OK, "crazy" I get
What did you do in your shop today?
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Was looking at blanks while discussing what I had that would work for high school woodshop with @Hannison . The third blank /chunkojunk kept getting in my way so I trimmed it up. I plan to drill it with a forstner and see how it looks with a lamp in it. If I don't like that, I will extend the hollow on down and insert a large glass tube to make a wet vase.
cherry stump from my dad's fence row. About 8 inches tall and 5 inches at the bottom and around 2.5 at the neck.
cherry stump from my dad's fence row. About 8 inches tall and 5 inches at the bottom and around 2.5 at the neck.
I did a little of my kind of turning this morning ... okay, I hear all you wood turners chuckling, knock it off. Cork is a kind of wood and it was turning around and around and I imparted a shape to it. Ergo, I was turning.
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I love it!!
I wrapped all the guides and a little trim wrap in front of the grip and applied epoxy to the first two sections today. I'll epoxy the back two sections tomorrow. I'll post a photo when it's done.
Finished this rod yesterday. It's a 10 wt with removable fighting butt. I used some old Herter's silver/black variegated thread a buddy sent me, kind of retro look. Nothing fancy but I like it. I was using Flex Coat epoxy on the thread wraps but I ordered the reel seat and guides from Proof Fly Fishing, I had them send me new epoxy as well. I like this new stuff better than the Flex Coat (maybe Flex Coat has improved their's as well, it's been awhile since I bought new epoxy). I think the bubbles dissipate faster and it sets up a little faster so you don't need to have the rod in the turner as long.
Finished this rod yesterday. It's a 10 wt with removable fighting butt. I used some old Herter's silver/black variegated thread a buddy sent me, kind of retro look. Nothing fancy but I like it. I was using Flex Coat epoxy on the thread wraps but I ordered the reel seat and guides from Proof Fly Fishing, I had them send me new epoxy as well. I like this new stuff better than the Flex Coat (maybe Flex Coat has improved their's as well, it's been awhile since I bought new epoxy). I think the bubbles dissipate faster and it sets up a little faster so you don't need to have the rod in the turner as long.
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Yesterday and today I did something that I haven't done in far, far, far too long - actual woodworking!
More than a year ago I started preparing lumber for a pair of desks for my boys' bedrooms - boards cut to rough length, run through the planer, and some glued up to make legs from. Then it sat as a pile of boards. Been moved around quite a few times. Yesterday I finally got to continuing work on them.
Now at the point where they are ready for finishing - which I plan to start working on tomorrow. Soft maple w/ walnut thins for panels. The tops have live edge at the front.
More than a year ago I started preparing lumber for a pair of desks for my boys' bedrooms - boards cut to rough length, run through the planer, and some glued up to make legs from. Then it sat as a pile of boards. Been moved around quite a few times. Yesterday I finally got to continuing work on them.
Now at the point where they are ready for finishing - which I plan to start working on tomorrow. Soft maple w/ walnut thins for panels. The tops have live edge at the front.
Those are going to be exceptionally nice! Love the contrasting woods! Chuck
Finally finished the finish on this hollow form. Tried and True Original followed by spray lacquer.
And because some (looking at you @Nubsnstubs) like to look at bottoms….
And because some (looking at you @Nubsnstubs) like to look at bottoms….
Love your hollow form! Looks great in the background of your kitchen! Chuck
Great HF. "Black gum" --- is that tupelo or some other black gum?
Oooohhhh, love that bottom. hehehe
Really good looking form, Tom. What caused the lighter streaks on the outer ring of the foot/bottom? ....... Jerry (in Tucson)
Sweet vase!
Thats a keeper
Thats a keeper
I believe it is Tupelo.
Jerry, I believe you are seeing a reflection of the kitchen lights.
Actually, Barry, I hope it’s a seller at the upcoming craft event.Sweet vase!
Really like the shape. Nice job.
Had a incubator motor go out so I slapped a manual turning crank together.
had to Jerry rig a connector...
the handle was laying around the shop area being threatened by all the plastic handle garden tools...
had to Jerry rig a connector...
the handle was laying around the shop area being threatened by all the plastic handle garden tools...
Cleaning and moving the same boxes again!! Oh well. I have made the decision to go and get the shop stuff out of my buddie's barn. A year is long enough! Wanted to get insulation, sheetrock, tape, mud, etc. beforehand, but.......life is life. Oh, life is good, great even; just never enough time. If Denise would allow me to retire I would have some other excuse.
I had those water problems in the shop, but I bought some what I am hoping is good caulk and went along the floor plate/concrete and will hopefully keep the water out of the sanctuary now. Am also hoping that when I install the garage door opener I can put a little extra pressure on the seal and help the situation.
I do admit I am tired of moving the same boxes multiple times; but oh well.....it is progress and I need progress right now!!
I had those water problems in the shop, but I bought some what I am hoping is good caulk and went along the floor plate/concrete and will hopefully keep the water out of the sanctuary now. Am also hoping that when I install the garage door opener I can put a little extra pressure on the seal and help the situation.
I do admit I am tired of moving the same boxes multiple times; but oh well.....it is progress and I need progress right now!!
For me, the biggest risk of moving in before finishing the sheet rock, paint, trim, etc. is I'll decide "it's good enough" and will never finish all that stuff.