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James McDonald

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Was playing around this weekend and don't think I have posted anything here before. So, My name is James and I live near Pensacola, Fl. I try to play on the lathe when I get a chance, but with two little ones they keep me busy.. Here are a few pens and bottle stoppers I turned for friends and family. I am still trying to learn the fingernail gouge (with deep flutes) it grabs the edge really hard. Anyway any comments/hints (good or bad) are greatly appreciated. (Even photo advice)




Thanks

James
 

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Welcome James. It looks as though you are catching on quite well. HYoju may want to learn to use the skew for pens. Several of us use a skew from start to finish on pens and on all materials. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

James McDonald said:
Was playing around this weekend and don't think I have posted anything here before. So, My name is James and I live near Pensacola, Fl. I try to play on the lathe when I get a chance, but with two little ones they keep me busy.. Here are a few pens and bottle stoppers I turned for friends and family. I am still trying to learn the fingernail gouge (with deep flutes) it grabs the edge really hard. Anyway any comments/hints (good or bad) are greatly appreciated. (Even photo advice)




Thanks

James
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Thanks everyone. I do use a skew for the pens. I tried to hollow out the end of a bottle stopper with the fingernail gouge (mini bowl), it grabed and blew the stopper into peices. It got my attention.
 
Welcome from Wichita Falls, TX, it looks as though you have managed to find some time, cuz between the items that you turned and the photography, You are doing well!
 
Welcome James,

Your work looks like you have a good start. I personally use a gouge for most turning but it seems alot of people use a skew. Depends on what you get used to. I've recently started using a woodchuck carbide tip chisel. There is a learning curve but I think I'm going to like it.

Best of luck and enjoy the addiction.

Carl
 
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