What did you do in your shop today?

[woodtickgreg]

I moved some wood and made a space for the new planer cart. Found some more wood for the burn pit, lol.

 

[Jonkou]

Turned catalpa for the first time. Wood is soft but cuts and shear scrapes very nicely with freshly sharpened tools. Sands without issues 180 to 600 grit. Took the first coat of oil finish very well for a soft wood. Has a nice grain with open pores and though not too fancy looking it will be a great wood for dying. Like it and look forward to experimenting with it. Pics focus on the wood details.

 

[Nature Man]

Turned catalpa for the first time. Wood is soft but cuts and shear scrapes very nicely with freshly sharpened tools. Sands without issues 180 to 600 grit. Took the first coat of oil finish very well for a soft wood. Has a nice grain with open pores and though not too fancy looking it will be a great wood for dying. Like it and look forward to experimenting with it. Pics focus on the wood details.

View attachment 250525View attachment 250526

The rings are alluring! Can’t wait to see what you do with the dyes! Chuck

 

[trc65]

Not all today, but nearly done with ornament bodies. Only five or so more to go then on to making the roofs.

 

[Nature Man]

Not all today, but nearly done with ornament bodies. Only five or so more to go then on to making the roofs.

View attachment 250551

My, you’ve been busy! Ever so nice! Are they meant to be hung in Christmas trees? Chuck

 

[trc65]

Yep, as soon as they get the roofs, ect. Although several family members hang them as stand alone decorations separate from the tree.

 

[woodtickgreg]

@ripjack13 I think this is another one that got caught in the glitch.

 

[ripjack13]

@ripjack13 I think this is another one that got caught in the glitch.

I added it to the list.
thanks Greg.

 

[Jonkou]

Roughed out a few then played with some texture and color on a test piece. Will let them dry overnight and finish next time.

 

[Mr. Peet]

Just a reminder, Red-rot in Black cherry has nice color but needs to be stabilized.


Red-rot on top, common heartwood on bottom.

Transition can be abrupt like above or gradual like below.

Was cleaning in the shop, had planned to do something with these but to limit clutter will feed them to the stove.

 

[T. Ben]

Had enough time to make a couple pens today,unfortunately that was all the time I had in the garage. Gatsby with our tractor and a deer hunter with antler.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Had enough time to make a couple pens today,unfortunately that was all the time I had in the garage. Gatsby with our tractor and a deer hunter with antler.

View attachment 250695

View attachment 250696

View attachment 250697

Very nice. One of these days I'm going to have to start making pens. I really like the antler pen.

 

[Nature Man]

Had enough time to make a couple pens today,unfortunately that was all the time I had in the garage. Gatsby with our tractor and a deer hunter with antler.

View attachment 250695

View attachment 250696

View attachment 250697

That John Deere pen is most awesome! Chuck

 

[trc65]

Finished the bodies of all the bird house ornaments. On to the roofs, and then perches and birds.

 

[T. Ben]

Finished the bodies of all the bird house ornaments. On to the roofs, and then perches and birds.

View attachment 250699

Those are really cool tim.

 

[T. Ben]

Very nice. One of these days I'm going to have to start making pens. I really like the antler pen.

Pens are fun,and can be quick if you have some blanks ready to go.

 

[woodtickgreg]

Got a glue up in the clamps and I'm starting on one of 3 burn piles. I still have a full box outside and the scrap box in the shop is full. Its in the 40s today and no rain so a good day for a burn, no rain tomorrow so the coals will continue to burn out.

 

[pinky]

Haven’t turned in almost 5 years. Starting out quick and easy . Bottle openers. Feels good to be making shavings!

 

[Tom Smart]

Thems is bottle openers….

 

[barry richardson]

Haven’t turned in almost 5 years. Starting out quick and easy . Bottle stoppers. Feels good to be making shavings!

View attachment 250754

Nice variety of pretty wood!