I haven't posted any pens lately as I have been busy at work and not felt up to much when I have had time to turn.
I got nagged yesterday to finish a job that had been hanging around for weeks, some spindle table legs 2 sets of.
That sort of gave me some enthusiasm today to do another job that has been in the offing, some of you have asked about the windmills I turn for this guy so I took camera to shed with me.
Pic 01 this is them when I have finished with them, he then dresses them up and flogs em at craft fairs etc.
Pic 02 I only use 2 tools for these, one for making shavings the other for making a texture for the roof.
My favourite flat bladed thingybob and a grindstone dresser.
Pic 03 This is the finish I get straight from the blade so no sanding required, pic taken before texturing the lid.
Woods are sapele and pine, so the blade needs to be kept sharp to get this finish on pine.
pic 04 Job done before pub, now to get drunk init?
Two boxes each with 50 in, 5 hours work that is enough my back is now killing me I need some beer.
Pic 05 A nice pile of shavings made from my efforts my Drain likes to clean up behind me.
That won't be there when I get back from boozer that is all good clean stuff for Grandchidrens Rabbit and Guinea pigs.
A little message to all who donated to my scouts appeal over the last few years.
My sister sold the last of your items yesterday and raised another £220.00 for our local scouts.
Over the years we have together sent boys Mountain climbing, White water rafting, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and many other things along the way.
More than £6.000 has been raised by the little scout shop, fêtes and events all from our donations.
Some of these young men would never have had the opportunity to do this without your help.
A heartfelt Thank you from Kevin and Jill who have just retired from their duties as Scoutmaster and secretary.
I got nagged yesterday to finish a job that had been hanging around for weeks, some spindle table legs 2 sets of.
That sort of gave me some enthusiasm today to do another job that has been in the offing, some of you have asked about the windmills I turn for this guy so I took camera to shed with me.
Pic 01 this is them when I have finished with them, he then dresses them up and flogs em at craft fairs etc.
Pic 02 I only use 2 tools for these, one for making shavings the other for making a texture for the roof.
My favourite flat bladed thingybob and a grindstone dresser.
Pic 03 This is the finish I get straight from the blade so no sanding required, pic taken before texturing the lid.
Woods are sapele and pine, so the blade needs to be kept sharp to get this finish on pine.
pic 04 Job done before pub, now to get drunk init?
Two boxes each with 50 in, 5 hours work that is enough my back is now killing me I need some beer.
Pic 05 A nice pile of shavings made from my efforts my Drain likes to clean up behind me.
That won't be there when I get back from boozer that is all good clean stuff for Grandchidrens Rabbit and Guinea pigs.
A little message to all who donated to my scouts appeal over the last few years.
My sister sold the last of your items yesterday and raised another £220.00 for our local scouts.
Over the years we have together sent boys Mountain climbing, White water rafting, Duke of Edinburgh award scheme and many other things along the way.
More than £6.000 has been raised by the little scout shop, fêtes and events all from our donations.
Some of these young men would never have had the opportunity to do this without your help.
A heartfelt Thank you from Kevin and Jill who have just retired from their duties as Scoutmaster and secretary.