LumberJocks

1st turns...

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us
Project by mchadwick posted 1018 days ago 793 views 0 times favorited 9 comments Add to Favorites Watch
1st turns...
1st turns... No picture No picture No picture No picture No picture
Zoom Pictures

Here are my 1st turns on the lathe.
From left to right
Candle holder – Ekki wood from Africa
2 candle holders made from 3/4 plywood scrap glued up. The top are different to see what the wife liked…
2 boxes are Walnut and Ash tops.. forgot to finish the one top…glad I have this picture to remind me…
All are finished with a turning polish…

-- ...one mans scrap is anthor mans next wood project....




Pin It

9 comments so far

View Jim Jakosh's profile

Jim Jakosh

7264 posts in 1274 days


#1 posted 1018 days ago

Wow. Those are great even for a seasoned turner let alone first turns. Nice work. Thanks for sharing!!

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

View Dragonstaar's profile

Dragonstaar

46 posts in 1020 days


#2 posted 1018 days ago

really nice! what kind of turning polish do you use?

-- Susannah, Melbourne FL

View hairy's profile

hairy

1763 posts in 1701 days


#3 posted 1018 days ago

You were born for this. It’s all good!

-- It must be jelly baby, cause jam don't shake like that...

View OttoH's profile

OttoH

787 posts in 1178 days


#4 posted 1018 days ago

Very nice, very pleasing, and very jealous of your ability

-- I am responsible for how I respond to everything in my life - - Katy TX

View jockmike2's profile

jockmike2

10636 posts in 2415 days


#5 posted 1018 days ago

Very cool turnings keep up the great work.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -

View michelletwo's profile

michelletwo

1767 posts in 1184 days


#6 posted 1018 days ago

FIRSTS? NAW, you are pulling my leg…FIRSTS? wow

-- We call the destruction of replaceable human made items vandalism, while the destruction of irreplaceable natural resources is called development.

View 4woodturning's profile

4woodturning

187 posts in 1150 days


#7 posted 1018 days ago

you did an awesome job, can’t to see what you turn out next.

-- Jeff, Missouri ,"Just because your not bleeding, dont mean your turning safely!"..............http://www.4woodturning.com

View WoodenFrog's profile

WoodenFrog

2351 posts in 1082 days


#8 posted 1018 days ago

Great Turnings! Thats a great job for your 1st turnings.
I look forward to seeing more.

-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....

View cdbridge39's profile

cdbridge39

147 posts in 1093 days


#9 posted 1018 days ago

I just made some candle holders but not as nice as yours. nice job !!!

-- If it ain't broke don't fix it, if you fix it make it better than it has to be.

Have your say...

You must be signed in to post the comments.

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase