Here’s to turning in 2020

[Dalboy]

Very nice ash vase Chas =D>

 

[CHJ]

One of those unexpected developments Derek, sorting a shelf out to store some short green Beech planks that need long term drying, came across a couple of pieces of Ash that that had been put aside at some time for handles etc.
This piece suggested it might be suitable for another project but checks and inclusions decided otherwise and the simple Vase form evolved to make the most of the figuring..

 

[CHJ]

Just a simple bit of turning to get the lathe back from its month long sabbatical whilst more pressing tasks were dealt with.

 

[CHJ]

A little Bon-Bon Dish.

 

[Dalboy]

Nice little dish Chas simple lines and very functional.

Glad to see you are still getting workshop time but if like me at a slower pace as there is only so much you can keep storing up

 

[CHJ]

And another one along the same theme;

Glad to see you are still getting workshop time but if like me at a slower pace as there is only so much you can keep storing up

Frustrating when store stock needs shifting Derek; but as you say the normal routines have been destroyed and we like many others have been sorting the property inside and out as a diversion. Gathered a few aches and pains on the way that coincidently are putting the brakes on the turning somewhat now the chore list is done.

 

[Dalboy]

Another nice piece like the little decoration around the piece.

My other diversion is the garden especially the veg patch and greenhouse I have just come in to post the progress on two of the models that I am building in the projects section as you know I am building three all at the same time, this means three piles of parts in the workshop.

 

[CHJ]

A couple more collections of oddments of wood finished off today, not sure they all sit together as well as they might but they are staying put for now.

 

[J-G]

I normally enjoy your postings CHJ - but these pieces (for me) just don't sit together. You have at least intimated that you are of a similar opinion so are forgiven of course My first reaction was 'Ouch!' :shock:

 

[CHJ]

The last two items revisited with more subtle alternate lids,

 

[J-G]

The difference is tremendous - much more like your usual quality output.

 

[Dalboy]

Very nice the sutle change makes all the difference

 

[CHJ]

Not much of a dent in the oddments of wood but good for the odd hour in the shed.


Some hopes, not sure if it or the operator then became the leading protagonist in 'One of those days'

Three attempts to finish before three different niggling little grain blemishes finally found & resolved.
Dropping it in the open chuck storage draw leads to the subsequent steamed dent removal and the fourth attempt at finishing completed.

Subsequent shop clean-up results in wet and dry Vax turning up its toes, really annoying, after all it's been treated with respect and regularly praised for the last 34+ yrs.
Think it's going to be a 'check & double check' day in the shed next time before anything's switched on.

 

[Dalboy]

Nice pot.

I know what you mean I think we all have days like that. I found a couple of dents in the cab roof of the truck I am building luckily did not need to steam it just a couple of drops of water un them and left overnight to dry both now gone

 

[CHJ]

Little home for an orphaned lid.

 

[Dalboy]

And there is me using 1/2 of a log to keep one of my doors open :lol: :lol: :lol: .

Looks like I will need to make one for the back door :twisted:

 

[CHJ]

And there is me using 1/2 of a log to keep one of my doors open :lol: :lol: :lol: .

Looks like I will need to make one for the back door :twisted:

Good job there are a significant number of less discerning punters around. :lol:

 

[CHJ]

Braved the wrath of the torn neck and shoulder muscles to make some shavings, at least so far the discomfort is no worse than the post physio exercises or over enthusiastic gardening chores.
Currently it's feeling like a couple of Malts worth.

 

[Dalboy]

Nice bowl Chas, glad you are able to get some workshop time as long as you do not over do things take care and enjoy the time in there.

 

[CHJ]

Thanks Derek, just trying to relieve the frustration quotient, six weeks down and I've been told to expect double or treble that before the agro. ends.
Talk about a constant reminder to watch the posture and sit up straight.
Hope to do some prep. cuts on an ongoing glue-up of elm tomorrow.