Turning is Heaven in 2011

[Jonzjob]

Thank you for the link Chas. I will have a good look at it when I get a mo! It looks good!

 

[CHJ]

Back to the rotten wood turning today for a change.

Spalted Beech 185x170mm
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Spalted Beech 190x170mm

 

[CHJ]

Mark 2 of this idea, not sure it was worth the effort other than proving the fit of the pieces, turned out looking heavy visually to my eyes.
Need to resolve lighter looking form and simplify the assembly and machining to make them a satisfying repeat project.

Walnut and Ash 135mm diameter.

 

[Melzy]

Wow!!

Beautiful!! What do you finish all your pieces with??!! The mahogony is very dark!!
xx

 

[CHJ]

Finish: Sanded to 240 grit, cellulose sanding sealer, then with Chestnut Buffing System using Microcrystalline wax for final finish.

 

[Jonzjob]

Chas! Do you realise just what you are doing? I feel that I am going to have to have a look at doing something like your boxes and the pencil holder. That looks quite spectacular mate!

And there were eye just plodding along in my comfortable slot and now what :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[Silverbirch]

Chas, despite your doubts, I think that looks just fantastic!

ian

 

[Lightweeder]

Chas, do you apply the wax to the piece between 2nd and 3rd buffing wheel ?

 

[CHJ]

Yes LW, just the lightest smear and wait a few minutes for the volatiles to dry out.
If the wood's rather open grained I like the look of a layer of carnauba wax first, my main finishing mop is 'contaminated' with both anyway.

 

[Lightweeder]

Yes LW, just the lightest smear and wait a few minutes for the volatiles to dry out.
If the wood's rather open grained I like the look of a layer of carnauba wax first, my main finishing mop is 'contaminated' with both anyway.

Thanks. I usually skip the third wheel as it never seems to make much difference, but I'll try that.

 

[CHJ]

Thanks. I usually skip the third wheel as it never seems to make much difference, but I'll try that.

Surprised you do not use or see a difference using the final soft wheel.

At the very least you should dress the third wheel with carnauba wax before using to add protection.
To spread the carnauba wax properly (get high enough friction temp) the piece should feel slightly warm as it passes through your hands having left the mop. (and your finger nails should be nicely polished :lol: )

Sequence:
First, course wheel, dressed with Brown Tripoli. To de-nib any blemishes and blend surplus sealer.
Second, medium wheel dressed with White Diamond. To clean off any brown deposits and add luster to the finish.
Third. Wheel dressed with Hard Wax (Carnauba), apply high gloss protective finish.

Alternate final stage: apply (just a smear) Microcrystalline wax to piece and wait for it to dry off a little (10-15 min) and buff with last wheel. Or do both of the above achieve maximum handling protection.

 

[Lightweeder]

Will give it another try - anything for a better finish Thanks.

 

[CHJ]

Spin some Apple a Day to keep those turning blues away.
145mm Diameter.

145mm Diameter.

 

[Elaine]

I adore your work. All are Fab - u - lous. =D> =D>

 

[CHJ]

Another Lump salvaged from the debris that resulted from last weeks sorting of the long term storage piles.

Elm 175mm dia.

 

[Jonzjob]

That is a lovely bowl Chas! The grain is spectacular! I assume that the bottom photo is the underside? I have never seen anything quite like it.

 

[CHJ]

.... I assume that the bottom photo is the underside? I have never seen anything quite like it.

Yes John, just popped that view in to show main reason for bothering with the lump of wood, Elm can be very spectacular on the figuring front if you manage to get something from a branch area.
Not easy these days as most dies off before it gets much more than 200mm dia, then it's a case of trying to get it out of the hedgerows before it has rotted to far or ended up on a bonfire.

 

[CHJ]

Another hour pottering in the shed.
Apple, 115mm dia.

 

[Jonzjob]

You're getting good at this mate! :mrgreen: I like that!

 

[CHJ]

The only offering currently for public consumption out of todays efforts is this other small piece of Apple.

Again 115mm max dia.