Raefco Posted December 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 The first couple I was trying to turn between centers, no go. I have a chunk of walnut screwed to my face plate, faced off flat with circles turned in it, I have been hot gluing pieces to it and it has worked out pretty well. I am using a set of chisels from harbor fright, that cost 18 bucks, they won't hold an edge for love or money, I guess I'll man up and order and set, or pick up some tool and make some. I turned the last pretty well as described I just took it to far before I started sanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckkisser Posted December 23, 2014 Report Share Posted December 23, 2014 ya its probably just plain old steel and wont hold a tempered edge, high speed steel is really useful for keeping a edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 This is the first item I've turned inside and out, call it a box, bowl small candie dish, what ever it is, it also has a lid and was made from glued up walnut scrap left over from the cabinet. I still haven't put handles or the carbide cutter holders I made so this piece was still primarily turned with a $12 set of chisels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looks nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Nice bowl Mark! I took the plunge and bought a set of Sorby turning tools when someone ---Rockler? Woodcraft? put them on sale. They feel nice and hold edges well. I know what you mean....chuck up a piece of wood and 30 minutes later, all the crazy that followed you home has left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 I need to get some proper handles put on my carbid cutters, I messed around with them some on this bowl, they are very different to use and seem to require a softer more precise touch but it was hard to tell, I'm sure they will feel completely different once the weight, stability and leverage if good handles is added Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 I need to get some proper handles put on my carbide cutters, I messed around with them some on this bowl, they are very different to use and seem to require a softer more precise touch but it was hard to tell, I'm sure they will feel completely different once the weight, stability and leverage if good handles is added "Get"??? Depends on your definition. Our city was founded in 1734 so it's old and historic and the cutting of trees and limbs is regulated by the blue haired ladies of the Hysterical...er...I mean the Historical Society. I'm always on the watch for live oak, sycamore, and white oak limbs being cut by the city trucks. They all make great tool handles. Turn'em green! May warp a little in the drying process....what the heck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Got To love the hysterical society, my house that burnt was built in 1865 and was the original mortuary in our little town. The elderly man 2 doors down passed away last year, the house is still empty and has a stack of firewood on the porch (I think it is hickory and ash) I go down there every so often and snag a couple pieces to turn, I think I will go grab a few handles lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 28, 2015 Report Share Posted January 28, 2015 Got To love the hysterical society, my house that burnt was built in 1865 and was the original mortuary in our little town. The elderly man 2 doors down passed away last year, the house is still empty and has a stack of firewood on the porch (I think it is hickory and ash) I go down there every so often and snag a couple pieces to turn, I think I will go grab a few handles lol Heck yeah, already dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted January 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 first homemade turning tool finished, 4 too go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim0625 Posted January 29, 2015 Report Share Posted January 29, 2015 Looks good Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted February 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 A couple new pieces, I'm really starting to like the new turning tools, especially the one with the 7/16 stainless shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I like the tall vase! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Thanks Steve, I have been playing with finishes, that taller one has 2 coats of water base rustoleum clear rubbed and polished, the one with the lid is minwax ting finish and the other is a oil base poly just wiped on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think the waterbourne clear really makes the curly grain pop without adding an amber tint ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted February 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 I think the waterbourne clear really makes the curly grain pop without adding an amber tint ! after all the dealings with auto grade urethanes, never thought I would say this, but, I am really liking the water based stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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