Turning is Heaven in 2011

[Lightweeder]

Even Chris Eagles was heard to say at the recent Peter Sefton demo that although little boxes sound good with a popping lid they are a real pain for anyone just trying to lift the lid to drop a trinket in.

Hmmm. Yes, it's true :?

 

[CHJ]

Just some time fillers in between trying to takle the "is it worth keeping" wood pile.

Ash, 162mm.

Ash with Yew lid,, 85mm

Elm and Ash lid, 130mm.

 

[boysie39]

Chas, again some lovely pieces,what way did you finish the Elm piece Pls.

REgards Boysie

 

[CHJ]

Chas, again some lovely pieces,what way did you finish the Elm piece Pls.

REgards Boysie

Thanks Eugene, the Elm the same as the others, sanded to 240, sealed with cellulose sanding sealer and buffed with Chestnut mops, (Carnauba Wax Finish)
I'm afraid most of the bits that have come out of the shop lately are rather basic and trivial, far from the "magazine" show case end of the spectrum, but they are what the recipients want and are to a large extent dependant upon the 'remainder' end of their wood pile, will be glad when some newer stock has had a chance to dry out.

Just thought these three were worth the image pixels.

 

[johnny.t.]

Nice NE Ash bowl Chas, can't say the other two are to my taste but there you go :lol: Finish looks up to your usual high standards. I find using up those odds and ends of timber quite therapeutic when I've done it before, there is lots of satisfaction in turning out several small, simple pieces 8)

 

[CHJ]

A variation on the segment count, with associated head scratching on the angles front.

Walnut and Oak with Sweet Chestnut base and rim. 180mm diameter.
Lid walnut and Ash.

 

[Wood spoiler]

Absolutely stunning.

I love the walnut panels on the sides particularly, but the whole thing looks great.

All finished superbly as is your trademark

 

[CHJ]

A bit of rotting Beech with a Yew Lid, which is a bit pale at the moment but should darken over time.

Ash oddment with a coloured Beech Lid

 

[gus3049]

Hi Chas,

Veronica said immediately "what lovely pyro"

I love the way the rot has worked out. The lid doesn't quite sit with me but as you say it may well darken down. It will be interesting to see if the basic colour changes though as thats what grates a little. Lovely shapes though.

I prefer the colour combo on the second.

 

[CHJ]

Yes the Yew lid does not sit well at the moment, could well get colourized soon to increase contrast, rather stuck for choice on wood for these as it has to come from same woodland source so can't use up any of the bits of walnut etc. I have spilling all over the place.

 

[CHJ]

OK, enough of the lack of contrast.

 

[gus3049]

Dat woz quick :shock:

 

[CHJ]

Can I have some more Poo Stick Holders this afternoon please ?

Ash & Beech.

 

[CHJ]

A couple more boxes, with smaller radius swirl pattern lids.

Walnut, Oak & Sweet Chestnut (150mm. diameter)

Walnut & Beech (140mm. diameter)

 

[CHJ]

Four more swirly tops to finish off the current order.

Walnut Oak & Sweet Chestnut (145mm)

Oak, Sapele & Walnut(145mm)

Oak, Sapele & Walnut (150mm)

Oak, Sapele, Beech, Walnut (140mm)

 

[johnny.t.]

Nice job as usual Chas. By the use of such varied timbers I assume you are working your way through some kind of 'bits mountain'?
I think Oak and walnut would be my favourite combination for one of these. Surely the top one labelled Beech and Walnut contains Oak? :lol:

 

[CHJ]

Yes you are correct johnny, oak it is, I'll amend got a couple of the captions mixed up.

Yes I have a mountain of offcuts from a furniture manufacturer that a friend in the village passes on as too good for the wood burner.This is just a small sample that keeps spilling out of all the nooks and crannies that seemed the best place to put it at the time.

 

[johnny.t.]

Looks like you'll need to make a few more to get through that lot Chas :lol:

 

[CHJ]

Another Lidded Pot, or is it a bulbous box or just something to stick those bits and pieces in.

Beech, Walnut & Ash. 120mm diameter.

 

[cornucopia]

great work Chas - I really like the one's with the spiral effect on the lids =D>