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A NEW Challenge & Trade (Read 20,076 times)
 
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Reply #15 - Jul 9th, 2011 at 11:12pm
 
Well, I've tried. I really did. But my little lathe doesn't seem to have the horsepower for something like this. It keeps stopping, and I'm afraid of burning out the motor.  Sad Hopefully next time I can participate.
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Reply #16 - Jul 9th, 2011 at 11:15pm
 
Use a smaller log.  I only have a mini lathe and I have tried these several times.  They always ended up in pieces, but that was beside the point.   Shocked Shocked

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Re: A NEW Chanenge & Trade
Reply #17 - Jul 9th, 2011 at 11:23pm
 
JimQuarles wrote on Jul 9th, 2011 at 11:15pm:
Use a smaller log.


Okay, I'll give it another whirl!
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Reply #18 - Jul 9th, 2011 at 11:32pm
 
i am interested, just trying to find a log and time. Undecided
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Reply #19 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 9:05am
 
Erica,when I 1st started turning,I turned one on my Ricon mini,just gotta take lite cuts and you should do fine,think I might just give this a go,there really fun to turn  Smiley
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Reply #20 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 1:17pm
 
So far I haven't been able to keep the NE on any of mine, that is why I haven't committed... my burn pile is growing as my turn pile is shrinking and the LOML is now wearing ear plugs!!! bang head bang head bang head
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Reply #21 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 2:23pm
 
Bark is optional on NE work.

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Reply #22 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 4:20pm
 
Jim, I"m not a member of the ( make your lathe sound like a cessna ) club, but if you need more people I'll give it a try.
Heck, if I can do it...
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Reply #23 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 4:56pm
 
Ed, that is why we call it a challenge.  So many of the earlier challenges have gotten people to try new forms and they have found that they were easier than they thought, and made more.  Look at how many have tried the reverse hollowing Robert suggested.

We would welcome another participant.  Who knows, you may end up doing big propellers.

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Reply #24 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 5:34pm
 
JimQuarles wrote on Jul 10th, 2011 at 4:56pm:
So many of the earlier challenges have gotten people to try new forms and they have found that they were easier than they thought, and made more.

I know, I'm STILL making ornaments, thanks to you. Grin
So including myself, how many participants are there?
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Reply #25 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 5:42pm
 
5 signed up, and 4 maybes.  And if I can get the garage doors installed and the shop put back together in time, I'll be in.

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Reply #26 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 5:57pm
 
Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!!  You need to Login or Register  I'm not ready to enter yet but here's my first attempt at this type of turning done this morning. Made from a crab apple trunk I cut 17 mths ago, I was doing well till just a final smooth pass on the inside and snaged a tip of a wing and out she came and flying  Angry. Torn bad but the waste block held and I'll practice a finish on the apple for experience. I'll be at it again in a few days.
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Reply #27 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 6:12pm
 
Looks like a good start.  Since you didn't mention any pain, I assumed you weren't hurt by the flying piece.

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Re: A NEW Chanenge & Trade
Reply #28 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 7:12pm
 
What the heck I'll give it a spin.
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Reply #29 - Jul 10th, 2011 at 10:49pm
 
The third time was the charm for me.  Not sure what my issue was the first 2 times.  The third time though, it all clicked for me.  Got it done yesterday.  Waiting for the finish to dry so that I can buff it out.  I've had a couple of folks see it already and say something like, "What's that?"  I simply have no way to tell them other than call it a "dust catcher."  Even LOML said something about it being different and that she kind of likes it.  Pretty high praise from her.  Anyway, it is done (basically) and will go in the box in a couple of days.  Just waiting on an addy from the chief challenge maker.  WooHoo!  Now I can sit back and watch the rest of you squirm as you try to finish yours.  This really is a fun project that does challenge your tool usage and nerve.  Don't feel like you have to work down to starting your sanding at 220 or something.  I started sanding at 60 grit, mostly done off the lathe.  One thing I re-learned with this piece:  I HATE SANDING!
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