Crafty box

[Jonzjob]

Thank you Vulthoom.

I hadn't realised that the CL1 was low powered 'cause it's the biggest I have used ? I had thought of upgrading, but just can't afford to and looking at the total pony and trap the French call lathes a new one would also incurr the shipping costs from the U.K.

The only formal training I have had was a weekend a long time back with Ian Wilkie in Herefordshire and that was really good and enjoyable. Nothing to do with the fact that we are both ex R.A.F. He had 3 tapes on his shoulder and mine were on my arm when we were in!

I love doing the toys and when someone asks me if I do such and such. It's when I have to work out how to do it that it's best for me.

My grandsons christening pot is a 1/3 size replica of a Selangore pewter pint pot that I got when I was stationed in Singapore. The inside is parallel and the thickness that you can see at the top. It was a sod to do, but really satisfying to see the finish

 

[Jonzjob]

A couple of other bits. One was an idea in a woodworking mag. I was chuffed to bits when I cut the side out and saw just how even it was even if I did try

And this was an experiment by gluing 2 slabs of 1/2" ply together and creating a LOAD of dust. I don't think the glues used did a lot for my gouge either?

I do like the effect though and several people asked if it was porcelain?