gregmcateer
Established Member
Back on the lathe at last after rebuilding the workshop, so feeling VERY rusty.
Had a little practise session on some pine, then ventured onto 2 completely new experiences for me;
First up, a toy car for a friend’s one year old’s birthday.
Sycamore log bandsawn down to 3 by 2, then turned into a stylised car. Axle holes drilled, ready for;
Sycamore offcuts turned to make axles, then a cherry branch turned into four “approximately identical” wheels. (Hey, it was my first time and he’s only 1!!)
Food safe oil and buffed.
I’m not unhappy overall, but realised I must have been letting the gouge move into the air space when turning the body – at least I assume that is the cause for the slight ‘ripples’ along the bonnet and boot. If anyone can advise I’d be grateful.
Second up – the first box I’ve ever made.
Oak branch. Finished size H: 60mm, D: 55mm, Wall thickness: 3mm
Spindle, then chucked, parted through midpoint with an old saw blade, to maintain grain match as much as possible.
Hollowed with spindle gouge, then very gentle square end scraper. Sanded inside as wanted final size before fitting other half.
Tenon formed on other half (satisfying pop tight fit during turning!)
Hollowed, etc same way
Parted off with a satisfyingly concave outside.
Cleaned up ends and sanded, then Chestnut buff.
I know it’s far from perfect, but I’m ridiculously pleased it worked out. Snug but removable fit and the inside, whilst very difficult to sand, is acceptable, (especially as it was only really for practice, as it’ll be sealed shut with a small amount of my Mum’s ashes, which my nephew wants to keep).
C&C on both items is very welcome – Please feel free to advise on any aspect – form, finish, etc as well as techniques/methods you’d recommend.
Had a little practise session on some pine, then ventured onto 2 completely new experiences for me;
First up, a toy car for a friend’s one year old’s birthday.
Sycamore log bandsawn down to 3 by 2, then turned into a stylised car. Axle holes drilled, ready for;
Sycamore offcuts turned to make axles, then a cherry branch turned into four “approximately identical” wheels. (Hey, it was my first time and he’s only 1!!)
Food safe oil and buffed.
I’m not unhappy overall, but realised I must have been letting the gouge move into the air space when turning the body – at least I assume that is the cause for the slight ‘ripples’ along the bonnet and boot. If anyone can advise I’d be grateful.
Second up – the first box I’ve ever made.
Oak branch. Finished size H: 60mm, D: 55mm, Wall thickness: 3mm
Spindle, then chucked, parted through midpoint with an old saw blade, to maintain grain match as much as possible.
Hollowed with spindle gouge, then very gentle square end scraper. Sanded inside as wanted final size before fitting other half.
Tenon formed on other half (satisfying pop tight fit during turning!)
Hollowed, etc same way
Parted off with a satisfyingly concave outside.
Cleaned up ends and sanded, then Chestnut buff.
I know it’s far from perfect, but I’m ridiculously pleased it worked out. Snug but removable fit and the inside, whilst very difficult to sand, is acceptable, (especially as it was only really for practice, as it’ll be sealed shut with a small amount of my Mum’s ashes, which my nephew wants to keep).
C&C on both items is very welcome – Please feel free to advise on any aspect – form, finish, etc as well as techniques/methods you’d recommend.
