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Another Xmas turning
Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2019 6:22 pm
by masonsailor2
I’m still trying to get ahead of the Xmas present thing. This is a piece of mesquite that I roughed out years ago and have never quite gotten to. It’s like turning a land mine. Ready to explode at any moment.
Paul
Re: Another Xmas turning
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 10:59 am
by bainin
Thats really pretty. I havent yet even tried to setup SS for turning.
It seems like a whole different craft than sawing/drilling/sanding to me .
Re: Another Xmas turning
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 11:39 am
by RFGuy
Paul,
That is impressive...how do you find Mesquite wood to turn, just in general? I have some here that I was going to attempt a bowl with, but haven't gotten to it. Any tips for working with Mesquite?
Re: Another Xmas turning
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 2019 2:09 pm
by masonsailor2
Turning on the SS is just pure fun for me. I highly recommend it Bainin. There is certainly a learning curve but not a difficult one. As far as tips on turning burls first off be careful. They tend to explode on you unexpectedly so protective gear is absolutely necessary. Probably a good idea for all turning but with burls expect the unexpected. Other than that it’s just the usual. Have very sharp chisels. I rough turned this burl a long time ago and it has been drying. They are beautiful when finished and worth the effort.
Paul