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This was a third and a quickie. It took about an hour to turn from a rough chunk of wood to ready to polish.
Blank I cut from an oak log found along the road. Sanded to 400 then coat of shellac, then sanded again 150, 220, 400 before using Danish Oil (3 coats), then 4 more coats of shellac (I use the superblonde flakes). Then since it arrived yesterday, I used the Beale Wood Buff wheels to finish it off and wow, it’s much shinier in real life.
My friend at work saw the little Myrtle Burl thing I made and really liked it so she asked if I could make her something so I said ok. She likes to have a flower (usually just a silk one) at her desk so I turned this little vase It’s about 6.5 in.
Thanks for looking
-- Chris ~~Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past."
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lew
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#1 posted 662 days ago
Very Nice, Chris!
Going to have investigate the Beal buffing system.
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#2 posted 662 days ago
Thanks Lew. It really is nice. I wasn’t expecting nearly as good results as I got. Sure beat polishing by hand with a cloth too. haha
-- Chris ~~Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past."
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#3 posted 662 days ago
Your turning looks nice.
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#4 posted 661 days ago
That is a beautiful piece of Oak!! Nice job!!!!!
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#5 posted 661 days ago
Great turning out of something you just found on the road.
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