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11-30-2006, 08:26 AM
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| Administrator   Join Date: Sep 2003
Bike: SV650S '05 (Blue)
Location: Gatineau, QC, Canada
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|  My first wood pen
Yesterday, I was given my intro crash course to the wood lathe. After showing basic safety, the different gouges and chisels and their usage, my teacher made me practice on a couple pieces of 2x2 from roughing a piece to making v-cuts, beads and coves. After the practice, we set up for the pen. Giving only a few pointer, Mike (the guy's name) let me do the whole work. Now this ain't a masterpiece. There are quite a few flaws but I know why and how to prevent them. There's 2 major marks from when the spindle gouge caught. I tried to diminish their appearance but I didn't do enough. I also was too gentle on the medium grit sanding so the lower grit marks are visible. It's made of Brazilian Rosewood. It's my 1st and I'm proud of it!   |
