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    Default First vase ever

    HI I am so pleased out with this one. I have dug it right down to the bottom. bit by bit I got there very happy. black sassafras. can't get the same shine on it like on a pen but it was fun though
    I can't wait your thoughts. I do think I should of not made the top as wide as I did but it still looks ok.
    sorry my daughter cut the top off the rim. As soon as she goes and plays I take another so as not to offend her photography skills..
    bye Toni

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    Look's great Toni I found hollowing my first few forms a very satisfying achievement too - something about meeting the challenge. Gets much easier with better tools though.

    (Didn't think we'd see anymore once those pen kits arrived! )
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    I am leaving I am leaving she mumbles. They don't want me here. but but...LOL no I have enjoyed doing other things other than my pens but pens I like them because they are lot quicker than other forms.
    Toni

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    Toni,

    Keep up the hollowing, it's a lot of fun although it does take a bit longer. I have attached an image of my latest effort, not too fussed about the shape, it's a bit "squat". It's from EMU Apple and the spout is from "pteracarpis sandalina" - not too sure on the spelling.

    I haven't been turning much over the last 7-8 months but will get into it NEXT week, my new lathe is supposed to be delivered this week end.

    Peter from Pomona (QLD)

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    how did you get in that hold hollowed out??
    Toni

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    Quote Originally Posted by Little Festo View Post
    ...my new lathe is supposed to be delivered this week end.

    Peter from Pomona (QLD)
    What you were producing on the old one put us all to shame anyway - what have you ordered ???
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    Good going, Toni. Keep it up. It would take me a lot longer to do a pen than a hollowform. )
    The next one will be easier... 'specially if you make you an Oland Tool.
    Al
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    Very nice looking, Toni. What finish did you use?

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    shellawax but could not get a real good shine. but it still nice for a first time
    Toni

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    G'Day Toni

    Very nice, keep at them

    Cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by lubbing5cherubs View Post
    shellawax but could not get a real good shine. but it still nice for a first time
    Like EEE, a little bit of Shellawax goes a long way but too much causes problems like a matte finish or streaking.

    'Tis exactly the same as for pens... sand/EEE 'til scratch free and semi-gloss, just a dab of Shellawax on a rag and buff 'til your fingers burn. If you can't get it hot enough without pushing hard, increase the RPMs. Work one area at a time, only add more Shellawax when needed.

    You did well, Toni, especially for a first attempt at deep hollowing. Any time you try something for the first time and actually end up with something besides sawdust to show for your efforts, that has to be considered a success.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lubbing5cherubs View Post
    how did you get in that hold hollowed out??
    Toni
    Toni, it's two pieces. The body is turned and the spout is then fitted (epoxied) with a tenon type joint. The inside of the spout is turned and finished before fitting, then the spout is finished attached to the body. Some really good turners will turn from an access hole about that size and turn to 2-3mm wall thickness.

    TTIT,

    The old lathe is a Vicmarc 300 variable speed short bed (nice lathe), the new one is a Stubby 1000, Enzo from Vermec hinted at delivering and setting it up on Sunday. I'll have both lathes set up but the wife wants access to the Vicmarc when required.

    Peter

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    well done , it looks great ,
    progessed form pens then have we?,
    lol next year she will borrow 's Lathe to turn posts for the front of her house lol
    i perfer lager items personaly but have never turned a pen , might bye 1 pen kit and make 10 pens LOL ( i allways loose plastic ones ), trouble is a big vase uses enought timber for 100 pens
    how come a 10mm peg dont fit in a 10mm hole

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    sorry sawdustsniffer... I got a pen on the lathe tonight. Need a fix..LOL
    Toni

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    Thumbs up

    Keep up the hollowing, it's a lot of fun although it does take a bit longer. I have attached an image of my latest effort, not too fussed about the shape, it's a bit "squat". It's from EMU Apple and the spout is from "pteracarpis sandalina" - not too sure on the spelling.

    Peter I would say the shape is fine and very good grain to boot
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