Thread: Makin' Shavings / Turner's Projects.

Nice one Jerry. I like that you matched the grain.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You should start a cottage business.

I have found that if I was to sell the stuff I turn I would have to work for 25 to 50 cents an hour. Maybe if I had the time to dedicate to this hobby and get some experience so I could speed up and make in bulk I could do it but I bet I'd still be losing money in the end. Oh well, It's still fun. I will say I've sold 3 brushes.

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

You should start a cottage business.

Can you turn a cottage Jerry?

Originally Posted by Gasman

I'm bringing back a dead thread. My turning buddy Aaron decided to take a powder so I guess it's up to me to turn stuff and post pics.
I've been so busy with the house projects that I haven't turned any wood in many months.
Today I rolled the lathe out and sharpened my tools. I was a little gun-shy putting tool to the wood but I'm happy with what became of my time and efforts. I only had one "catch", but it was easy to fix.

For your approval,
A 10" Tall Pepper Grinder made of Walnut. The Workings inside are stainless steel. I went as far as to line up the wood grains from the top to the bottom sections. Not that anyone will ever know. But it made me feel good doing it that way.

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I sealed it with a couple of coats of Laquior then three coats of spray clear in the Satin finish.

Outstanding Jerry!

Originally Posted by Gasman

I have found that if I was to sell the stuff I turn I would have to work for 25 to 50 cents an hour. Maybe if I had the time to dedicate to this hobby and get some experience so I could speed up and make in bulk I could do it but I bet I'd still be losing money in the end. Oh well, It's still fun. I will say I've sold 3 brushes.

So are you saying that you can turn anything but a profit?

Good one, Paul.

Made this on my weekend. Then had to run out and buy blades for it as I cant have a razor without blades.
Thanks to Shaun and Mike for the kit...

I’m glad you are making some gear. I can’t wait to see the next project.

Originally Posted by Gasman

Made this on my weekend. Then had to run out and buy blades for it as I cant have a razor without blades.
Thanks to Shaun and Mike for the kit...

I just ordered that same hardware set but in gunmetal

9 months since any posts in this thread so...
I wanted to test my hands to see if I had the strength to hold some wood-turning tools. Guess I can. But only for a little time. Not hours.

I made this Shave brush out of Spalted Tamarind.
About 15 coats of CA. And set a basic 22mm badger knot in it with a loft of 48mm.
The epoxy is still setting up so maybe I will give it a try tomorrow.

Just what I needed. Another brush. LOL.