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[Bodrighy]

Once again nature hides a gem inside a scabby looking piece of wood. I have got my hands on some ratty looking burry apple, only a small branch but inside is hidden little treasures like this. It is 6" tall and approx. 3" max. dia. The natural splits are filled with brass and the tenon left on for the moment n case it needs a bit more attention though I am pretty sure it is dry as it is going to get.

Critique, comments etc welcome as always

 

[wallace]

very nice, I think apple is my favourite wood to work with

 

[CHJ]

Very attractive figuring you've unearthed there Pete, and the gentle curves of the form show the woods character off well.
Hope it does not go pear shaped on you but as you have been jousting with similar stock more than most since you got hooked on spinney things I doubt there is much risk left in the project.

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks both.
Chas: I am trying to get myself sorted to do a book about turning on a shoestring. How to make beautiful things (not that I feel i achieve that yet, an ongoing, lifelong project LOL) without spending a fortune on tools, fancy woods etc. Much harder than turning believe me LOL

Pete

 

[CHJ]

Thanks both.
Chas: I am trying to get myself sorted to do a book about turning on a shoestring. How to make beautiful things (not that I feel i achieve that yet, an ongoing, lifelong project LOL) without spending a fortune on tools, fancy woods etc. Much harder than turning believe me LOL

Pete

Good on yer! the average garage workshop has more than enough tools to create beautiful and functional objects and for me it is their creation that is the Raison d'être not the creation of an operating theatre full of shiny glossy magazine promoted tooling.

Every time I go into a museum or stately home, or visit a foreign craft market proffering local produce and at times being privileged to see the skilled production of objects with almost nothing but personal ingenuity and technique I come home humbled at my personal limitations, but with the reinforced feeling that it's me that needs the updating not my tools or raw materials.

 

[KimG]

That's a very nice piece of work Pete, I like the form, it does do the grain justice for sure.

 

[EnErY]

Pete
That's a very attractive piece I turned some spalted beech recently and like you I filled the crack with brass I like the form the contrasting grain of the timber shows it off well and the finish is excellent that's a real great piece of work =D>
Regards
Bill

 

[Brianp]

Lovely form and shape, as well as the timber. When you guys say you fill the cracks with brass, is that metal filings in some glue or something like that?

 

[Bodrighy]

You can get different metal powders, brass, aluminium, copper etc. I use them by pouring into the cracks then applying CA glue until it is slightly proud then sanding back. If the crack or split is deep I fill with sawdust (I have bottles of different coloured dust from different woods) first to save on the metal dust.

Pete

 

[Roger C]

Pete well done a fine looking shape / form. As to turning on a shoe string maybe a new topic will get more responses and help you with the book idea. Regards Roger C