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  1. 12-28-2017, 9:48 PM #1
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    My first go at turning Christmas Gifts

    I have only been turning for about 8 months now. Here is what I have to show for it.
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  3. 12-28-2017, 10:09 PM #2
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    Very nice Christmas gifts! Well done, Sir!

    What did you use for a finish?
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    So much to learn, so little time.....
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    Thank you very much. I used 10 or so coats of CA glue, then wet polished to 12000 grit. The recipients were very happy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Wdowiak View Post
    I have only been turning for about 8 months now. Here is what I have to show for it.
    Nice job! I've never seen an ornament like that. I need to show that to my buddy Jake who makes more ornaments than anyone I know! Where did you find the metal parts?
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  6. 12-28-2017, 11:32 PM #5
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    I got the ornament parts from woodturnerscatalog.com
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    Nice work, really like the tree ornament. Is that spalted maple on that one?
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  8. 01-02-2018, 11:26 AM #7
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    Thank you, it is Spalted Tamarind.
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