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Some more Cherry, not too happy with this one after having to chase a hidden wood defect, came out somewhat unbalanced to my eyes.

Not sure whether to add additional base or remove the top neck and fit lower collar with a lid as a box.
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I think the top is what need the attention so agree cut it off and make a lid to suit would be my choice. a shame as turning is up to your normal high standard.
 
Dalboy":1p67h3p3 said:
.top..cut it off and make a lid to suit would be my choice. .
Your wish is my command Sir! my prime inclination as well as soon as it came off the lathe.

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Quite enjoyed the rework for once, the fine grain of the Cherry made turning the narrow rim collar and the lid mating detail quite satisfying including sorting out suitable holding methods etc.
 
CHJ":uyoiyscd said:
Quite enjoyed the rework for once, the fine grain of the Cherry made turning the narrow rim collar and the lid mating detail quite satisfying including sorting out suitable holding methods etc.

Re-mounting work can be quite satisfying when you get it right as you have achieved something that may seem impossible sometimes.
 
No. 3 on the Cherry segment stint, the last for a while, moving on to some Local Elm that was in the same stash for the next pieces, lots of very small Cherry bits left over once again, one of these days am going to have to do some miniatures to work my way through the boxes of such debris.
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Local hedgerow Elm from friends farm, wood been in store for several years. (circa 10 with 4+ in stick)
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Thanks Nev, as soon as the grain patterns started to emerge they confirmed my initial intention to let the grain dominate*.

I hoped the beading on base and lid would stop the side grain/end grain of their orientation from detracting from the segments.

* These segments were from the first edge plank so had an abundance of grain boundaries to cut through.
 
Managed to turn the lid and give this piece a polish before the Rugby started this morning.
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Another piece from the small Elm stash, tried to get a bit more definition on the segment highlights with selection of veneers.
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Another treats Barrel, Sumac panels encompassed in slightly spalted Beech, segment highlights in spalted Beech & Black Walnut.
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Any tips for when cherry has light/dark variations e.g. I have it on segments that also happen to be rotated so light section is higher then lower going around? I want to tone it down.
 
Simon_M":1ue0x04z said:
Any tips for when cherry has light/dark variations e.g. I have it on segments that also happen to be rotated so light section is higher then lower going around? I want to tone it down.
Wipe light sections with Spirit Stains of the required shade, thinned down if needed.
 
Todays rendering of latest Cherry glue-up.
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Thanks Derek, I find the satisfaction quotient of the 'making' as significant a part of the overall project as the actual turning.
Although a finish emerging with minimal blemish is also satisfying if it happens at first attempt.

I guess that sounds like the turning aspect is becoming just a means to an end, but there again was that not just the case anyway, all the time that the 'turning' was perceived as the goal.
 
More experiments with Tapers.
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I don't know if it is your work, design, or photography, but I find your posts very calm and tranquil. There is a zen feel to it, perhaps. I always drop in to admire, but I have nothing useful to say, other than thank you - great work. Please don't stop.
 

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