- Harry72 ---------------------- 6
8- HappyHammer ---------------- 10
9- Funkychicken ----------------- 2
10- Benji79 ----------------------- 4
11- Weisyboy -------------------- 18 [*]
12- Slopech4 --------------------- 5 [*]

[*] - waiting for postal address

Thanks everyone, for sending the requested information, so promptly. Most appreciated.

Cheers
RBTCO