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Hello there everyone, well I got the lathe ready to go and this is what I came up with. I know that this piece is simple but I did learn alot while turning it. Like if tool rest is to high its bad and if tool rest is to low it is really dangerous. The candle stand was going to be larger in diameter but I would let the gouge take a hunk of wood out and I would have to shave it down to get the bad places out. All in all it was a good learing experience. Thanks for looking Oh did I mention that when you let the gouge dig into the wood like I did that it hurts thoughout the entire body.
-- F.Little
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9 comments so far
Grumpy
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posted 60 days ago
You picked a tricky bit for first time Woodnut & a job well done. Many turners say spindle turning is harder to do than bowls, so fine job.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
trifern
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posted 60 days ago
Great first turning. I look forward to seeing more. Thank you for sharing.
-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.
woodnut
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posted 60 days ago
I forgot to mention that the piece is made from walnut and maple. Thanks for the kind comments guys.
-- F.Little
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 60 days ago
Hi Woodnut;
Gouges have a bad habit of redesigning projects. As do skews.
It’s a fine job.
Lee
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jockmike2
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posted 60 days ago
Great turning, live and learn, I’ve learned the hard way a lot on the lathe, and have the scars to prove it.Great job.
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
TedM
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posted 59 days ago
Great first turning! I got in the habit of throwing on a 10”-12” piece of 2X2 scrap or a tree branch on the lathe before I begin any project and ‘play’ a bit. Not only is it a great warmup but gives a bit of spindle practise. As my sig says, I make pretty good decorative fire wood. :)
-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com
lew
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posted 59 days ago
Great looking candle holder!!
Kipster
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posted 59 days ago
Skews is where I have the most trouble with digs. Read a book or two they will steer you in the right direction.
Beautiful candle srick and thanks for sharing it with us.
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
relic
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posted 57 days ago
Nice turning, sometimes design changes are made on the fly, even after lots of practice.
-- Andy Stark