Thread: A Few Turnings

i love the carved form that must have taken a while

Matt

They all look great

I like the natural edged piece. Sure, most of the work is done by nature but getting the best out of it takes some skill.

Not too rapt in the carved form, but that's just me. Don't forget to show the spalted bowl again after you've finished it, that's gonna be one nice piece when finished. Kudos to you for spotting it's potential and saving it from a fate worse than... well... as bad as... errmm... of(?) burning.

I like them all. Usually something good hiding inside most firewood. Too bad we can't turn all of it, but I guess we have to leave something to burn.

Joe

Super stuff Peter - really nice. I like the lot! Amazing what's lurking in the firewood pile, waiting to be released.

Beautiful pieces Peter! I'd like to see the spalted piece with a finish on it too - didn't realise Sally wattle would do that.
How do you keep the bark on the Sally wattle? All mine peels off while drying

very nice peter,tried spalted only once,being stupid didnt wear a mask.. hence never again,just my own silly fault.but they all look great.

Peter, very well done, I like them all!!!
Beautiful wood, and a great save too.

all up to your great standard.
like the fire wood ! one best.

Peter everyone of these should be a money maker... that is, if you sell turnings.... if not, they should keep your better half happy!
I really like the shape of that first one, but I know it's difficult to do, and make it right. You done it.
Natural edged bowl seems right on, too. I like the foot... gonna have to try that.
Nailed the form on the spalted piece. Forgot the finish, eh? I hate it when that happens.
The carved piece... Bloke, that is awesome! Elegant simplicity, beautifully done. Wish I knew how to pronounce the timber. That piece begs to be held and admired... hmmm, that remark reminds me of a shiela I once knew...
Like the form and the neck on that last one... I think I'll give that a try, too.
All in all, some mighty beautiful work... stick your chest out, Mate.

Peter,
What Al said only with an Aussie accent! I like the whole lot you have excelled. I look forward to seeing the spalted piece finished Great work

Little Fresco
I love your wavy bowl. SUPERB!
Though the orhers are far from not being real nice too

Lovely work, especially the wattle vase; the wood is beautiful all on its own, but the shape is just perfect, it really has the most beautiful profile.

Originally Posted by TTIT

Beautiful pieces Peter! I'd like to see the spalted piece with a finish on it too - didn't realise Sally wattle would do that.
How do you keep the bark on the Sally wattle? All mine peels off while drying

I turned the piece wet and I "dabbed" thin CA glue onto the bark. That piece is Black Wattle.

I used an organ oil product, Woodguard on the outside - http://www.organoil.com.au/woodguard/index.html - on the outside, anyone else used it?? then their hard burnishing oil and some Ubeaut natural wax to buff up. I imagine imagine it will need some attention later as the timber dries.

Peter