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Offline Les Symonds

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First attempt at turning for 25 years
« on: January 29, 2013, 07:43:55 PM »
Hi there....I've been lurking on this site since I bought a lathe a few months ago, having not done any turning for about 25years.
So, this is my first piece on the new lathe....it's a lidded trinket box with finial. The bowl is of cherry and measures about 8cm diameter by 6 cm high. The lid and finial are of walnut, bringing the overall height to 14cm, with the finial being a little over 3mm at its thinnest point. the finish is one coat of Chestnut sanding sealer and 2 coats of Chestnut clear Woodwax.
Any constructive comments would be appreciated.
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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2013, 08:10:20 PM »
Very nice :-)
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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2013, 09:22:18 PM »
Not bad after a 25 years layoff. keep it up!
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John BHT
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Offline Terry Miller

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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2013, 09:43:20 PM »
Keep up the good work!!!

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Offline Bryan Milham

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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2013, 09:08:39 AM »
Once again we see that Turning is a dangerous bug. You were bitten by it 25 years ago, it's finally resurfaced and look at the results  ::).

Cherry and Walnut combination, that's a nice mix. both well shaped and finished, well done.
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Offline Les Symonds

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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2013, 08:53:32 PM »
Cheers guys...thanks for the comments. From what I can see of it, wood turning has undergone some amazing changes in techniques, designs, materials and tools since I last wielded a gouge!
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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #6 on: January 31, 2013, 12:16:11 AM »
Very nice work
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Offline malcy

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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2013, 05:00:49 PM »
Nice piece well finished. Good combination of woods too. Welcome back to the wonderful, addictive world of woodturning. Malcolm.
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Re: First attempt at turning for 25 years
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2013, 07:07:51 PM »

A very nice piece, which you've finished well.

Cheers  David

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