I love turning platters. They allow the grain and figure in a nice piece of wood to really show off. From left to right: 15" Sycamore Maple ( a Maple whose leaf closely mimics the Sycamore/London Plane) Next, a 15" Great Basin Poplar ( also called Mormon Polar) And lastly, 20" Texas Cedar Elm. (...
Really attractive. I like the shape. I think the wood is a Mahogany relative. So many one with so many names, I can't be sure but that would be my guess.
Pat -
First, THANK YOU...😁. This has 4 "layered and sanded" applications of a spirit based dye. ( denatured alcohol in the U.S. - methylate spirits in the U.K.😊) Each color was applied lightly, then after drying for approx. 1 hour, sanded removing approx.50% of the color in random areas. Each...
Thanks Bingy! I am honored to be in great location for woodturning. SO many big names are club members here that have mentored myself and others in our continuing journey. Looking forward to seeing some of the great work from the UK!
Hi folks!
I am Tim Tucker - or "T" to close friends.
6 years in woodturning - decades in woodworking. Currently focused on turning. I turn on a Robust American Beauty and just brought home a VB 36.
My focus is on something I call "The 3 Fs" Fine wood - it need not be expensive or exotic but it...