Anyone into Wood Turning And / or Carving etc.. ?

[Gwion]

Lookin good!

How long have you been turning for, Dingo?

[darwindingo]

Thanks G

I've been around it all my life thanks to my uncle, a true master of the art.. Clearly you pick up a few things from exposure to someone like that.

My uncle's hands are buggered and he can't do it anymore , so he gave me one of his lathes 3 months ago, I'm just trying to do him proud.. He has donated heaps of his carved rocking horses and various turning's, clocks etc... to children's charity's.. A legacy that I aspire to continue...

All in all I've probably only had about a year in total with my hands actually on the tools, prior to that.. So I'm still learning really..



Jeff

[Kater]

My uncle's hands are buggered and he can't do it anymore

That's the worst when you get taken out of something you love because of a reason like that

[darwindingo]

My uncle's hands are buggered and he can't do it anymore

That's the worst when you get taken out of something you love because of a reason like that

Yep, in his usual selfless way he is more concerned about the terminally sick kids and associated charities that he and his wife anonymously helped for many years ( I'd estimate they have put in something in the 6 figure range,just in materials costs ) so they will feel it...

Hopefully I can assist them in a similar way.. Big shoes to fill though !

Jeff

[darwindingo]

Some more turning...

IMG_20160923_192554.jpg (347.34 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

IMG_20161001_232037.jpg (379.03 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

125.jpg (374.55 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

Jeff

Edit.. to restore pics

[bigfellascott]

Very nice indeed mate, would you by chance be able to take some pics of the lathe etc, would be interested to see what you are using and how it is set up, this one of mine is in a heap of pieces and I have no real idea of what goes where at the moment (haven't even tried to suss it out as yet) but seeing one set up may just help me piece together how they are supposed to look roughly when they are assembled..

Cheers

[Gwion]

I like it.
The 'Eki-thump' would make a great 'priest' (deliver the last rites to fish).

[Die Judicii]

Hey there DD,
Pretty good lookin timber in the cup/goblet,,,,,, what sort of timber is it ?

And in the other pic I notice you use the good stuff for lathe lubricant/coolant VB coolant,

[darwindingo]

Bigfella,

Mine is nothing fancy mate, I had a choice of the pack and chose the lesser one... I didn't want to take away from his 2 sons Inheritance.... And I'm trying to get them into turning....

In saying that, its still very capable of producing quality turning's, particularly due to the reinforcement that he added to it.... ( As he would say, don't blame the tools )....!

Here is a pic.. I could probably help you more with a pic of what you have mate !

NEW PICS 001.jpg (477.47 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

Could also help with the tools you have if you depict them too.. (either here or by pm, if you prefer)..


Gwion,

Your right on the money mate !.... Precisely what it was designed for.....

What do you think of this one for delivering the last rites to fish, buddy ?

NEW PICS 006.jpg (526.2 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

NEW PICS 003.jpg (574.19 KiB) Viewed 4534 times

I put a bit more effort into making it and may end up fitted with a wrist / hanging strap...!

Die Judicii

I'm told that the wood is mountain ash ?

And btw... the coolant is for me , It is one of the "Very Best". or VB for short ..



Gentlemen !

Jeff

Edit.. to reinstate pics

[bigfellascott]

Thanks for that Jeff, I will get some pics of all the bits and pieces, hopefully you can tell me what goes where and what the hell it's for

[Die Judicii]

Thanks DD,
I think Mountain Ash is what the axemen use for comps, or at least used to.
From memory the timber looked different, but that is most likely because what the axemen use is green, as opposed to seasoned like you have.

Cheers, VB

[Gwion]

Yep... Liking the priests.

[darwindingo]

Yep... Liking the priests.

That's good to hear mate .... Now for my next question, do you want the wrist strap on it or not ?.... Just thought I should check considering the fact that this one was made especially for you mate !.. It's my way of showing my appreciation for the maple...



Jeff

[Gwion]

Cool! Yeah, a strap would be good.

Cheers.

[darwindingo]

Consider it done..



Jeff

[darwindingo]

Thanks DD,
I think Mountain Ash is what the axemen use for comps, or at least used to.
From memory the timber looked different, but that is most likely because what the axemen use is green, as opposed to seasoned like you have.

Cheers, VB

I could be wrong mate, It's just what I was told ? Nice bit of timber none the less

Damn now you made me feel like a VB Doh ! Only Devils Cut in the fridge

Btw.. Those things are little timers that play the VB tune when ya beers need to come out of the freezer, bloody handy bit of kit ( I set 2 as I usually have more than one in there at a time)

I need to replace the batteries in both of them, as they get a lot of use



Jeff

[darwindingo]

Thanks for that Jeff, I will get some pics of all the bits and pieces, hopefully you can tell me what goes where and what the hell it's for

I'll do my best to help mate, as I just want to get you turning Then the addiction will take care of the rest



Jeff

[darwindingo]

Well, I've been playing on the lathe and thought I'd post the results for those of you that like this stuff.

Anyhoo here are some pics of the latest creations.

