Whats the best item you have made ?

[Spindle]

Hi

My favourite is this spinning wheel - it's a copy of one in a National Trust property near me. I was allowed to photograph and measure the original and from this made working drawings and eventually this. (still not quite finished - but one day).

Regards Mick

 

[boysie39]

Well as I said in an earlier post I would try and post som pictures of what are my favorite turnings .
These are not pieces for entry in competion but they are my first attempts at turning and I will treasure them for ever .
I call them (CandGobs) because they were ment to be candles sticks and turned out to be more of a goblet .I think :?:
Looking at them now I think the finish is better than I can achieve now

 

[gus3049]

Well as I said in an earlier post I would try and post som pictures of what are my favorite turnings .
These are not pieces for entry in competion but they are my first attempts at turning and I will treasure them for ever .
I call them (CandGobs) because they were ment to be candles sticks and turned out to be more of a goblet .I think :?:
Looking at them now I think the finish is better than I can achieve now

I seem to remember some of my first turning looking vaguely similar but only vaguely. They took ages but I don't think the finish was anywhere close to yours. I think I still have them somewhere but modesty forbids that I drag them out for the forum's entertainment. My wife's laughter is quite sufficient thank you very much.

 

[dickm]

The most used item I've made is probably this Hebridean style spinning wheel. Made on a Gamages version of the old Coronet Minor, with a home made rest to go with the swivel head to turn the wheel. Never got properly finished, as SWMBO started using it while it was still a bit rough in places. But it's done intermittent service for about 20 years. The pic shows it in use in today's totally unseasonable sunshine, spinning alpaca fleece from the farm across the burn from us.

 

[Jonzjob]

One of my ambitions is to make a spinning wheel. One day and if it is anywhere near as lovely as the two of you who have shown us yours then I will be VERY proud!

 

[Matt_vb36]

This is probably one of my favourite pieces, it's a sycamore burl and 14" in diameter, regards Matt.

 

[Spindle]

Hi **** M

That wheel looks familiar - my first one below

One of David Bryant's designs.

I see you are also in the Aberdeen area - great weather eh!

Regards Mick

 

[dickm]

Looks remarkably similar! Mine was "based on" a design in Practical Woodworking, but can't remember whose.

Can't get used to the sunshine - had to go into the shade at lunchtime, it was too darned hot!

But it was also distinctly nippy by the Ythan at 7:30 am.

 

[boysie39]

Hi **** M

That wheel looks familiar - my first one below



One of David Bryant's designs.

I see you are also in the Aberdeen area - great weather eh!

Regards Mick

That looks a superb bit of turning ,really lovely project and a lot of satisfaction I should imagine when compleated .
Would the David Bryant be any relation to the pipe smoking bowler of some years back :?: :?:

 

[Spindle]

Hi

Don't know about David's history but yes, completing a spinning wheel is a great feeling, people should give it a try - taken in stages it's not as hard as it looks.

You bowl turners really need to expand your horizons :lol:

Regards Mick

 

[Richard Findley]

I've been thinking about this for a while, I've made so many things that there are several that stick in my mind for various reasons.

The first is a very simple bit of turning but as a cricketer I was very proud to have made these:

These were presented to the England womens cricket team on winning the Ashes tournament in 2008, made in cherry with a cast pewter cricket ball. I only did the base, so as I say, not that exciting but pleasing to me.

Until recently my best job was a set of 22 stair spindles with a hand cut barley twist:

Long time members will remember my original thread about these, it's here if you are interested: https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/stair-spindles-with-a-twist-t44476.html

These were my best until this week when I completed three feature newel posts in Walnut which had hand carved bases and the main one had a hand carved top too:

These will appear in my article in a month or so's time (I'm just writing it now) so you have a sneak preview, shhh, don't tell anyone!!! :wink:

Cheers

Richard

 

[Paul.J]

Anything i finish :lol:

 

[duncanh]

Hard to be pick the best from these -

Elm textured with a with wire brush while stationary
39cm x 6cm
Finished with Danish oil


19cm diameter, 10cm high
The centre hole is 3cm diameter
Finish is 3 coats of Chestnut finishing oil, buffed


19cm x 15cm, wood unknown
The photo doesn't really do it justice

If I was to pick one I think it would be the elm

 

[John. B]

The three things I'm most proud of are these. They were all made as presentation pieces for a particular person.

This is from Sapele, Box, Spalted Holly, African Blackwood, Apple, and bamboo.

This is from Box, African Blackwood, and Sapele.

And this is from Japanese Oak, and Sycamore, plus some bits of cut wire coat hanger.

John. B

 

[Alli]

The microscope is unbelievable =D> =D> Can it be used as one???

 

[John. B]

No, although I did insert small pieces of glass in the top and bottom. They were just to give it a bit of realism. :roll:

But the slides and mirror all move, and after this pic was taken I added two brass slide holders.

I call this piece 'A life-sized non working representation of "The Acme" no 17 c.1879 Microscope made by Sidle & Poalk of Philadelphia.

(Which was an actual microscope)

John. B

 

[boysie39]

I've been thinking about this for a while, I've made so many things that there are several that stick in my mind for various reasons.

The first is a very simple bit of turning but as a cricketer I was very proud to have made these:

These were presented to the England womens cricket team on winning the Ashes tournament in 2008, made in cherry with a cast pewter cricket ball. I only did the base, so as I say, not that exciting but pleasing to me.

Until recently my best job was a set of 22 stair spindles with a hand cut barley twist:

Long time members will remember my original thread about these, it's here if you are interested: https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/stair-spindles-with-a-twist-t44476.html

These were my best until this week when I completed three feature newel posts in Walnut which had hand carved bases and the main one had a hand carved top too:

These will appear in my article in a month or so's time (I'm just writing it now) so you have a sneak preview, shhh, don't tell anyone!!! :wink:

Cheers

Richard

Richard , those Walnut newels are beautyiful really class,as indeed is all your work,but walnut is a real favorite with me .

 

[boysie39]

No, although I did insert small pieces of glass in the top and bottom. They were just to give it a bit of realism. :roll:

But the slides and mirror all move, and after this pic was taken I added two brass slide holders.

I call this piece 'A life-sized non working representation of "The Acme" no 17 c.1879 Microscope made by Sidle & Poalk of Philadelphia.

(Which was an actual microscope)

John. B

John ,I had seen the top piece before if I'm not mistaken it was for a family member who had graduated ,Ilove it.
The microscope I think is a class piece too . You certainly come up with unusual pieces and I love seeing them .Thanks

 

[Alli]

No, although I did insert small pieces of glass in the top and bottom. They were just to give it a bit of realism. :roll:

But the slides and mirror all move, and after this pic was taken I added two brass slide holders.

I call this piece 'A life-sized non working representation of "The Acme" no 17 c.1879 Microscope made by Sidle & Poalk of Philadelphia.

(Which was an actual microscope)

John. B

It really looks like it should work, it so realistic.

 

[John. B]

Thank you Eugene for those kind words.

As an afterthought, #-o We are on holiday in Ireland at the end of August. Maybe we could fit in a visit.

We are landing at Rosslare and going to Clare via Cappoquin, for a week then back to Ducannon in County Wexford for another week.

(About an hour and a half or so South of Carlow,)

John. B