stoppers/dibbers

[T.allan]

Being new to wood turning I have made these stoppers and dibbers and a honey dipper as my first serious attempt. They are not perfect but the exercise has taught me to make good use of the tools I have, and to make sure they are sharp. I used a speed of 1750 as the norm once I got used to using the tools. I did make loads of mistakes but learned as I went.Yes these to somebody experienced may be childs play but to me I have acheived an enormous annount of pleasure in making something out of four old bar stool legs.

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[PowerTool]

I have acheived an enormous amount of pleasure in making something out of four old bar stool legs

Which is the best reason for doing it anyway - and they are all nice,usable pieces
Will look forward to seeing your next lot of turnings.

Andrew

 

[Anonymous]

(...)I have achieved an enormous amount of pleasure in making something out of four old bar stool legs. (...)

That's what it's all about T, what's next?

 

[Paul.J]

All those look very nice T
Things can only get better

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi T,

You've got to start somewhere mate. Good work! As for "learning as you go" we all do that all the time so just join the club :wink:

Enjoy,

Richard

 

[Bodrighy]

Nice looking pieces there T. I have been meaning to make some honey dippers for ages. Are those dibbets marked off with inches ?

Watch out using the shavings for hamster bedding though, a lot of sawdust in it usually. Altenatively if you have lots of hamsters I've got 6 bin bags to get rid of. :lol:

Pete

 

[hairytoes]

good going pal, have the stoppers got corks glued into them - hard to tell from the piccy.

 

[T.allan]

Hi bodrighy yes they are marked in approx inches as recommended and thanks everybody for the encouragement and I have enjoyed the comments. I hope to start on a small box or two and would like to know is a chuck more efficient than a face plate. I tried a face plate and found my work to become uneven on the plate, It wiggled a little.

 

[T.allan]

Hi hairy toes yes they have been glued on with a drop of ordinary wood glue because it dries clean and clear

 

[Anonymous]

... is a chuck more efficient than a face plate....

It's a lot more versatile... wouldn't be without my five :lol:


(unsubtle gloat )

 

[CHJ]

................ I have acheived an enormous annount of pleasure in making something .....

The greatest reason on earth for doing any hobby or job of work for that matter.

Hope the experience continues to bear fruit and takes you to new levels of enjoyment, frustrations will come but the satisfaction of beating them next time round gives a great buzz.

 

[T.allan]

Thanks again everybody for the comments

 

[Jenx]

Well done T, -- and totally agree with the whole idea of the 'satisfaction' from a worthwhile hobby or pastime....

When not having to work, I ride idiotically powerful motorcycles, catch a fair few trout on home-tied flies, knock out a reasonable jig or reel on the mandolin & banjo, and annihilate some innocent timber on my first lathe... which gives equally as much, if not more pleasure than any of the 'other' hobbies.
The sense of achievement in an individual piece, and in the learning of a new overall skill ( albeit 'slowly' in my case ! ), totally validates all expenditure on it. I find I love the 'mistakes' as much as the successes, and also take delight in seeing the work of others, both here and elsewhere.
Long may you continue enjoying yourself as you learn. - Good on ya ! 8)

 

[T.allan]

Thanks for that Jenx and yes I do get a great feeling of satisfaction starting a new objective. I'm loving every minute of it and yes even the mistakes. I like to think that when I make a mistake I can then make something else with the mistake. Good wishes to you and happy turning