Roger T Posted December 17, 2014 Report Share Posted December 17, 2014 Just finished up the last round of Ornaments for the Season. All finials are holly, and the bodies are Ambrosia Maple except for the dark one which is Walnut. The Walnut one also has a captive ring on the bottom finial. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/12w5sujyb68ocqz/AAAiVeTVQP3SXRW0kIIUSgy_a?dl=0 Thanks for looking. Roger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 They look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Tarbell Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 wow, those came out beautiful! I love the markings that the maple has. What did you use for the finish and how did you attach the finials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Wow, those are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 very cool, the different lines reminded me of a pinstriper I know and how he always knows what lines go where Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Lots of great talent there Roger. Good looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Thanks for all the nice comments guys. Much appreciated Bill, the finish is simple, oil, let it cure for a day or two, then buff and wax on the bodies. The finials are simply sanded and waxed for obvious reasons, I don't attempt to buff the finials. Roger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted December 19, 2014 Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 Out of curiosity, at what speeds do you turn the finials? I can't fathom doing anything that delicate and impressive with my tool set yet, not to mention the below warm temperatures in my shop right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger T Posted December 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 19, 2014 jhop, Its as fast as my midrange pulley will let me, so about 1800. When doing these types of finials, ya just cannot be afraid to break them. You are usually pretty safe down to about 1/8" or so, its when ya go sub 1/8 that things get really dicey. I use a combo of skew and detail gouge to get these like this. Dont be afraid, just get out there and try! Roger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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