Holiday Ornaments ON Display

[Jeremiah Jordan]

Very nice Bill. I like all the different styles you have there. You should set out some business cards there as well just in case some people would like to buy some for you in the holiday season!

Jeremiah

[John Hart]

Very pretty all Bill!! Me too...I like the stand as well. Very nice display. Sounds like a cool show!

BTW...What's your procedure for the cut hollow forms? They look intriguing.....and tempting.

[Andy Hoyt]

Very pretty all Bill!! Me too...I like the stand as well. Very nice display. Sounds like a cool show!

BTW...What's your procedure for the cut hollow forms? They look intriguing.....and tempting.

John - They involve different pieces and glue. Do you still want to try?

Real nice Bill. I tried an IO ornament last week and failed miserably. Didn't give proper credence to using square stock and bungled the interior joint.

[Rich Stewart]

Too cool!! I would be interested in trying something like that. Anybody have any detailed plans?

[Bill Stevener]

Hi All,
Thanks for stopping in.
Dick I found the brass on the unmentionable auction channel 250 pcs. 3/32 x 12" for $6.00 + SH.

I/O turnings are really fun. The basics. 4 pcs. sq. stock, length your choice. 1/2-3/4-1" sq. Place all 4 in a sq. pack, chuck up one end. There are various ways of maintaining a temporary secure end for the tail stock, but what works for me is a secure hose clamp. Keep all desired body parts clear. When first trying these little rascals, do not go past the center point of a single piece. Remove what you wish, knock down and reverse the blocks, align and glue up. Re-chuck the work and turn away. One hint, stop the lathe often and take a look at what you are doing.
The configurations are endless, like having a kaleidoscope on the lathe.
Have fun,
Bill.>>>>>>>>>>

[Jim Ketron]

Nice ornaments Bill!
gona give those a try soon!

[Keith Burns]

Very nice Bill ! I like the variety. Again they all look great!