Post a photo of the last thing you made

[Bruce Mack]

This is a bit of an experiment. Most forums I've been on have had a "Post pics of [something topical]" thread, but not this one. There's probably a good reason for that, but I'm going to stick my neck out anyway.

The idea is, quite simply, to post a photo of the last thing you made. It can be something quite insignificant, a component of something bigger, or a completed project. It can be something that's not thread-worthy on its own, or it can be something that already has a 9 page WIP thread in the Projects section, it really doesn't matter! It's just a bit of fun, but hopefully it will generate some discussion too.

So here's my offering to get the ball rolling. I could have posted a photo of a mug of tea, but that's hardly relevant. This is a replacement guide knob for SWMBO's Burgess bandsaw. Formally it was in the care of her Dad, who isn't the most mechanically minded, hence why it needed a bit of a spruce up before going back into service!

This Lazy Kate was made for a friend who spins yarn from her alpacas and then interlaces the yarn. The oak board from which it was made had a knot hole which is incorporated into the base. The stainless steel rods and knobs were made to mate with filing (a chainsaw file chucked into a portable drill to enlarge the hole a bit) and hammer blows. The mahogany stain was applied as a glaze to an initial coat of shellac and was protected with a final coat of Tru-Oil, a product used chiefly on gunstocks. This sequence is alchemy, not thoughtful intent, but my friend says the color closely matches the color of her Kromski spinning wheel.

 

[sawtooth-9]

This Lazy Kate was made for a friend who spins yarn from her alpacas and then interlaces the yarn. The oak board from which it was made had a knot hole which is incorporated into the base. The stainless steel rods and knobs were made to mate with filing (a chainsaw file chucked into a portable drill to enlarge the hole a bit) and hammer blows. The mahogany stain was applied as a glaze to an initial coat of shellac and was protected with a final coat of Tru-Oil, a product used chiefly on gunstocks. This sequence is alchemy, not thoughtful intent, but my friend says the color closely matches the color of her Kromski spinning wheel.

Nice job. Well done.
You might find one of my earlier threads " Twisted " of interest.
Herself, spins Suri Alpaca, so have made a few bits to help along the way.

 

[Thingybob]

Am I seeing things or did the first ever post in this thread just get re posted from 10 years ago

 

[Bruce Mack]

I did it inadvertently. Sadly, I could not figure out how to post without referencing the initial post. I'd be grateful if you could instruct me.

 

[Yojevol]

I did it inadvertently. Sadly, I could not figure out how to post without referencing the initial post. I'd be grateful if you could instruct me.

Now that you've appeared again Bruce, you can answer a question that came into my mind just a few days ago:-
Does the originator of this thread get a notification every time another post is added?
Brian

 

[Bruce Mack]

Now that you've appeared again Bruce, you can answer a question that came into my mind just a few days ago:-
Does the originator of this thread get a notification every time another post is added?
Brian

Brian, I am just a late responder and not the originator.

 

[Yojevol]

Brian, I am just a late responder and not the originator.

Perhaps @MikeK can answer the question

 

[Stigmorgan]

Now that you've appeared again Bruce, you can answer a question that came into my mind just a few days ago:-
Does the originator of this thread get a notification every time another post is added?
Brian

The originator needs to watch the thread the same as the rest of us.

 

[Yojevol]

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The originator needs to watch the thread the same as the rest of us.

I'll answer my own question. It looks as though the originator left the scene some 3½ years ago after 3075 posts on this thread, This is the 8130th so I guess he's not seeing them anymore.

 

[MikeK]

I did it inadvertently. Sadly, I could not figure out how to post without referencing the initial post. I'd be grateful if you could instruct me.

To create a new post in any thread, go to the bottom of the window and start typing:

The originator needs to watch the thread the same as the rest of us.

Correct. Any thread can be watched by any member, with or without email notification, by selecting the "Watch" link at the top of the screen. After selecting "Watch", the link will change to "Unwatch". This will allow you to stop watching a thread.

I'll answer my own question. It looks as though the originator left the scene some 3½ years ago after 3075 posts on this thread, This is the 8130th so I guess he's not seeing them anymore.

This happens.

 

[Rewound]

Only two of the items have made recently, one so recently the oil is still tacky! and neither were the wonderful table or mug.

 

[Yojevol]

To create a new post in any thread, go to the bottom of the window and start typing:

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Correct. Any thread can be watched by any member, with or without email notification, by selecting the "Watch" link at the top of the screen. After selecting "Watch", the link will change to "Unwatch". This will allow you to stop watching a thread.

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This happens.

Thanks for that Mike. I'd never taken any notice of that box before.
So, in brief, it is assumed that the OP wants to watch his own thread (seems natural), but if he doesn't he can unwatch it from that box and therefore not receive any more notifications.
Brian

 

[eribaMotters]

Something different. I haven't used my Hegner for a long time and thought a sign for our bathroom might be an idea, inspired by one I saw at Dundee V&A. 6mm birch ply on painted mdf backboard.

Colin

 

[Andy's Shed]

I made my first platter this week and although I should have made a wider recess for better stability, I'm rather chuffed with how it turned out. I also turned a couple of Tea Light holders from a bit of Oak that I had spare, one of them has pith and a couple of faults in the wood, I'm just calling it character.

 

[benitod]

This is a WIP that I hope to finish today.

 

[Rewound]

I made my first platter this week and although I should have made a wider recess for better stability, I'm rather chuffed with how it turned out. I also turned a couple of Tea Light holders from a bit of Oak that I had spare, one of them has pith and a couple of faults in the wood, I'm just calling it character.

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In picture one, how is it supported on the lathe?
I take it that a dovetail chuck will support the tennon you have made on the underneath, but how did you support it to create the tennon?

 

[peterw3035]

Three home made oval shaker boxes successfully gifted to my three favourite girls for Christmas. The product of some new woodworking skills learned from a master craftsman earlier in the year. The most tactile and appreciated gifts I've made to date

 

[peterw3035]

and a quick cheese board knocked up on Christmas Eve, wishing everyone a happy New Year

 

[Stigmorgan]

In picture one, how is it supported on the lathe?
I take it that a dovetail chuck will support the tennon you have made on the underneath, but how did you support it to create the tennon?

Most likely with a faceplate or possibly a woodworm screw

 

[Andy's Shed]

In picture one, how is it supported on the lathe?
I take it that a dovetail chuck will support the tennon you have made on the underneath, but how did you support it to create the tennon?

It was with a small faceplate that came with the chuck.