Thanks Captain Eddy! I need to try that very soon!
I would love to join your Blackhawks making pens for Troops, but I'm already committed to giving pens to another guy giving them to troops. Maybe after this Summer.
As a newbie turner, only 7 actual items and 6 were pens, this is my next project Capt. I hope I can turn it good enough to make your website. I've watched every video you have and feel I know the basics, now I hope my hands can follow my brains instructions.
I made one myself that is basically "upside-down", with the points acting as feet, though I rounded them slightly. It looks sweet, and wasn't too hard to turn either.
It's made from a maple lamination, and was dyed red on top, blue on bottom and the flat edge painted metallic copper. I then applied silver rub-n-buff to the top and sealed with 4 coats of Krylon acrylic enamel (which is great stuff, btw).
If you follow the part about the perfect cube, centered in the holes, this is a great beginner piece. You don't have to go nuts about the thickness of the wings. Keep them thick and let it spin. I'm working on the finial, not a crankshaft, and hope to finish the video tonight.
the way some of your instruction is, in regards to the points, is that this isnt a beginner piece..... oh well... this gives me something to look forward to trying..
You really don't have to "wait to get better", or wait for any other reason. If you have a suitable blank, or the stock and proper adhesive to make a laminated blank, as well as a lathe and sharp tools, you have everything you need to give it a go!
Pushing your boundaries and making mistakes will only do one thing, MAKE YOU BETTER!
Now, go make a blank and give it a go!
Just be safe and stop if you need to.
Wood does grow on trees! Mess up, more grows to try again!
Thanks Captain Eddy! I need to try that very soon!
I would love to join your Blackhawks making pens for Troops, but I'm already committed to giving pens to another guy giving them to troops. Maybe after this Summer.
zfotoguy71 3 days ago
As a newbie turner, only 7 actual items and 6 were pens, this is my next project Capt. I hope I can turn it good enough to make your website. I've watched every video you have and feel I know the basics, now I hope my hands can follow my brains instructions.
TheHobbyHutt 1 month ago
great video Cap!
I made one myself that is basically "upside-down", with the points acting as feet, though I rounded them slightly. It looks sweet, and wasn't too hard to turn either.
It's made from a maple lamination, and was dyed red on top, blue on bottom and the flat edge painted metallic copper. I then applied silver rub-n-buff to the top and sealed with 4 coats of Krylon acrylic enamel (which is great stuff, btw).
It turned out awesome!
Definitely a project worth the time and effort!
kenny474 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
If you follow the part about the perfect cube, centered in the holes, this is a great beginner piece. You don't have to go nuts about the thickness of the wings. Keep them thick and let it spin. I'm working on the finial, not a crankshaft, and hope to finish the video tonight.
capneddie 2 months ago
This thing would make a nice base for a prize or cup too :)
Morkvonork 2 months ago
the way some of your instruction is, in regards to the points, is that this isnt a beginner piece..... oh well... this gives me something to look forward to trying..
taikendive 2 months ago
@taikendive
You really don't have to "wait to get better", or wait for any other reason. If you have a suitable blank, or the stock and proper adhesive to make a laminated blank, as well as a lathe and sharp tools, you have everything you need to give it a go!
Pushing your boundaries and making mistakes will only do one thing, MAKE YOU BETTER!
Now, go make a blank and give it a go!
Just be safe and stop if you need to.
Wood does grow on trees! Mess up, more grows to try again!
kenny474 2 months ago in playlist Uploaded videos
Okay I`m not movin... opps! Great project really interesting always look forward to your video`s Capn Eddie. Happy Holidays & God Bless.
ht1type 2 months ago
Nice piece! What size hole did u drill?
lmrncr 2 months ago