Clock in Elm

[stevenw1963]

Can't remember what the wood is (getting on a bit!!!)
Think it's ash. - Edit: no it's not, think Mick is right it's Elm.
4'' (100mm) clock face.

Finished in sanding sealer & friction polish.

C & C welcome

 

[Hutzul]

Very nice, I just ordered some friction polish, so I now know what it looks like.

Thanks for sharing stevenw1963

 

[stevenw1963]

You're welcome Hutzul - My bottle of friction polish has lasted me about a year & half so far.
It's difficult to get a good finish on anything over approx 5'' diam tho.
T-cut is good to even it out if you get an uneven finish.

 

[Spindle]

Hi

I think the wood is elm.

Regards Mick

 

[stevenw1963]

You could be right Mick - had a senior moment!!

 

[Gary Morris]

looks lovely Steven

Gary

 

[stevenw1963]

Cheers Gary

 

[woodyturner]

Very nice that one Steven well done me boy from some ol geezer LOL

 

[stevenw1963]

Cheers Woody,

You're not old - you're ancient :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[mikeyew2]

The clock looks great. I've never used friction polish but would be very tempted now; I made some small turnings around Christmas and messed around with Melamine spray - a bit of overkill but I wanted a shine.

Mike

 

[stevenw1963]

Cheers Mike,

It does leave a nice shiny surface, on smaller items it is usually my preferred choice of finish as long as they aren't going to be handled much. After saying that tho I have used it on pens too as over time I like the wood to take on that ''used'' look.

 

[boysie39]

You got the best out of that piece and a great finish too. It's sad to think that Elm is almost all gone ,what a lovely wood to work with .
Thank you for showing .

 

[stevenw1963]

& thank you for the kind comments Eugene, much appreciated