idun Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 No I'm afraid, but I'm still thinking about it. Maybe next academic year, something I would like to do. Next term maybe another computer course, not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 3, 2012 Author Share Posted March 3, 2012 The longest job is the one you never start [Www][Www]Go and do it, you won't regret it. In fact there are other ways of getting the instruction. Books, DVDs and youtube are a few ways. There are lots of youtube clips out there.http://www.axminster.co.uk/taunton-wood-finishing-prod536619/A book I have is Complete Woodfinishing by Ian Hosker. This is a later version than mine. A very good and interestion book.http://www.axminster.co.uk/gmc-complete-woodfinishing-prod29538/I use Axminster a lot. They still provide a VERY good service and will try very hard to help when you ask.. Just a very satisfied customer of the past 16 years or so.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 I was asked if I could burn a cat and as I'm not too keen on them I thought it was a good idea[6] One burnt cat. The wood is beech from the firewood pile and was so wet that I got a shower when I turned it. I have to put some stuff called hard wax oil on it now to seal and protect the wood, buff it and done. Not quite as nice as I would have wished, but the photo I was given to work from was very dark and wasn't the best.[IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Virginniescat3.jpg[/IMG]I love the way that the grain fits in with the cats chest.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Well, cats seem to be popular at the mo. I was asked if I could do another cat jobbie after a lady on another forum saw the one above. This time 2 cats.. It's becoming more difficult because of the problems of getting hold of decient wood that is dry enough.. I had a piece of elm that looked good and here is the result. [IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Suescats2.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Smith Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Fabulous work, as always, Jonnz. How are you doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 And how are you doing Dick? Good to hear from you again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulT Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Looked at the first page and there was a post from Richard and I thought he has not posted for a while (had done for quite a while after going to the US and then on the last page is a post from Dick - who I must have met but not known it as I used to frequent the Greyhound in Carshalton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 [quote user="Dick Smith"]Fabulous work, as always, Jonnz. How are you doing?[/quote]Dick, you perisher, where ya bin? Ta for your reply and good to hear from you! I am fine and still attacking wood, sometimes with quite a good outcome, sometimes picking up the wreckage from around my workshop [:-))]Still, if you ain't broke one it is because you ain't ever turned one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Dick Smith and Gluestick in the same week [:-))]Has someone been handing out pardons to celebrate something? [Www]Well the forum had virtually died so drastic measures are needed to revive it [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishead Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 The fit wenches all left the forum...no reason to stay. And in the bad old days the mods ran amok and sorta cramped the fun...anyway, nice work JJ, keep on learning and growing.Just a small example of current work.. http://www.leboncoin.fr/services/658893217.htm?ca=14_sCiouciou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Good to hear from you, 3 names from the wilderness now, has there been some kind of amnesty?The link only went to an application form for a pro account, would really like to see what work you are doing now, I assume that you are still in france and am glad to learn so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idun Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 [quote user="chrishead"]The fit wenches all left the forum...no reason to stay. And in the bad old days the mods ran amok and sorta cramped the fun...anyway, nice work JJ, keep on learning and growing.Just a small example of current work.. http://www.leboncoin.fr/services/658893217.htm?ca=14_sCiouciou[/quote]No amnesty and I really am trying to find some polite way of addressing 'the fit wenches leaving the forum' statement, mais helas, I cannot.Really mon petit bonhomme, have you any idea what a dreadful comment that is. I shall watch my words as this is still a moderated forum. faithfully, an apparently unfit Idun[:(] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCCMB Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 I think the word he was looking for was "sycophants", idun..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 [quote user="chrishead"]The fit wenches all left the forum...no reason to stay. And in the bad old days the mods ran amok and sorta cramped the fun...anyway, nice work JJ, keep on learning and growing.Just a small example of current work.. http://www.leboncoin.fr/services/658893217.htm?ca=14_sCiouciou[/quote]Chris, where on earth have you sprung from?Are you well? Are you busy?If you are reluctant to say anything on the forum, please send me a short PM, no need for details, just so that I know that you still ticking along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishead Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Merely a term of nostalgic endearment Idun ma chouchoute... I have to look that word up Betty, it sounds like a disease or a farm implement perhaps?Yup still in France, been here too long to want to or be able to go back.Wotcha Sweet...you,re still really sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 John, I've seen your postings over time and always been impressed by the quality of your work. Some very kind person has given me a wood lathe, and although I'm familiar with most tools in the wood shop, I've never used or tried a lathe. I wonder if you could advise me as to what would be most suitable wood for a newby to practice on, also some simple exercises to learn from. I don't plan to do anything spectacular; as I think there are not enough years left to become totally proficient, just want to use it for odds and ends and to learn the basics of a new skill; plus the ability to use the machine in a safe manner, so any advice would be welcome. Cheers [B] [B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi Nick and welcome to the slippery slope [:-)) It's a wonderful way to work wood and can be very rewarding too. Thank you for your comments on my stuff. I don'r call it work, it's too much fun for that.What lathe have you got and what gouges, if any, did yoy get with it? What chucks, face plates and centers as well. A few photos would help?My starting bible was a book by Keith Rowley, Woodturning, a Foundation Course. