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The finial could be copied and used as a old fashioned type Water Waste Preventer ( Crapper) bog chain pull?
Am I being Lavvicentric???
Am I being Lavvicentric???
Yes ! RFOL .....The finial could be copied and used as a old fashioned type Water Waste Preventer ( Crapper) bog chain pull?
Am I being Lavvicentric???
Funnily enough, I was thinking it wasn't far off a lace bobbin. I used to dabble a bit when I used to have time for such things (being a grown-up is not all it's cracked up to be). I think half the pleasure was a really good tactile bobbin and that finial brought it all back. Nothing nicer than working with quality items.The box is lovely. The finial reminds me of a spinning bobbin. It would also make a lovely light pull.
Yes I think the finial is less value than the box so it's going to have to go.. my wood turning tutor and mentor, Eric, sadly now deceased and I miss him a lot ... used to turn lace bobbins a lot ..he just liked making them ... you are right they are very tactile and decorated they are lovely to look at. I have some of his somewhere and I have made them as well...Funnily enough, I was thinking it wasn't far off a lace bobbin. I used to dabble a bit when I used to have time for such things (being a grown-up is not all it's cracked up to be). I think half the pleasure was a really good tactile bobbin and that finial brought it all back. Nothing nicer than working with quality items.
I think I agree that the box and finial are beautiful separate items that don't necessarily do each other justice.
I'd assume it's because the worm hadn't progressed any deeper into the wood when it was treatedPhilip, the top of the lid and the inside of the bowl have a smooth surface. Is that from less woodworm damage or something you did?
Yes ... I saw that ... lovely design ... perhaps a use for sugar dusting varroa treaters ? I feel a project coming on ...Anybody see that wig powder puffer on Antiques Road Show last night? Was that wood or metal. I was hoping it was a beekeepers smoker![]()
The worm was all the way through but one side of the block was less damaged than the other and what you can see is less evidence but it is there. The other thing woodworm seem to do is track more in line with the grain and softer sections where there is moisture ..so you sometimes you don't see much surface evidence... its really annoying when you take a final cut on a piece you thought was worm free and suddenly a track appears. In this case I knew what I was dealing with... basically dust and holes held together with thin strands of timber !I'd assume it's because the worm hadn't progressed any deeper into the wood when it was treated
Totally agree & no one will see me complaining if pargyle uploads more photos of his workJokes apart it’s lovely. You’re very clever.
Just cellulose sanding sealer and my ownYou did well to achieve a decent finish on wood that riddled with holes. Surprised it didnt collapse on itself.
As a fellow turner I would say the finial is a bit tall for the box which being a bit rustic, could do with maybe some sort of knob on the end!
However, decent job, I would be happy with it.
What finish did you use on the box?
Chestnut spray clear satin lacquer and a careful coat of wax ... avoiding getting bits of tissue in the holes ! It was very dusty and I was a bit gentle with my cuts as I wasnt convinced there was enough strength to hold it in the chuck...You did well to achieve a decent finish on wood that riddled with holes. Surprised it didnt collapse on itself.
As a fellow turner I would say the finial is a bit tall for the box which being a bit rustic, could do with maybe some sort of knob on the end!
However, decent job, I would be happy with it.
What finish did you use on the box?
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