Hey all! Newly subscribed, been lurking for a while. There are some super smart people here, I just wish it was more active! Anyhow, glad to be aboard.
Checking in from Colorado
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Active, in what way? Many members work. I check in about 2-3 times a day. Too often, but enjoy seeing the many crafts.
Welcome from Bulverde, TEXAS! What type of woodworking do you enjoy? Chuck
Welcome from Illinois. May seem a bit slow at times here, but it ebbs and flows with the seasons, weather and life. I can guarantee any questions you might have won't go unanswered for long.
For me, summer is a slow time woodworking, too busy growing things. Many here have multiple hobbies and responsibilities and when the weather is nice, a lot are outdoors instead of in the shop.
For me, summer is a slow time woodworking, too busy growing things. Many here have multiple hobbies and responsibilities and when the weather is nice, a lot are outdoors instead of in the shop.
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Welcome from North Texas!
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Thanks for the welcomes! My comment wasn't meant as a slight. Just some forums with no posts for weeks at a time, at least the ones I am more interested in. There are some conversations here (finishing, for example) that have a lot to learn from that aren't as common in other places, or are mixed in with general banter.
I am a wood turner, now getting into basket illusion and some segmented work.
I am a wood turner, now getting into basket illusion and some segmented work.
No worries Scott. We are like a big, sometimes dis-functional, family and definitely like ribbing each other at every chance.
We also really enjoy helping each other, so ask away with any questions you may have, and by the way, love seeing each others projects, completed or in progress. Feel free to post some pictures in this thread, seeing what you do helps others get to know you.
We also really enjoy helping each other, so ask away with any questions you may have, and by the way, love seeing each others projects, completed or in progress. Feel free to post some pictures in this thread, seeing what you do helps others get to know you.
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Well, I have only been turning about a year and a half so most of my stuff lacks much embellishment, but I find it so relaxing. Here are a few recent pieces... 2 finished bowls and a platter/ Bowl on the chuck will have crushed chalcedony inlayed with medium CA (or maybe thin, not sure yet). 2nd pic is what I believe to be flaming box elder, a bowl I made for my mother.
I live 6 blocks from the county recycle center so i go "wood shopping" there a few times a week. Last pic is my haul from today, peroni added for scale. I have high hopes for the crotch.
I live 6 blocks from the county recycle center so i go "wood shopping" there a few times a week. Last pic is my haul from today, peroni added for scale. I have high hopes for the crotch.
Your turnings look great! More advanced looking than I expected based on your comments! How do you like working with Tried & True? Chuck
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Thanks (both).
I had to keep the two bowls in that first pic simple, small, and robust - they were for my 2 sister-in-laws who are in town this weekend for a "sisters weekend" with my wife. They have to travel/fly back home with them so size and robustness kinda dictated those turnings.
I like Tried and True for most of my basic stuff it is generally my go to, and I may or may not use some Ren wax over the top with my Beall system depending on how I think the bowl will be used. My oldest bowl is less than 2 years old but so far the T&T seems to hold up, and it'll be easy to touch up later if needed if I find it was a poor choice for longevity.
For that box elder, I used spar-urethane rattle can for the UV protection, but I don't generally use spray-on finishes. Sometimes I will just use a friction polish (Yorkshire grit) followed by Vonax (replacing the white diamond) and Ren Wax (replacing the carnuba) on the beall wheels, if the piece is going to be a shelf-sitter.
I have a LOT to learn about finishes, to be sure and not enough time under my belt yet to know what will hold up.
I had to keep the two bowls in that first pic simple, small, and robust - they were for my 2 sister-in-laws who are in town this weekend for a "sisters weekend" with my wife. They have to travel/fly back home with them so size and robustness kinda dictated those turnings.
I like Tried and True for most of my basic stuff it is generally my go to, and I may or may not use some Ren wax over the top with my Beall system depending on how I think the bowl will be used. My oldest bowl is less than 2 years old but so far the T&T seems to hold up, and it'll be easy to touch up later if needed if I find it was a poor choice for longevity.
For that box elder, I used spar-urethane rattle can for the UV protection, but I don't generally use spray-on finishes. Sometimes I will just use a friction polish (Yorkshire grit) followed by Vonax (replacing the white diamond) and Ren Wax (replacing the carnuba) on the beall wheels, if the piece is going to be a shelf-sitter.
I have a LOT to learn about finishes, to be sure and not enough time under my belt yet to know what will hold up.
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And, chalcedony inlayed in the other bowl. Will sand back, fill gaps, and finish tomorrow. My sister sent me this mineral from their property outside of St. George, UT. The whites and reds match the bowl nicely, and it will look much better once it's evened out. Check out the medullary rays inside that bowl!
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