A couple ornaments
#17
(10-23-2017, 08:28 PM)Steve K Wrote: I had a piece of spalted beech that was heavily spalted, despite comparateur assurance chat that it was still pretty solid. Made one ornament with walnut and one with maple.

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Hello,
It is really beautiful.
Thank you for sharing these beautiful pictures!
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#18
(10-24-2017, 06:51 PM)Steve K Wrote: Thank you sir, my globes are usually 2" diameter or less. Overall length is around 5". I get the eyelets from http://www.woodworkingparts.com/

Might I suggest, as I have many times, using cotter keys or jewelery findings for a more delicate hold?  I use a 3/32 hole, some CA, and a steel or brass key.  Small enough it doesn't interfere with the piece itself.
Better to follow the leader than the pack. Less to step in.
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#19
(10-24-2017, 06:54 PM)Steve K Wrote: Thanks Arlin I use some home made hollowing tools. 5/16" round bar from the local hardware and 8.8mm carbide inserts from captain eddie.

Did you use a torch to heat it and bend it?
As of this time I am not teaching vets to turn. Also please do not send any items to me without prior notification.  Thank You Everyone.

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#20
(10-26-2017, 11:14 AM)MichaelMouse Wrote: Might I suggest, as I have many times, using cotter keys or jewelery findings for a more delicate hold?  I use a 3/32 hole, some CA, and a steel or brass key.  Small enough it doesn't interfere with the piece itself.

Noted and ignored, as I have many times
Steve K


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#21
(10-26-2017, 06:45 PM)Arlin Eastman Wrote: Did you use a torch to heat it and bend it?

Yea, it's mild steel so it's pretty easy to do.
Steve K


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#22
(10-26-2017, 11:14 AM)MichaelMouse Wrote: Might I suggest, as I have many times, using cotter keys or jewelery findings for a more delicate hold?  I use a 3/32 hole, some CA, and a steel or brass key.  Small enough it doesn't interfere with the piece itself.

Like the cotter key idea.  I have boxes of them.
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