Turning Time in 2009

[CHJ]

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________Keeping Time to a minimum_______________Click on images for larger view.

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_________________Cherry_______________________105mm

 

[jpt]

Very nice clock Chas.

One question how do you join the 2 pieces together?

I have tried dowel in the past but it has not stood up to handling very well.

john

 

[Jenx]

Very 'delicate' looking piece.. I love it !
That housing looks like it may have been 'interesting' :wink: :lol: to get that thin !... its a very very nice clock Chas ... really like that !

I tend to be a lad that likes 'chunky / substantial' .. but in this case, I'm loving the delicate look of the thing ... its a cracker !

Lovely work ! ( as per the norm ! ) :lol: 8) 8) 8)

 

[CHJ]

Not that thin Jenx, the insert body is only 80mm, so just the rim inset is a couple of mm.

jpt, Epoxy.

 

[Paul.J]

That is a really neat looking clock Chas
Love the Cherry.Lovely colouring.
Is the back an insert,seperate piece of Cherry,and have you hollowed the base :?: :?

 

[DaveL]

Nice one Chas.

You have got to stop making things I am drawn towards trying, how am I ever going to get the shop sorted out. :roll: :wink:

 

[loz]

Thats lovely Chas,

Not much more can i say, your finishes are something i aspire too !

LOz

 

[PowerTool]

Very nice,Chas,and lovely colouring

You have got to stop making things I am drawn towards trying, how am I ever going to get the shop sorted out. :roll: :wink:

You're well on the slope now,Dave - so,like the rest of us,just accept that it will never happen... :wink:

Andrew

 

[CHJ]

your finishes are something i aspire too !

Not much down to me here Loz, this Cherry is very close grained and cuts like butter, finish is just Chestnuts Melamine wiped on with a cloth covered finger tip (stationary), rapid movement quick spread before it has time to build, followed by quick spin to burnish with cotton towel.

 

[boysie39]

Chas, Thank you, Thank you Thank you. I was never in any doubt that you would produce" something special." Just how special I I did not envisage. It will be my alltime best woodturning piece, not just for its perfection but also for its perfect timeing.
When I saw itt this morning I almost threw my crutches away.Its the most wonderful fillip that I could have recieved. God Bless your Hands. I hope where ever you are on you Hols, the sun will shine for you and yours. God Bless REgards Eugene (Boysie)

 

[mikec]

Yet another stunner Chas

I'm not usually a fan of clocks, I find them too chunky but that is a beauty.

Regards,

Mike C

 

[CHJ]

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________Getting round to it again._______________Click on image for larger view.

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______Ash, Purple Heart, Yew, Zebrano Mix

 

[duncanh]

Very nice.
I'm not usually a fan of segmented work but I like these. Particularly the 3rd from left with the alternating colours. Is it yew?

Duncan

 

[CHJ]

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I'm not usually a fan of segmented work

Not my favorite either, I appreciate the skill and work involved but prefer items where the wood speaks rather than the workmanship.
These are done on request, segmenting them actually does get over a problem of short grain that can be a strength problem in narrow rings.

.... 3rd from left with the alternating colours. Is it yew?....

Yes Duncan it's Yew, the alternating is a natural function of turning the stock during cutting.

 

[Paul.J]

Those look really neat Chas :shock:
Lovely choice of coloured timber combinations.
Very nice indeed

 

[johnny.t.]

Those look very well made Chas . The two in the middle are really stunning(not that I'd wear one myself :lol: ).

Great work with a great looking finish as usual

JT

 

[mrs. sliver]

They look great Chas! ... And would wear them!

 

[tulsk]

Hi Chas,
As ever consistently good work. As a request could you take some WIP shots if you make any more of those toothpick holders. You seem to have engineered a good design and I'm sure others would like to know a little more. I for one would certainly like to have a go, but so far haven't found any reference text. Only if you have time of course, Ta- John.

 

[CHJ]

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________All Bangled out, hopefully the last for a while._______________Click on image for larger view.

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___Ash, Purple Heart, Yew, Zebrano, Padauk Mix

 

[johnny.t.]

Hope these aren't all for one person to wear Chas :lol: :lol:

Looking good