Turning Time in 2009

[boysie39]

Chas,I would have to go for A, maybe i'm old fashioned but I like the matching pieces. probly a throw back to when I was young and you used anything you could get. So hence the choice,but they are all lovely.REgards Boysie.

 

[loz]

Always a D-Cup for me Chas

Loz

 

[loftyhermes]

A for me, but they're all good.

 

[CHJ]

Well this is the consensus so far, don't know that it will influence which or what set goes where but it is interesting to note a distinct difference in preference across the pond.

 

[CHJ]

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________The first dozen, and a couple of spares.____Click on image for larger view.
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___________Beech and Bubinga

 

[Bodrighy]

Is there some sort of 'bulk order disease' going on at the moment. I've had an order for 6 goblets, I have also done about 20 spinning tops and a dozen T lights in the last week. Richard with all his knobs....anyone left doing one offs? :lol:

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Is there some sort of 'bulk order disease' going on at the moment. I've had an order for 6 goblets, I have also done about 20 spinning tops and a dozen T lights in the last week. Richard with all his knobs....anyone left doing one offs? :lol:

Pete

I've still got a set of Coasters in Beech to do, might know the person has a table with 10 place settings :roll:

Good to have the added challenge of the repeated dimension control from time to time, but it can be a problem balancing time in the shop to finish the run before or without it becoming a chore.

 

[CHJ]

Made a start on the Coasters, for those new to turning my method of approach for Batch production might be of interest,
same method used for the saucers above, just a variation of top surface contour.

<< clicky

 

[devonwoody]

Bought any new/replacement chisels yet this year.

Nice collection and lovely earning work.

 

[CHJ]

Bought any new/replacement chisels yet this year.

No John, , been turning 4 1/2 yrs now and the number of tools actually used decreases all the time, have not removed significant metal from any that would suggest they will need replacing in the next 5 yrs.

 

[Lightweeder]

As usual Chas, if you don't mind, I will be pinching your ideas.

LW

 

[CHJ]

As usual Chas, if you don't mind, I will be pinching your ideas.

LW

You're welcome LW, never know whether I pitch these How-To things too low for general consumption on the forum.
I try to keep things as simple as possible without constant measuring whilst doing repeat tasks myself and hopefully they encourage a new starter to develop their own simple methods.

 

[CHJ]

Is there some sort of 'bulk order disease' going on at the moment. ......Pete

It's all your fault Pete, you must be radiating the idea into the ether, "can I do a set of 18 Tea Light holders please?" if it's not too much trouble, don't have to match exactly just be complimentary and with wood from local source. :roll:

 

[Bodrighy]

Definitely something in the air...20 egg cups please and oh yes some of those goblets you do. How much are copy lathes? :lol:

Pete

 

[CHJ]

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________Might know they wanted 10 place settings. :roll: ____Click on image for larger view.
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_____________Beech Coasters

 

[stevebuk]

they look really lovely chas, just wanting to be pyrographed eh! :lol:

 

[CHJ]

they look really lovely chas, just wanting to be pyrographed eh! :lol:

Fortunately for me a plain minimalist look was wanted to go with a new table.

 

[CHJ]

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________A couple of bits to accompany the coasters ____Click on image for larger view.
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[CHJ]

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________A bit of light at the end of at the tunnel____Click on images for larger view.
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_____________________Beech, Ash and Laburnum

 

[Jenx]

:lol: :lol: You'll be seeing those 'pucks of wood' in your sleep Chas ! ... cracking job of getting throught them though... they look great all together there...
will they be staying with the one household ?