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On the left, my first try with Ambrosia Maple. It is only 4” or so across. I tried for a nice thin side and a more classic bowl shape. It’s taking less time for each lather project now.
In the middle; a small Lace wood bowl. Wow, this bowl took a lot of sanding! It kept feeling fuzzy until I got to 1500 grit.
On the right is a small Canary wood bowl that my wife completed last week. I really like the red streaks that look like veins running counter to the grain.
-- Chris
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TomFran
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posted 238 days ago
Wow, Chris, these are beautiful! And, you’re making all these on a lathe that cost you $100. That’s awesome! You are making some serious sawdust. ;^D
-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28
Dorje
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posted 238 days ago
Love the Ambrosia Maple! (And the others too!)
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
MsDebbieP
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posted 237 days ago
dang these are nice!
Keep them coming.
And what about your sons’ projects. Do we get to see them as well?
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Chris
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posted 237 days ago
MsDebbie,
Of course you will get to see them. If I can get pictures before they sell them! ;)
-- Chris
jockmike2
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posted 237 days ago
Very nice looking bowls. Keep up the nice work. mike
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mot
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posted 237 days ago
How did that lacewood turn? I have a hunk of it but havn’t done anything with it. Nice bowls!
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Grumpy
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posted 237 days ago
Nice work Chris. What finish did you use?.
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Chris
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posted 237 days ago
Mot,
Actually it turned fairly well. You do have to be careful of catching the gauge on it; if you do it will take a sizable chunk out. Like I said earlier; the biggest problem was the slightly fuzzy quality of the surface afterwards.
Grumpy,
I have been using Hut High Friction Polish. It says that it is a shellac & wax combination. I am using Walnut oil on the inside of the pieces I am making for kitchen/food use with the Hut polish on the outside.
Oh… and thank you for the compliments!
-- Chris
Bob A in NJ
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posted 237 days ago
Very nice collection indeed. Keep them coming, Christmas is next month.
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cajunpen
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posted 236 days ago
Great looking bowls. Looks like you are enjoying the hobby with your wife – wish I could drag mine into the shop to work with me.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/