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A friend wanted me to match a chair cover. She WAS going to draw my logo. I am thinking on keeping it now that I see it.

Submitted by: michael knowlden

Posted on Apr 5, 2015 in User Submissions

3 Weeks of Wood Turning

Carl,

I started turning wood a little over 3 weeks ago and can’t stop. This is a hoot.

It started off pretty innocently by me wanting to try turning a wood fishing rod handle. I figured to do a little R&D before I started making them for my customers.

To date I have knocked out 10 rod handle sets, 2 small lidded boxes, 2 bowls, 2 square winged bowls, a larger lidded box, a miniature goblet and a couple pratice finials.

I am just using a small Harbor Freight mini lathe I used for turning cork handles but I am quickly realizing that it is too light.

Here is a living collage of most of my little projects.

Thanks for all your instruction and videos.

Ed

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Submitted by: Ed KRystosek

Posted on Apr 5, 2015 in User Submissions

Cherry, crushed seashell inlay bracelet

We were vacationing in Florida and picked up a few shells on the beach. I thought these could be a good inlay on a bracelet. So here it is. Thanks Carl for all the valuable information you share with other turners. Dave

Submitted by: Dave Barbo

Posted on Apr 5, 2015 in User Submissions

Fire Bowl

This bowl is only my 5th piece (I don’t get nearly enough free time!). Back in December, I found a fallen branch in my neighborhood with a weird bulbous crotch. I figured it was worth a shot. I have no idea what wood species it is, but it was _very_ light colored. The grain pattern was interesting, but hardly visible. I’ve been meaning to try out wood dyes and this was the perfect time. I’m pretty pleased with the result. It’s a simple bowl with hardly any complex turning but it was fun to do and the result sure pops!

I’ve been following you and Capt’n Eddie for about two years now. About a year ago I finally decided to get my own lathe and started to play with it. I cannot thank you enough for inspiring me to take on lathe work as a hobby!

Best wishes

Andre

Submitted by: Andre Berthiaume

Posted on Mar 21, 2015 in User Submissions

Mothers day competition piece

I had to turn a bud vase and two buds for my guilds competition piece. It then doubled as my gift for mothers day! (I’m not stupid! 🙂 )

The standard in the guild is crazy, so this only took second place … but I’m only 9 months turning so I’m a bit proud of myself 🙂

Love the videos, thanks for putting up with my relentless submissions but I swear, I only send you the good stuff, some stuff doesn’t make it past the bin at the door :). It keeps me trying my hardest to do something worth submitting to you 🙂

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