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Here's a few birdhouse ornaments I've been making. There quick to turn out and fun to make.
The first one has a walnut top and maple bottom.
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second is an apple top and cherry bottom
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The third one has a cherry top, mahogany body, with an ebony tip. the ebony started out as a finial that the just one more little cut ended up with a design change.:rolleyes:
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Those are really nice! I've tried making a couple and can't seem to get the dimensions down correctly. Mine all look like blobs. I'll study yours to see if I can improve on mine
Thanks for sharing
These are all so nice, I espeacialy like the first one, its beautiful! I would like to try and turn some of these myself before xmas.
+1 on what Scott said.They are great looking especially the first one.What size pieces of wood are you starting with and what are your final dimensions? Somebody will be very happy with those.
Greg
Very nice. I've made quite a few and agree they are quick and fun to do!
Nice ornaments. The recipients should be very happy!
Greg,Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg Bender
For the bottom I try to start with a piece of wood that's 2" square. I hollow first using a 1 1/8 forstner bit. I turn it pretty thin, they end up being about 1 1/4. The length depends on if I'm planning on turning a finial. If I am the size is usually 3-4 inches. The tops are around 2.5 square and around 2 - 3 inches long. The total length ends up being around 4 inches.
Nice work on all the ornaments John! They are fun, quick to make and you get to change the design with each turning! Enjoy!
They look great to me. Have yet to try one but they are on the list.
Really nice work on the ornaments. Well done.