walnut/cherry looks really nice. what are you thinking price wise?
I would like too see exactly what they will look like, but I would probably pay $15-20
I would like too see exactly what they will look like, but I would probably pay $15-20
Here's a rough idea of what one can look like:Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/CMSjEWp.jpg)
The paperclip is just in there to give you an idea. I was getting the lathe ready today and did a test one with some cheap fir or pine from Home Depot. The chisels turned out to be a little dull right now, so it's a little rough. Future turns will look better. The piece also doesn't have any oil or stain, so finished pieces will look different too.
Of course, each turn will be unique, but if given an idea of what someone wanted, I could try and make an approximation of it.
They look very nice but how functional will they be?
Does oiling them cause them to be slick or anything?
I really like the look of the very first picture.
On the wire are you just going to attempt to match an existing keypullers bends etc?
I'm just asking out of curiosity, I would probably buy one just to have in my collection whether or not I used it.
Looks excellent, how high of a grit are you sanding too? Have you thought of a CA glue finish?
Looks excellent, how high of a grit are you sanding too? Have you thought of a CA glue finish?
I was doing to 220 and am planning on going down to 320. That said, the wood isn't showing scratches or feeling rough from the 220. Then again, I'm roughing up the sandpaper and filling in some of the space with sawdust first.
I haven't thought of a CA finish. I'm not sure how well it would work on something like these. I know CA is usually for pens and some people do it on bowls they spin, but those are much simpler surfaces.
Yea, you do have a lot of relief cuts that might make applying a CA finish a lot harder. You pretty much have to do it as it's spinning, but from what I've seen it's really fast to do, easy, polishes like a champ and is really tough.
BTW, how big is your lathe?
Yea, you do have a lot of relief cuts that might make applying a CA finish a lot harder. You pretty much have to do it as it's spinning, but from what I've seen it's really fast to do, easy, polishes like a champ and is really tough.
BTW, how big is your lathe?
That's what I've seen with it too, I just haven't seen anyone do it on more complex pieces. I could give it a shot on a piece of pine, but I'm a little wary of it.
My lathe is decent sized. I can 3' on it and I believe it will let me turn something up to 4' or 5'. Of course, I'm cutting it way down to roughly 6" pieces that I'm turning.
It's worth a try at least
My buddy has one that's about the same size. I kinda want a small one to do pens and stuff at home or on my pouch, but they're often times more expensive that the larger ones.
It's worth a try at least
My buddy has one that's about the same size. I kinda want a small one to do pens and stuff at home or on my pouch, but they're often times more expensive that the larger ones.
You should definitely do it. It's fun and kind of an organic experience. I go in not really knowing what I will make the finished piece like and make it up as I go along.
The first one is done. I was experimenting with the best way to anchor the wire into the wood and I think I found something that will work well. I need to let it fully harden, but it worked great when I just tested it on my keyboard.Show Image(http://i.imgur.com/zC8rwmU.jpg)
I like the simpler ones too. I would love too see an ebony/mahogany or ebony/cherry :DYou just bump a half years old thread :-X