Vernon. You might want to get in touch with the folks at Bavarian Carving Studio in South Bend In. I"ll tell why.I have been using their amonia based stain/wax mix for many years.It is manufactured...
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Vernon. You might want to get in touch with the folks at Bavarian Carving Studio in South Bend In. I"ll tell why.I have been using their amonia based stain/wax mix for many years.It is manufactured...
229130229131229132Laminated 8/4x3,hard maple.Walls1/8 thick.Sanded to 600gr.then 5 coats Poly,then waxed and buffed.6" tall and 8" across.Norbert Ploetz
Roger-Very nice work.That looks great.That is a great tribute To Paul.Norbert Ploetz
228443228444I tried my second hollowed vessel.I chose a classical design.I can honestly say.It was a much easier process ,then my first.You gents were right. You said choose an easier design .So,what...
228265228266My very first hand tooled hollow form.Apple , it is.5x5" it is,with 1/8 thickness.What an unbelievable humbling learning experience it was.This blind process is certainly a very sobbering...
Gentleman.Here is an example of how the Elephant was started.Norbert227801
James Answering your question. All the work was done freehand.Eagle was sketched and burned.The plate was evenly divided with divider for the feathers,then227799227800 woodburned freehand also.I...
15" Hard Maple Platter turned Sat.Woodburned withEagle head and feathers.Finished this morning.Let me know what you think.Norbert Ploetz
Just like Steven Carter's Monster the other day.Mine arrived this afternoon.Been aticipating.So hopefully may actually still get some Christmas gifts done
Roger It is always a pleasure, to see your creative examples of art.Let us know who wins the waiger.I won't make it to Dayton this year.Great work.Well thought out design.Your freind Norm Ploetz
Matt. Be aware that SD cards are being phased out.SDHC are the next generation. Make sure your new camera is formatted for these,or else you'll be looking at getting another camera soon.Norbert...
I'am sorry forgot to mention the piercing was done with a flexible shaft highspeed Fordom tool.Norbert
I just used spray on shellac,2 coats.4-0 steel wool between coats,then waxed.The plate took ,one Saturday and two evenings.I used a single wheel contact bowl easy to support the thin plate as I was...
Glaot. New attempt at a cherry plate.1/4x16 laminated .Norbert Ploetz
Question to fellow turners.What deep hollowing set up, do you use?Pros and cons.What do like best about yours.Laser really needed all the time.Thanks N Ploetz
:) Aaron; I am glad your getting this done.Usually the longer one waits and the codition of the nerve will get worse, the longer it will take for the nerve to recover. You must realize and I see you...
Just wanted to say hi and introduce myself. I'm Norbert Ploetz,a woodcarver,woodworker and now a vortex victim.I own a J1624,2hp.Recently changed from carving and woodworking to turning.I enjoy the...