Year 10 slowly getting the hang of it.

[Spindle]

Hi Chas

Love the shape of this one - almost classical =D> =D>

Regards Mick

 

[CHJ]

Intrigued by your work, CHJ, I set about doing something similar -- but -- Ellipitcal.

That's an intriguing twist to the subject, considerable thought gone into the blank assembly and some excellent tool control to work to that thickness with an elliptical chuck.
Looks like you get as much pleasure out of solving the construction hurdles as the turning itself, I love to see such work, creation of the piece taking president over tool and materials.

 

[J-G]

Intrigued by your work, CHJ, I set about doing something similar -- but -- Ellipitcal.

That's an intriguing twist to the subject, considerable thought gone into the blank assembly and some excellent tool control to work to that thickness with an elliptical chuck.
Looks like you get as much pleasure out of solving the construction hurdles as the turning itself, I love to see such work, creation of the piece taking president over tool and materials.

You seem to have understood my character from just one post CHJ

I think I spent a good day using SketchUp to analyse the issues that I might have and then a few hours designing a 'sine' table to ease the manufacture of the segments (5° Walnut - 12.5° and 50° Beech) - I don't have a chop saw.

The gluing up had its moments but overall was probably the easy part :lol:

 

[Grahamshed]

Chas and J.G they are both lovely pieces. I really don't think I would have the patience to glue them all up but one day, when I get the hang of the more basic stuff, I will have a go.

 

[Paul.J]

Missed this piece Chas, :shock: looks very nice and a nice change.
Think i would have gone with a different lid/finial to give it some extra height.

 

[CHJ]

That was my first after thought Paul, but having mulled it over decided to leave as is for the time being.

 

[CHJ]

Walnut and Oak 100mm dia.

Walnut and Oak 110mm dia.

 

[J-G]

Interesting to see the difference in the relative size of the 'pointed' finial pot at 110mm dia compared to your previous post of the one at 175mm dia. - it could be that both finials are the same size of course but I prefer the proportions of the 110mm dia version.

I love the basic profile of both though.

 

[Grahamshed]

Beautiful work as always Chas.

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Chas
You will have to do a segmented finial to match :?:

 

[CHJ]

Just filling in a spare corner of the day.
Sumac 170mm H.

 

[J-G]

170mm dia.

At a rough estimate I calculate that the candle-wick is 50mm long and the sticks are about 600mm high :lol:

 

[CHJ]

Oooopppss

 

[Dalboy]

Your segmented boxes are fantastic CHJ.

One day I will have a go at this here segmented lark(and totally b---s it up :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: ).

 

[CHJ]

Jewellery box with Ring Finial.
Walnut & Ash, 133mm dia.

 

[devonwoody]

Chas. they are just superb. How about a display picture of all this design.

 

[CHJ]

Rainy afternoon-Shed-a few more Bits of Wood.

Walnut and Ash 125mm dia.

 

[Grahamshed]

How on earth do you find tools small enough ??

Stunning, as usual.

 

[CHJ]

How on earth do you find tools small enough ??

It's easy, just have another senior moment

 

[Grahamshed]

How on earth do you find tools small enough ??

It's easy, just have another senior moment

Oh yes, I've met them