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About five months ago we bought a used lathe and tools. I had never turned and it had been several decades since hubby had, so we are both learning. My friend, Julie, gave us access to a wild cherry tree her husband cut down (last pic). You can see it was pretty far gone!
We worked at it and got some small pieces to turn. Since I am intimidated by the speed and potential mayhem I went v e r y s l o w l y. LOL No 'shavings' on this project, only dust! I decided to make a coffee scoop for Julie as she is a coffee lover. I turned it in one piece then separated the handle and drilled out the scoop on the drill press. Thought about filling the voids with epoxy. Figured one new thing at a time!
I started a second scoop. It decided it wanted to be a mini plane hammer instead.


I even increased the speed for the hammer turning and burned the lines in with plastic laminate that Rick M. talked about in his blog on the subject. Thanks for the tip Rick! Also used a gouge that was in a care package from LJ terryR! Sharp!
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Very nicely crafted! You'll be a pro in no time.
 

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If I seriously believed that was your first turning projects….I would be impressed youngun…..I don't think I could have that good of a result at my hundred and first turning project…lol You guys never cease to amaze Candy…well done.
 

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They look very nice!

I'd say you really took some almost rotten wood and gave it a second life! :)
Very good!

How did you know how big to make them so they would give your friend the proper dosage of coffee?
How much coffee does the scoop hold?
 

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Burnt lines look good, glad it worked for you.

Great looking projects. You've surpassed me with coffee scoops. I made 2 and both blew apart on the lathe.
 

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Great job. Lathe is one of the next toys on my list.
 

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Well done.
 

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Very nice, Candy! It is fun to see you exploring other ways to be creative! You did a nice job on the scoop and I am sure she will appreciate it! :)

Sheila
 

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Very nice work, Candy. My wife just started turning this past Christmas. She will love seeing what you are doing. The cherry is a beautiful choice..
 

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Candy - looks great. Good for you for braving the lathe.
As a coffee lover myself, I know your friend will truly appreciate such a thoughtful gift.
 

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Great save on that cherry! I would have thought it long past its "use by" date! Next time you are here, we'll have a look in my huge firewood stack.
 

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Nice work on both the scoop and the "mallet", Candy.
Really gnarly stuff you started with. Don't know that I'd have the guts to turn it.
Good job!
 

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Beautiful job on those pieces, Candy. I love when you show the log it came from, too!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cheers, Jim
 

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Nice work Candy! Slow and steady wins the race…..the lathe can be quite a hoot - enjoy it!

What's next?
 

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Great job! Oh… and be careful, lathe work can be addictive.
 

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Very nice turning I am greatly impressed that this is your first time on the lathe.If you can eventually get the speed up a little each time it will be easier on you.I have been turning avidly for anumber of years and still love it despite the parkinsons I persist and find it very therapeutic hobby.I have now three wood lathes and warn you it is addictive and better than any drugs or alcohol. Alistair
 

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Very cool
 

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Nice job Candy!
 

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Both pieces turned out great, especially for a first. Nice finish too. You should of seen my first turnings, they are probably still scattered around the shop.
 
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