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These are Christmas presents and the first one had to get done quick and shipped. It was turned without a steady rest and took lots of sanding due to chatter. The wood part is 22" long. Then I got smart with the other 5 and put on 2 banjos and a steady rest to make the turning much easier.
The first one was from an old pecan branch and the worm holes were so deep they did not clean up. I signed that one right under the signature of the worms!!

Of the other 5, two are red oak, one is white oak and the last 2 are pecan ( no more worm holes).

They are kits from Penn State except for the front brass ferrules. I had to make them. I epoxied on the ferrule and then turned the wood to meet it. All are finished with semi gloss lacquer.

Merry Christmas to all you Lumberjocks everywhere!

Cheers, Jim

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These are great Jim. I prefer the pecan. I'm still glad I don't need one yet , even with a bad back. You must be an elf working for Santa cause you are really busy.
 

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All are Christmas presents!! I'm just about done!!Time to clean up the shop!!
 

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Good job, Buddy!
 

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These look great. Great job buddy
 

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Nice job Jim. I also like your steady rest.
 

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Nice presents and I don't speak lathe but you sure don't look like you need a steady rest ,you still look good on your feet .LOL

Merry Christmas to you and your old buddy !
 

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Ahhh those things are a fat mans best friend….Nice.
 

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What fine jolly bunch of Shoe Horns o'Chap!

Yes, a fine bunch, if I do say!

I don't think I've seen so many of those critters in one place as this before!

And yes, an excellent job too!

Everyone is going to be very happy with them!
 

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A great gift Jim
 

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By Gee they look good. Photo Six is my favourite, the colour and texture of the wood is outstanding.

Reminds me a bit of home discipline methods when I was a naughty little boy growing up in those faraway days when we did not have political correctness….Ha, ha.

Well done Jim…....Regards,

Cliff.
 

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Great batch of shoe horns Jim…beautiful job.
 

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Those look really nice Jim. A great gift item. Merry Christmas to you too!
 

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Jim,

You have been a busy Santa.
Those are beautifully done and will be well received…I'm sure.
I made about 10 of them years ago (only shorter…I have a Jet mini), and the ones that I didn't gift sold quickly at a crafts fair.
 

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Well done Jim, whoops, I mean, Santa. These'll make putting them shoes on very ez.
 

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Thank you all for the nice comments. the first one is not a close enough shot to see the worm tracks that were left for character in the handle!!
It got up to 20 degrees so I was able to heat the barn enough to finish them. I was burning the chips in the furnace just as fast as I made them!

Hi Lee, I just finished the longer arms on the steady rest so they have full range of travel. The old ones were too short and would not go smaller than 3". These go down to about 1/2"-Just in time!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Great gifts, they all look wonderful.
 

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Jim, I really like these projects. Whoever receives these will certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness. You must be about ready to head for the southwest aren't you? We plan on leaving for the Sunshine state Christmas Day.
Have a safe trip, and enjoy the winter!!

Thanks for sharing
 
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