my first photo

[nine fingers]

This is the first time i have posted anything so bare with me.
This red gum platter 400mm in diameter has a inlaid black epoxy ring which is iimpregnated with aluminium particles.
See attached image.

[rsser]

Pretty classy nine fingers!

Wonder how you'd go with eight ;-}

[SeanS]

Nice work! Can I ask how you applied the epoxy? It is an effective combination with the aluminium as well

[nine fingers]

SeanS,
A groove was cut in the platter approx 14mm x 2mm deep.I removed the chuck with the platter still attached so as to pour the epoxy into the recess.
The aluminium I used was obtained from a metal turning lathe,which was sprinkled on and puddled in.
After the epoxy was cured,the chuck and platter was returned to the lathe for final sanding and polishing.
I have tried brass ,but does not look as good as aluminium.

[SeanS]

Thanks for that. I have wondered myself about pouring "stuff" into grooves (paint, molten metals etc), but haven't tried it yet. But judging from the look of your effort, it is worth trying!

[ernknot]

Ninefingers,
Where did you stick the tenth digit?
ernknot

[Babytoolman]

Great looking work..

[nine fingers]

ernknot I learnt very early in life how dangerous wood working machines are.
I was a first year apprentice , over 50 years ago , no supervision while useing a spindle moulder.

[ernknot]

Nine fingers,
Sorry to learn that, thought you were kidding with your name. I think there are times we forget just how dangerous machinery really is. Even with all the best guarding we still seem to get into strife at times.
Love the bowl!
ernknot

[SeanS]

Nine fingers,

Sorry also to hear about the finger, though if you are anything like some similar people I know you have long since adapted and don't even miss the finger!

Anyway, where do you buy your epoxy? I have looked in craft stores and also Bunnings and can't find anything suitable. I have thought of using surfboard resin with paint added to tint it, but haven't tried yet.

Thanks for any help,

Sean

[smidsy]

Hei Ninefingers,
Great work, the epoxy gives an added dimension to the timber.

Sean,
Fibreglass and Resin Sales on Kew St in Welshpool is the place to go, they have all the resins in various sizes and they do matting as well.
Cheers
Paul

[leighd]

you can buy west systems and microfibre and then just but oxide colourings to which ever colours you want.

[smidsy]

West Systems is a little over rated and over priced.
I used Fibreglass and Resin Sales gear when I was flying radio control aircraft and the stuff works - there is nothing like a mistake during an inverted low pass to test glue strength.
Cheers
Paul

[nine fingers]

Hi SeanS, The epoxy I used was obtained from a fibreglass supply in Geelong
It is a surfboard repair resin ,250 ml tin .The black coluring came from them also ,but in future I would use paint tint.which you can get for nothing from your favorite paint store . Take in an old film container ,you only require a couple of mils.
Good luck with your project
nine fingers

[SeanS]

All,

Thanks for the responses, surfboard resin it is!

Sean