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Woodturning-Foundation-Course/dp/1861081146/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1401136910&sr=1-1&keywords=keith+rowley+woodturningThere are also loads of youtube videos on the web and some really good ones by an Irish gut called Glen Lucas. I have a couple of his DVDs and even after about 18 years of turn I found them very helpful. I am also a member of a very good woodwork forun. There is loads of help on there and the guys/girls are really friendly http://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/index.php For practice, I think that the best way is to use some pine and start 'between centers'. hat is, you mount the wood between the headstock, the left hand bit with the motor, and the tail stock, the other end. Make sure that it is a ballanced as you can get it. Don't start on any large bits as it can be a bit scary. About 2 inch square is good and not really more than a foot long or it can flex slightly. Better still, get the book. It will give you so much more info than I can on here [:D]If you would like to have a chat then let me know and I will e-mail you my phone number. MMust go to bed now. We have just got back from a couple of weeks in S Corsica and I am shattered, but once again, welcome to a wonderful, slippery slope. I can be addictive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 John many thanks for your advice and the links, I've noted all of these and when I get a chance will start the process of digesting all the info. I have downloaded some pictures of the Lathe and bits onto Photobucket but am wrestling with the system to get them onto a PM to you. I will persevere and will let you know when I'm successful. Once again many thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted May 27, 2014 Author Share Posted May 27, 2014 Just post the photos on here Nick. It's easy from photobucket, just go to the photo and click on the IMG optionn under the 'Links to share this photo' option. Then paste it onto your thread on here, comme ça[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Anglepoise1_zpsceb9e81b.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Anglepoise1_zpsceb9e81b.jpg[/IMG][/URLSo good it posted twice [8-)][8-)]Links to share this photoLinks to share this photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 I really enjoy my time in the workshop. I had a 6" magnifying glass in a chrome ring frame and couldn't decide just what to do with it. After a lot of thought I decided that it would look nice on an oak mount that swivelled and this is the result[URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Magnifierstand2_zpsf3965f98.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Magnifierstand2_zpsf3965f98.jpg[/IMG][/URL][URL=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Magnifierstand3_zps4079ed73.jpg.html][IMG]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Magnifierstand3_zps4079ed73.jpg[/IMG][/URL]The next project is on the way and I hope that it will be similar but holding a 6" beveled edge mirror. A pressie for my d-in-law when they come over next month?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Great work John, how do you find the time with pool repairing/making new steps etc. Great really great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 Ta TP.Dead easy now mate as the pool is finished, crystal clear and 29ºC [8-|][B][B] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 If you have an old English oak TV cabinet given to you it's surprising just what it hides! I cut some bits off of it and turned the little uprights,[url=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Winebotstands2_zps5173d0a1.jpg.html][img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Winebotstands2_zps5173d0a1.jpg[/img][/url] then spun the top ring and base and after some careful drilling so the bits went together [url=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Winebotstands3_zps3039761f.jpg.html][img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Winebotstands3_zps3039761f.jpg[/img][/url]I finished up with these[url=http://s47.photobucket.com/user/Jonzjob/media/Winebotstands4_zps49cc98a8.jpg.html][img]http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f180/Jonzjob/Winebotstands4_zps49cc98a8.jpg[/img][/url]I love the grain on the wood and it takes such a lovely polish. I don't think that I will ever get fed up with working with wood. It tells me just what it wants to be like and if I try to vary that it bites back. I curse at it but then do as it wishes. Sounds stupid, but until you have been told by it you will never know?? I love it!!Edit : - Silly me I forgot to say that they are wine bottle stands, so that your bottle of lovely, but not expensive, bottle of wine can look even better on the table [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG MAC Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hi John,I am an infrequent visitor to the board (mea culpa) and even rarer visitor to this part of it. It was an absolute treat to 'discover' your portfolio. I think my love for music stems from an acceptance that I couldn't play a note with any degree of skill and therefore am unburdened by any ideas of 'I could do that' Fine woodwork I would maybe put in the same category so your efforts are to someone like me a joy to behold. Watching a skilled Artisan is always a fascination for me and for sure your woodworking falls into the 'must be appreciated' category! I need a couple of oak newel posts creating with little fat owls as the tops ...almost tempted to give it a go I am weighing up which is the better, a naff result and minus a finger or two or find a John somewhere in the Loire! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonzjob Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Thank you for your kind comments BM. For your owls? There are lots of books around that explain just how to do that. With turning the cheap part is the lathe and once you have that you start spending on chucks, gouges, chisels, etc., but with carving, yes you can spend a fortune, but you can do some nice work with a few simple tools and once again there is a boat load of books on it. Also there's youtube https://www.google.fr/search?q=youtube+carving+an+owl&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefox-a&channel=sb&gfe_rd=cr&ei=bHVnVN-KBIbiO9GVgcACThere's a bit of watching there for you. Carving isn't my metier. I have tried it and am not as keen on it as I am on turning. I think that the banging keeps me awake??Get yourself a couple of bits of pine and have a go. You might get a nice surprise, but I wouldn't start with oak [:-))] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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