April Challenge -Theme 'Outer Space'

[nev]

This months head scratcher

Theme - Outer Space.
Anything that could be representative, interpreted or generally associated with Outer Space.

To be made on the lathe using wood turning tools.
no minimum or maximum size.
It may be made from one piece or made of multiple parts (preferably all turned).
Decoration, colouring, texturing is allowed.

This months judge will be Richard Findley

At the end of the month there will be the 'Post your entries here' thread. this thread will remain open for 2 days during which time you can upload the required pics of your entry, along with a brief note about how you made it, what tools and finish you used, what wood (if known) and the objects dimensions. (this helps the judge and plagiarists ).

Please post 3 or 4 images of your work / entry as follows...

1 showing a general view
1 showing a side on view
1 showing a rear or underside view
1 optional photo showing any other feature you think might be of interest

Image size please use image size 640 x 480 0.3 mp, same previous months

Please upload your pics and description between ..

10pm on the 26th April
and
10pm on the 28th April

After this time the thread will be locked for Judging
Results will be given on or around 30th

Any entry's that are outside the rules and requirements will not be judged
The Judges decision is final ( Any negative comments re judging must be via PM only and not on the open forum )
NO Critique or comments on any work until After the Judging and results.

I expect there may well be questions about this month, if so post them in this thread. Dont be shy!

Best of luck

_________________
Nev

 

[henton49er]

OK, nev, I'll start the queries:-

Can it be something imaginary that just could or might be in outer space?
Is carving allowed?
Can materials other than wood be used in an ancillary capacity? (for supports for example)

I'm sure I will think of more questions as time goes on!!

 

[nev]

OK, nev, I'll start the queries:-
Can it be something imaginary that just could or might be in outer space?
!

I guess a lot of what we think of as outer space e.g. flying saucers, are or were originally from someones imagination, so I guess the answer is yes. I suppose the test would be when someone sees it will it invoke thoughts of outer space or related ideas??

Is carving allowed?

Yes - as decoration, embellishment or enhancement.

Can materials other than wood be used in an ancillary capacity? (for supports for example)

Yes.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Asking purely for clarity. ..... I leave nothing to chance!

Can it be entirely painted?

 

[nev]

Asking purely for clarity. ..... I leave nothing to chance!

Can it be entirely painted?

I guess so, as long as its turned (after all its a turning challenge :wink: )

 

[heatherw]

Just got back from UK and last minute as usual.
Question. How do you reverse a disc so that it's finished on both sides? Preferably without a mounting hole in it.

 

[CHJ]

Just got back from UK and last minute as usual.
Question. How do you reverse a disc so that it's finished on both sides? Preferably without a mounting hole in it.

The obvious answer is Cole Jaws but that's of no use to you as it would seem you don't have any.

But if you can live with a small central bit to clean up by hand you can trap the piece against a faceplate with a piece of foam or anti slip matting underneath it and use a rotating tailstock to form the clamping.

To aid alignment you can mount a disc of scrap wood (plywood) on the faceplate and turn alignment recess or just groove rings in it.

If you can finish both sides of the edge in the first instance you can 'fix' the disc to the faceplate with dabs of Hot Melt Glue around the edge, Seal the wood before gluing and Glue will peel off easier.

 

[Melinda_dd]

Will be touch and go as to whether I will be in this month or not. ...
I've concentrated on the box competition more and am away next weekend so we'll see!

 

[heatherw]

Thanks CHJ, very helpful.

 

[nev]

Just got back from UK and last minute as usual.
Question. How do you reverse a disc so that it's finished on both sides? Preferably without a mounting hole in it.

What Chas says.

and along similar lines but without glue gun, take a large scrap of pine or whatevers handy, mounted on a face plate, turn a recess to accept turned piece as a push fit (with paper towel to prevent marking) and supported by live centre in tail stock. turn and finish outer three quarters then wrap loads of gaffer tape around turning and faceplate leaving the inner half uncovered, remove tailstock and gently turn finish and blend into previously finished outer part.