Jonzjob Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 Just as well we don't rely on wood for our heating, because a lot of ours starts off like this And finishes up like thisNot finished yet. There is a trailer and driver for me to make.Or as bowls, goblets and gawd knows what else? But I think it looks better for being recycled a bit and it keeps me off the streets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted March 13, 2010 Share Posted March 13, 2010 And I thought it was the elves that made the toys [;-)]Beautiful work John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 13, 2010 Author Share Posted March 13, 2010 Ta TP; it ain't only the elves mate. Some of us 'umanz do it too. My hobby name before we moved over was Toys1st and it bought all of the kit and tools I have now and if I could be rebourne I would wish to come back as a tourner.. Funnly enough, it was somethiing that I never wanted to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Well, I got there, but sorry still no work in progress photos, but I ain't arf got a lot of little round bits from turning the little pieces?The hitch 'A' frame and the rails are 4 mm turned bamboob ecause I couldn't think of anything that would be as strong. Not bad to do and my smallest 100 year old box wood pinch chuck was ideal for holding the bamboo to turn. I posted a photo before showing a double ended crochet hook in bamboo.I must admit to being pleased with the result and one day soon I will do the driver too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Ahhh..............But does it burn as well as the premodified logs? Nice work but I wouldn't have the knowhow or the patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Wonderful work, Jonz!I love the graining on the top of the trailer floor: what's the wood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi GS, it's firewood [Www]!! Beech actually and I agree with you about the grain.Peter, anything that's got a coat of celulose sanding sealer on it would burn much better than yer average log me-thinks..[:-))] The know how comes with practice and the turning is infectious so no patience need really when it's a joy to do. I was the one who was never going to be interested in turning? How things change?I am a member of a wood turning forum and one of the guys there said that a pro turner in a vidoe had said that if you start with firewood then that's what you will finish up with. You must start with good wood. I think that he must have a very good dose of tunnel vision! Some of the nicest things I have made are straight off the wood pile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluestick Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thanks, Jonz.I love beech: much underused wood for furniture, IMHO.These are pretty!See Here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 The wood is lovely, but the design is a bit stark for me. Spalted beech can be spectacular[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/DSC07509.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyh4 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 spectacular?you have such a way with understatement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViVienne Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 they are lovely, I sell my crafts (cards and pictures) in the uk at craft fairs, there are a couple of wood turners/sculptors there. The wood is so tactile and I didn't realise that there were so many beautiful wood grains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connolls Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Hi Jonzwood,I hope you're going to sell this fantastic stuff, i know I would be really interested and I'm sure others too................or do you already sell.Good on Ya mate, Fantastic work.Best wishes Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thank you all! It is lovely to know there are so many people who love wood too.I have been selling my stuff for quite a few years now, mainly at craft fairs and the like and all of my tools, quite a few of my radio controlled gliders and a load of beer/wine has been bought with the proceeds. I still sell my stuff and take commisions, but I haven't sold very much since we moved over here. Most have gone as presents and it is a very rewarding hobby.I have always said that one of the lovely things about turning is that when it is spinning you know what the shape is, BUT you don't see the complete picture until you stop the lathe and see what the grain is like!Spinning[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/DSC07246.jpg[/IMG]Stopped[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/DSC07245.jpg[/IMG]Spalted beech. The spalting, black lines, are caused by fungi when the wood has started to rot and you get some beautiful spalting. It's VERY important to wear a good dust mask because the spalted wood dust is definately not good for your health [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 A spalted beach unlikely to get a blue flag then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 A blue flag of the right material would make a dust mask, so why not [:D]? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted March 19, 2010 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Touche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 19, 2010 Author Share Posted March 19, 2010 Should that be 'Touché'? Avec un é [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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