Back in the spin of things

[Bodrighy]

At last my 'shed' is up and running again. Managed to turn something for the first timne in nearly 4 months.

Walnut with a bit of dpalying on the side, 11" dia. 2" deep and kept deliberately thick at 8mm. Finished with sealer and wax. Yete to reverse chuck and remove tenon. I had to stop as my fingers had gone numb with the cold



Pete

 

[Bodrighy]

At last my 'shed' is up and running again. Managed to turn something for the first timne in nearly 4 months.

Walnut with a bit of spalting on the side, 11" dia. 2" deep and kept deliberately thick at 8mm. Finished with sealer and wax. Yet to reverse chuck and remove tenon. I had to stop as my fingers had gone numb with the cold



Pete

 

[CHJ]

Great to see you up and running again Pete, quite a pale piece of Walnut you have there.

 

[boysie39]

Good on you Pete, Chas. said walnut looked a bit pale it's probly the cold that has it that way if your too cold to finish it off.
Great to hear you have settled in and are now getting back to the more important things in life. REgards Boysie

 

[TEP]

Mornin' Pete. Bet it feels good to get back to what you do best. Better invest in a heater methinks, nothing worse than trying to turn while standing shivering. Although it can give a textured finish if needed! :lol:

 

[PowerTool]

Glad you're back in action,Pete.
Like the bowl,the shape of the rim adds nicley to it

Andrew

 

[maltrout512]

Nice to see you back Pete. Great bowl.

 

[Bodrighy]

Bit cold for playing but managed this.

Bit off a split box log from Yandles . 6" tall Inside dia 2 1/2" box: sealed and friction polish to contast with rough parts




Pete

 

[CHJ]

A move back nearer your norm in form Pete, quite a challenge, the combination of the toughness of the box wood and the less than ideal specimen, must have taxed the concentration levels somewhat.

 

[Paul.J]

Great to see you up and turning Pete
Nice to see some rustic pieces on here again
Very nice they are too.

 

[Jenx]

Excellent ! "Bodders" is back !
Delighted that you're back in the spin of things Pete...
have missed seeing your stuff over recent months.

Hope you and your family are all settled in and enjoying life,
and 'right chuffed' for you that your back 'producing' again !
Nice one. Thats great !

 

[Bodrighy]

Still trying to get my hand in....Like Corny I'm rusty.

Hollow ball is beech, holder is a crotch of hazel. Ball is 3" dia approx 2mm thick. Total is 4" tall.



Pete

 

[CHJ]

You've obviously had some thinking time whilst the lathe has been down Pete, novel, different and a fair challenge, looks as though the rest has resulted a move forward in the art of spinny things.

 

[PowerTool]

Like the beech and hazel piece,Pete - quite arty,but still slightly rustic (a good combination.. :wink: )

Andrew

 

[Jenx]

"4 months down time, my aunt fanny ! ... you've been on an extended course !
Excellent ball Pete .. you do him by hand, or have you invested in one of those 'ball tool thingys' that keep appearing on e-bay ?
Nice 'different' piece... and as said, its retained your 'rustic' trademark too. 8) 8)

 

[Bodrighy]

Excellent ball Pete .. you do him by hand, or have you invested in one of those 'ball tool thingys' that keep appearing on e-bay ?
8) 8)

You must be joking....seen the cost of 'em.

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Pete.
What tool did you use to hollow the ball :?:

 

[johnny.t.]

The ball is very nice pete, I think the box, althogh very nice looks a bit well,cough , phallic to me :lol:
JT

 

[Bodrighy]

Very nice Pete.
What tool did you use to hollow the ball :?:

Thanks. I have a small Sorby hook tool which is fine for things this small. No good for bigger things such as Corny makes though.

John T: Phallic? Thanks I think. :lol:

Pete

 

[Bodrighy]

Had a go at a piece of bogwood kindly donated by a forum member. Hope I've done it justice.




8" tall. Max dia 31'2" bored to 2" from bottom and top partially hollowed to give it bottom weight

Pete