Shed sessions

[johnny.t.]

They're not cock ups Rich, they're useful half worn out sandpaper holding vessels(least thats what mine do) :lol:

JT

 

[richburrow]

Hello all.
I hope you are all well.
No pics I am afraid yet but I have been in the shed. My lad has a nasty run of Chicken Pox and that has put pay to progress but not stopped it.
This evening I finished a Mallee bowl (hard work that!!!!) and started a christmas tree with a difference (not sure if it will work.)
I know, no photos and it didnt happen (Wizer.)
They are on the way, honest.
Rich

 

[richburrow]

These pics dont do the colour justice, it is almost red

The burr had a lumpy bit on the side so I did a little brother

Yew / not very pleased with these / rushed

Walnut

 

[Paul.J]

All very nice Rich.Good to see you producing some nice looking pieces.
Hope Alex gets over the CP soon.

 

[Bodrighy]

I like the utilitarian look about these. Very clean looking. Especially with the burrs. No need for fancy shapes when the wood looks like that. Bet your tools are a buit shorter after turning those, hard stuff I should imageine.

Pete

 

[richburrow]

Thanks lads.
Hopfully the pox will clear up soon.
It is seriously hard stuff, had to keep resharpening, easy to get the finish though.

 

[hog&bodge]

I like the little mirrors...& that burr wood finish is great.
would love to have a go at some...Will ad it to my Xmas list..lol

 

[paul-c]

great looking piece really like the finish

 

[richburrow]

This was turned ages ago and left.
The inside finish is not great

Prototype, worth working on?

Wilkos LED light inside.
Lots more internal hollowing required, not sure if it is worth it!!
I have got some light gathering arcylic for a halfing joint star for the top

 

[Bodrighy]

If it was done on the lines of Ads lampshade it might work but as is there don't seem to be enough holes for the light to really show well. General idea is worth pursuing though

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Might be easier to work if you picked a bit of wood with less worms in it Rich
Another use for a combination of the Ad de Crom process as Pete says maybe. :?:

 

[hog&bodge]

Keep at it richburrow am interested in using ultra brite
l.e.d's in wood as a small lamp..
Like the idea...

 

[richburrow]

Those pesky worms chas!!!
I am going to push on with the tree, thanks for the nudge

Big thanks to Steve for this little beauty, we have had an extended shed session over the last few months (not turning, box making) pics soon.

Thanks again mate
Rich

 

[richburrow]

I have had a little sale in my schools staffroom. Sold both the Mallee bowls and two walnut mirrors
I am well pleased, a bit of cash out of the shed for christmas, swmbo is happy!!

 

[wizer]

Cool, maybe you should spend the money on an all singing all dancing commerce website that will help you make more sales? I know just the person to do it for you too!

:lol:

 

[Paul.J]

That's great Rich,though i'm not suprised
Good feeling ain it :lol:

 

[Oakbear]

No suprise those malee bowls sold, they were beautiful!
Pics didn't do them justice!

Anyway always good to keep SWMBO happy on the turning front...