This one is made from a piece of wood from the fire heap

IMG_20161116_193735.jpg (640.45 KiB) Viewed 3060 times

And this set is made from an old Red Gum house stump

IMG_20161116_193424.jpg (558.5 KiB) Viewed 3060 times

Step one.. Break steam off perfectly functional wine glasses

Sorry for the massive bloody pics



Jeff

Edit to reinstate pics...

[bigfellascott]

Love it, well done mate and I love big pics, way better than tiny little pissy ones any day. I've been cutting a few bits of wood from my wood heap for some scales for knives when I get around to making some.

I couldn't tell you what it is other than a lump of wood I cut off a tree a few weeks back, hopefully I can make some handles out of it.

[darwindingo]

Gee mate that looks real nice, will look great on the knives.. Or on your lathe for that matter !

So where is this wood heap you speak of and do you shoot at Dingo's roaming around it ?

[bigfellascott]

Gee mate that looks real nice, will look great on the knives.. Or on your lathe for that matter !

So where is this wood heap you speak of and do you shoot at Dingo's roaming around it ?

Yeah I figured it might be work a closer look when I saw it cut up so kept it aside and ran it through the table saw and a quick sand with the mouse sander and bit of oil afterwards and there you have it. Worth hanging onto until I get around to knocking a few knives up one day.

The wood heaps just my good ol pile of firewood I cut up and no dingo's hanging around that I hope (something seriously wrong if they are!)

P.S. I still haven't gotten around to setting that lathe up yet, one day when I pull the finger out I guess.

[darwindingo]

Gee mate that looks real nice, will look great on the knives.. Or on your lathe for that matter !

So where is this wood heap you speak of and do you shoot at Dingo's roaming around it ?

Yeah I figured it might be work a closer look when I saw it cut up so kept it aside and ran it through the table saw and a quick sand with the mouse sander and bit of oil afterwards and there you have it. Worth hanging onto until I get around to knocking a few knives up one day.

The wood heaps just my good ol pile of firewood I cut up and no dingo's hanging around that I hope (something seriously wrong if they are!)

P.S. I still haven't gotten around to setting that lathe up yet, one day when I pull the finger out I guess.

Well this Dingo is lurking around VIC and will be for some time, so if I stumble upon ya wood heap

Btw. If your in NE Vic and would like any help with or setting up the lathe or need any help sniffing out treasures from the wood heap, I'm only a PM away mate



Jeff

[bigfellascott]

Gee mate that looks real nice, will look great on the knives.. Or on your lathe for that matter !

So where is this wood heap you speak of and do you shoot at Dingo's roaming around it ?

Yeah I figured it might be work a closer look when I saw it cut up so kept it aside and ran it through the table saw and a quick sand with the mouse sander and bit of oil afterwards and there you have it. Worth hanging onto until I get around to knocking a few knives up one day.

The wood heaps just my good ol pile of firewood I cut up and no dingo's hanging around that I hope (something seriously wrong if they are!)

P.S. I still haven't gotten around to setting that lathe up yet, one day when I pull the finger out I guess.

Well this Dingo is lurking around VIC and will be for some time, so if I stumble upon ya wood heap

Btw. If your in NE Vic and would like any help with or setting up the lathe or need any help sniffing out treasures from the wood heap, I'm only a PM away mate



Jeff

Thanks for the kind offer Jeff, I'm in Central Tablelands of NSW

[darwindingo]

No thanks required for my offer mate ! I'm always willing to help anyone if I can.. If I'm coming up your way, I will drop you a PM, I really want to get you turning mate (you will love it)..

BTW.. I've sold a set of 4 wooden stemmed wine glasses like the red gum set I posted for 200 gold coins ( that may inspire you at all to get ya but in gear and or ya finger out )



Jeff

[bigfellascott]

No thanks required for my offer mate ! I'm always willing to help anyone if I can.. If I'm coming up your way, I will drop you a PM, I really want to get you turning mate (you will love it)..

BTW.. I've sold a set of 4 wooden stemmed wine glasses like the red gum set I posted for 200 gold coins ( that may inspire you at all to get ya but in gear and or ya finger out )



Jeff

200 gold coins - bloody well done indeed. just send me a PM when you are coming up this way.

[darwindingo]

Well for anyone that is interested in this stuff, here is a few pics of what I have been making of late..

This is a spoon I carved and turned for the Missus, Its 43 cm long.. Now she can make my dinner

Spoon 1.jpg (77.4 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

Spoon 002.jpg (38.94 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

Spoon 2.jpg (60.35 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

Spoon.jpg (64.26 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

Here is another one.. It's about 55 cm long for the really big pots that the end user has...

H Spoon 4.jpg (71.71 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

H Spoon 3.jpg (71.02 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

The black bands are formed in the grooves by way of friction while spinning at 2150 rpm..

H Spoon 2.jpg (70.37 KiB) Viewed 2933 times

Sorry for the crappy low MP pics..



Jeff

[Oldbloke]

Fantastic

[Gwion]

Looking good.

[darwindingo]

Thanks OB and G,

Here is a pic of the latest one, its been carved and is in the process of turning on the lathe..

IMG_20170802_135220.jpg (473.36 KiB) Viewed 2908 times

I post this stuff, in the I hope that it may inspire someone else to give it a go ..



Jeff