woodturning

[pyro]

Ill bear that in mind Ian! and add it to my birthday list

 

my latest creation:

 

scots pine (i think) finished with beeswax

 

any ideas on how to stop the wood grain fluffing? it only does it in a few places even though i do the same to all of the piece, no amount of sanding seems to stop it? probably one of those things....

 

Ben

[Ian Leach]

Your tools might need a little sharpen, but it also can be because the change in grain direction so your cutting against the grain and it pulls it out sometimes.

[Ian Leach]

Oh and if the wood is still slightly green it does it too and soft wood is a bugger for it.

[pyro]

i thought it might be somthing like that, cheers ian! I may see you at jonsies show!

 

whats anyones thoughts on using firewood (ie the stuff for stoves) for woodturning? it gives me a pretty good supply for not much money so i quite like it, just wondered where e veryone else gets their stock from?

 

Ben

[pyro]

After getting a new gouge from Ian at Jonsies show (after sobering up) i had a go at a bowl when i got in!

 

looks alright if i do say so myself, its full of pot pourri as the bottom isnt that good, the wood was a bit rotten and spongey in places, but yeah s'ok for a first attempt!

 

 

made of silver birch

 

Ben

Edited August 11, 2010 by pyro

[pyro]

and i made me a pot/cup sorta thing from leylandii,

 

 

Ben

[Sam Thompson]

Might that pot/cup sort of thing be for sale?

 

 

 

Sam

[pyro]

it certainly could be, ill make another one if you want it, or just interested either way ill be making another! the inside of that one is a bit rough to be honest, but yeah man, feel free to make an offer on anything i make! nothing is up to Ian Leaches standard yet, but i should be getting some bits for my birthday next friday

[Sam Thompson]

So what sort of money would you like for your cider holder then?

 

 

Sam (No idea what reasonable money for on is)

[pyro]

to be honest Sam ive no idea if leylandii is poisenous or not, (and it dont hold a pint!) I can finish them in danish oil (which i know is safe for food things) im just not sure on the actuall wood... ill have a dig about, unless some one here knows!

 

Ben