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Started by Larry, April 29, 2017, 07:46:04 PM

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Larry

Favorite niece graduates from high school in a week.  Pretty easy to stuff some money in an envelope and call it good.  I'm sure my wife will do that part.  For my part I thought she might like a hand mirror for the dressing table.







Maybe in 30 years, hopefully with a smile, she will say my Uncle made this for me.
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Savannahdan

Very nice.  She'll definitely enjoy and treasure it.
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21incher

Great job. I am sure it will become a family heirloom.  :)
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bkaimwood

Beautiful...instant heirloom
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Darrel

It's a gift that will be treasured for several lifetimes.
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samandothers

You are a good uncle!  I'm sure she will treasure it!

69bronco

 smiley_clapping Will be a keepsake for sure! Don't forget to sign and date it.

thecfarm

WOW!!! I would be all smiles now to say that.
Yes,date that and sign it. That is beyond mighty beautiful!!!
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POSTON WIDEHEAD

How chu do that Larry?  say_what
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caveman

Larry, that is plumb pretty.  My daughter graduates next month but I don't have the skills to make her anything that nice.
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Larry

Quote from: POSTONLT40HD on April 30, 2017, 01:01:23 PM
How chu do that Larry?  say_what

Just cut big boards into little pieces and glue them back together.



Its called segmented turning.  Some turners will have hundreds or even thousands of pieces in a turning.  I usually do simple but weird stuff.


Larry, making useful and beautiful things out of the most environmental friendly material on the planet.

We need to insure our customers understand the importance of our craft.

SlowJoeCrow

Wow, that is amazing!!! 8) 8) 8) Good job!!

Dan_Shade

Very nice.

What did you use for finish?

Your pictures are very good.
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Larry

Thank you all for the nice complements. :)

Dan, both were lacquer selected for non-yellowing characteristics.  The first was Deft while the second was SW CAB acrylic.  I spray about 10 coats.  At that point the finish looks thick, super glossy, and plastic.  Not good at all.  After they dry for about a week I wet sand starting with 400-600 grit.  I stop when the sheen suits me, usually in the 1,200 to 1,800 grit range.  Than I use cheap auto polishing compound found at Walmart followed by Johnson's paste wax.
Larry, making useful and beautiful things out of the most environmental friendly material on the planet.

We need to insure our customers understand the importance of our craft.

Delawhere Jack


POSTON WIDEHEAD

Thanks for showing us Larry. Beautiful......weird beautiful.  :D :D :D
My wife wants one.  ;D
The older I get I wish my body could Re-Gen.

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