NormanH Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I can but echo Big Mac's admiration for your skill. I can't imagine how anyone can achieve that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thank you Norman.Practice helps and about 20 years of practice finds less bits of wood flying passed me earoles. It still happens that the wood fails and it's still a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Yes I bet youv'e made some beautiful kindling over the years [:)] Fabulous work John and it's the passion that is more important than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 16, 2014 Author Share Posted November 16, 2014 There's a bit of youtube of a turner pro saying that if you satrt out with firewood then you finish up with firewood. Please excuse me if I've posted these photos before, but a while back I started out with this beech firewood[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Tractor/1IMG_15431.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Tractor/1IMG_15431.jpg[/IMG][/URL]And finished up with this firewood[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Tractor/Tractorchallenge1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Tractor/Tractorchallenge1.jpg[/IMG][/URL]I tell porkies!! The horizontal rails on the trailer are turned bamboo 'cause it's stronger [:D] I've made 3, but this was the first and it's MINE [kiss] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 That old TV cabinet really is revealing some nice shapes. At one of the craft fairs we did in the U.K. a little lad came up and asked "how did you know that was in that bit of wood mister?" That really sums it up for me I think?This is on of several things I have made recently. Any ideas what it is??[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/earingstand2_zpse1c6705f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/earingstand2_zpse1c6705f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I know !!! A holder for cocktail sticks with a cube of cheese and a small pickle onion (for the holes) and the cup beneath with more of the same !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 16, 2015 Author Share Posted January 16, 2015 Eric, travel may broaden some peoples minds, but sorry mate it didn't do nuffin for you init? No, it in't a cocktail anything holder already even [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 .................. I give up !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 It looks as if everyone else has done the same thing as you Eric, that puts you in good company? So if there's no more guesses this morning I may get chance to look in later and put everyone out of their obvious misery. I'll keep an ear out for any replies [6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 JJ, to make an educated guess ( and still get it wrong ) we need to know what size it is. Is it likkle, or HUGE. Put something alongside it to give scale - please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 If I were to stand a foot ruler alongside it it would measure about 7 toes, sorry inches high. Well, it would be a 'foot' rule [8-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Thanks JJ, it's now quite obvious....It's a ''thingy'', otherwise known as a ''forum talking point'', a bit like certain 'coffee table books'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Correct PDS, smack on and truely akuraite mate, but you don't get away that easily. What kind of thingyforumtalkingpoint is it?It wouldn't take long to read though. It's only got my initials pyrographed on the underside [8-|]You could hang thingies on it, well not necessarly you you understand?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I still think it's a Cocktail Stick (with pickled onion and cube of cheese) holder but you don't want to admit it cos I found out what it was too quickly ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 I suppose that you could use it for that, if you wanted to that is, but think bits-a-wire and dingly dangly bits [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powerdesal Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 easy-peasyJewellery stand, earings and things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 17, 2015 Author Share Posted January 17, 2015 Wrong again. It's a jewelery stand for earings and things. [:-))]The earings slot into the 'oles in the top bit and what you like in the tray bits. Really nice to make and I think they would grace any dressing table, but then again I is prejudiced init [blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Being as we have just had a moon eclipse I have managed to get back in my workshop to carry on with my own moon phase again..[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Moon%20clock%203_zpsitrhneaa.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Moon%20clock%203_zpsitrhneaa.jpg[/IMG][/URL]But it isn't just a plain bit and I thought about time. So, time it was[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Moon%20clock%201_zps98279ixt.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Moon%20clock%201_zps98279ixt.jpg[/IMG][/URL]The base, upright, pins and clock body are ash and the moon is oak. It was a right awd game to get it centred but I like it..Before the clock I made something totally different and quite practicle. I haven't made one for ages. The last one was for the cousin of SWMBO [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Cotton%20rack%201_zps7azivf6s.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Cotton%20rack%201_zps7azivf6s.jpg[/IMG][/URL]When it's shut the reals are really safe, but when you open it up they are really easy to real off, really [URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Cotton%20rack%202_zpsrcn0y0h7.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Cotton%20rack%202_zpsrcn0y0h7.jpg[/IMG][/URL]Good 'ere int Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Brilliant, love the clock best, If you have time (hehe) what sort of temperature are you getting from your solar pool heating? and what is your current outside temp during the day please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericd Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 As usual, lovely work. Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 Further to my 'moon phase' I found a couple more hiding in a small square of English elm that came with us from England 11 years back. It is truly to see just what hides in a bit of wood and elm has such a lovely grain[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Double%20moon%202_zpsvrvb8npo.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Double%20moon%202_zpsvrvb8npo.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Double%20moon%206_zps9oi773ma.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Double%20moon%206_zps9oi773ma.jpg[/IMG][/URL]I have turned a few single moons now and wondered if it would be feasible to hang one inside the other? It is, and I quite like the result.So, our trans Atlantic cousins think they have found another planet outsside Pluto, well I found too in a lump of elm :O3 :O3 Nearly forgot!! They will be a part of a 70th present for a good friend on Sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 I made and gave another bobbin rack to a friend the other day. She was quite chuffed with it Then a good friend gave us a porcelain leaf for our 5th wed anniversary. That's what you get for 20 years of obeying SWMBO [:-))]I really liked the leaf and thought that one would look nice in wood. I sorted out a lump of leylandii and started. This is what was in there[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/IMG_0321_zpskj973suj.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/IMG_0321_zpskj973suj.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/IMG_0322_zps2aq2n0lk.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/IMG_0322_zps2aq2n0lk.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Jonz, you are definitely getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well, I have to admit that I have lost some weight and my cold has nearly cleared up. My neck is still a bit stiff though[8-)][8-)]Ermmmmm [Www] ta Mint. Love what you do, it makes it so much easier and I love what I do. The greatest thrill of it is to see all of the different things appear when you stop the lathe. It's never the same. 20 odd years back I didn't even want to try turning. Now, I can't stop! I now have a collection of some of the most beautiful wood shaving you have ever seen [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Well, I have to admit that I have lost some weight and my cold has nearly cleared up. My neck is still a bit stiff though[8-)][8-)]Ermmmmm [Www] ta Mint. Love what you do, it makes it so much easier and I love what I do. The greatest thrill of it is to see all of the different things appear when you stop the lathe. It's never the same. 20 odd years back I didn't even want to try turning. Now, I can't stop! I now have a collection of some of the most beautiful wood shaving you have ever seen [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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