I can agree with you. I try to fill them with black CA but really messed up a bowl with too many cracks that way. I think on this one I am just going to leave them as they are.
What did you do in your shop today?
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After spending 2 days on the computer trying to sign up for unemployment and getting kicked off the extremely slow sight multiple times only to eventually find out I have an account but it's been disabled and I cant fix it because they have to. They are not answering their phones. 
I gave up for awhile and decided to go to the shop for some much needed therapy.
Turned on the shop radio.
And did some layout.
I set up a stop block on the sled and made the first cuts for the tenons.
Then I broke out the shop made tennoning jig.
It's a tight fit to the fence but it slides easy and is very accurate and consistant.
It does a nice job.
One done.
4 done.
I gave up for awhile and decided to go to the shop for some much needed therapy.Turned on the shop radio.
And did some layout.
I set up a stop block on the sled and made the first cuts for the tenons.
Then I broke out the shop made tennoning jig.
It's a tight fit to the fence but it slides easy and is very accurate and consistant.
It does a nice job.
One done.
4 done.
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Next I set up the drill press with a Forstner bit, turned the speed all the way down.
Double drilled each mortice to remove most of the material.
Both feet done.
Chopping out the rest of the material.
One more foot to do and then I get to do the same thing with the top stretcher.
Double drilled each mortice to remove most of the material.
Both feet done.
Chopping out the rest of the material.
One more foot to do and then I get to do the same thing with the top stretcher.
Working through the last of the Apple I have to process, most of what's left are branches 6-8" diameter. Already have all I can use of 2-3"spindle blanks, so lot of it will be gondolas. Three more turned today. Will just keep throwing them in a box together, and finish one when I need a gift for somebody.
Worked on learning how to make pendants yesterday. Here’s what I have in the finishing stage. Still need to drill hole and finish backs.
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Very cool
I'd like to see you do a tutorial on how you make these in the classroom.
Our woodturning club had it's first remote demonstration one year ago. I selected Alan and Lauren Zenreich because they are leading authority in that area. They did about 2 1/2 hour class on turning and enhancing pendants. You can find information online about the Zenreich's.
Also, with the virus, they are again the experts. They are training clubs to use Zoom so that members can attend meetings virtually on their phones, tablets or computers.
Also, with the virus, they are again the experts. They are training clubs to use Zoom so that members can attend meetings virtually on their phones, tablets or computers.
Along with what’s posted above I have added a post in the Classroom as requested with a link to where I learned how to make the Pendants above....have fun
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As much as I want to be in the shop today I'm not. I'm feeling lousy, got some kind of bug. No fever so I dont think it's the dread cv19. Just sinus, sneezing watery eyes and it seems to have moved down into my chest. A bit scary with all the crap that's going on and it's kind of a hotspot in my area. I havent left the house since monday when I got home from work. So I'm hoping it's something else and I'll be ok in a couple of days. They cant to anything for ya if ya got it anyway.
Rest up brother, get well soon.
Greg please keep us in the loop on this if you can.
Cleaned and organized.
Call your GP and just let them know. Things could turn south quickly and during these times, it's good to keep in touch if you're not feeling well.
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I dont have a regular doctor. I have a Betty and she watches over me. If I get worse or develop a fever then I know there's something to be concerned about. Right now I can breathe, if I develop problems breathing then I'll get to the er. Right now I'm ok just dont feel well and resting. Appetite is still good too. Just dont feel like doing anything.
That's good. Sounds like you're on track.
Finally got my tail off the couch. Actually started the cookie last weekend.
bought this cookie where we picked up a chain saw carving. Had different ideas for it and then tried to turn a shallow bowl/platter like thingy and keep the bark. However, it didn’t want to cooperate at all......and the difference in hardness between heart and sap wood was incredible. Back to the drawing board on this one.
smallish bowl, someone started this as part of a wood turning demo and I am finishing it up. Basic outside form was complete, just cleaned it up plus the wood moved a bit. Then did the inside. Great practice for me.
then another new try, from branch to .....in this case a candle holder. Really enjoyed this. This was a piece of aspen, can’t believe what was hiding inside. Will now try to make a set with them being different heights.
bought this cookie where we picked up a chain saw carving. Had different ideas for it and then tried to turn a shallow bowl/platter like thingy and keep the bark. However, it didn’t want to cooperate at all......and the difference in hardness between heart and sap wood was incredible. Back to the drawing board on this one.
smallish bowl, someone started this as part of a wood turning demo and I am finishing it up. Basic outside form was complete, just cleaned it up plus the wood moved a bit. Then did the inside. Great practice for me.
then another new try, from branch to .....in this case a candle holder. Really enjoyed this. This was a piece of aspen, can’t believe what was hiding inside. Will now try to make a set with them being different heights.
Take care Greg!
Cookie looks like 'Chinese elm'. Did you know what kind it was? Siberian was my second thought.
I just thought it was a juniper/pine from western Colorado. That is where I think it came from, I have not bought anything like that from anywhere else.