Lazurus
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Lazurus replied to eggsarascal's topic in The Lounge
How come we can fly a man to the moon, but not de-fart the lentil? -
Splitting, I have tried many times to dry fruit woods but most of the blanks or boards split despite best efforts at sealing them, rough turning then allowing to dry etc. I now turn them green and wet to thin wall thickness and have much more success, the bowls will go out of round but it all adds to the character. Have a look on youtube at Lyle JAMIESON he always turns from green to final thickness.
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Is it not a too difficult project free hand, most copy lathes work by scraping and the finish can be very fuzzy and details lost? Also aren't axe handles oval as opposed to round?
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Most of the fruit woods suffer from checking, let us know how you get on.
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You would looked buffed up like Bob MONKHOUSE used to. Never seen such a shiny man!!!!
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Its not something to rush, but it is not too difficult you just need to stretch the skin tight and lube well :blushing:
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I have switched to a cut throat, uses half a razor blade in the holder and I get half a dozen shaves per half blade - bargain........
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I got to do 12 or so for my own wedding, I am going to cut them just before the event so they don't have time to split.
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I use a simple template, its a fixed font but by using differing cutters you can get decent results, I use it mainly for house names and signs. However I recently had some laser engraving done by a fellow turner Mike DEMPSEY, superb results and very reasonable [email protected] Rutlands do a nice set of templates Buy Sign Crafter online at Rutlands.co.uk S.
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Splash of Danish oil would be my choice.
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For colour try some good quality felt pens or better still an airbrush. S.
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Lovely nest, proportions are superb. Woods isn't bad either.
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Nice guy, good offer. Puts your faith back in fellow men. :thumbup:
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Vote for the Sharpie, excellent longevity and nice to write with to.
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Another vote for the Flexcut range, not cheap but really good, can also be put into a power carver if required.
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Mine is weighted at 55lbs draw weight, I did get a 75lb but was way too much for me at 6` and 15 stone, makes you realize how these guys in the past must have practiced with draw weights of 180lbs and be accurate to 200 plus yards. There are some excellent You tube clips on making and using English long bows. I think the skill is in tillering the bow to get equal compression and a draw weight to suit.
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"No no not On those trays, its Uno Dos Tres" Classic comedy which is timeless.
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Making a bow Steve?
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Those of us at a certain age will remember every catch phrase and expression. Fawlty Towers was and is an iconic program, another victim of Alzheimer's.......
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Bugger!!!!!
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Had a 2.2 Frontera for a few years for shooting, I changed the oil twice a year and the engine was rock solid, good towing capacity, but, the electrical gremlins started on the dash with the speedo failing which is a common problem according to WWW. has an issue with the cam shaft sensor which puts it into limp mode, £400 diagnostics to find it and £28 for the part, nightmare. Nice leather interior and heated seats.......
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Flatten the back, buy a cheap mirror that will fit behind the central hole, cut a small rebate in the rear to size of mirror and hold in place with silicone or brass clips. Just make sure the wood is dry or the shrinkage may upset the mount. I would leave the bark on as it is in good condition, just wire wool and some Danish oil to finish. Nice little project. S.
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Those who have replied to this post seem to be of a certain vintage, myself included (1964 for me). I agree I look back and can see all those things that have been so eloquently described. I am still of the mindset that if you aint got it you don't spend it, so I do still save and appreciate the effort that goes in to buying the item. When you look at the younger generation I think they have never learned this philosophy and buy now pay as and when is their gambit, hence the spirals of debt and lack of a working ethic in many. As for wages, in real terms |I have not had more than a 1% pay rise in 10 years, so I just have to save harder and wait longer when |I want that extra item, no credit, no mortgage (cant get one) but most importantly no debt. Just my 10 cents worth. S.
