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I've had a pretty bad few weeks lately and haven't been able to spend any time turning. Well...I finally made it to the shop today and wanted to try making a pair of Salt and Pepper Shakers. Unfortunately, it took me all day to work out all the little things that crop up so I only got this one done. It's Redwood burl and 5" tall...finished with the secret stuff.
I'll try to get the other one done tomorrow. (fingers crossed)
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Very very nice John. I don't know any thing about the secret stuff but it sure looks good!
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Awesome, that looks great!! I don't know either what the secret finish is, what is it? Where did you get the kits for these?
Corey
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That redwood burl sure is some pretty stuff - bet it won't be lonely too long. Whatever the "secret" finish is, it sure looks nice!
Erin
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Nice salt shaker John! I hope you had fun making it! Excellent!
Ken
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John,
Pretty wood and great execution, as usual!
I gave up salt and don't even own a shaker
but a pepper mill may be in the future.
Look forward to seeing yours.
Dave Fried
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Thanks y'all. The Secret Stuff? Oh...well that's a goofy mixture of Clear Shellac, BLO and DNA. When you put the first coat on, the wood soaks it up and seals it. Then subsequent coats add a fine finish. I apply it non-spinning and generally put 5 coats on...5 minutes in between. Works good on pens too!
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Oh..I forgot....this really isn't a kit. I got the top cap and the rubber bung on the bottom from Craft Supplies. I think they cost 69 cents or something like that. You just make a bonker and drill it out.
~john
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John beautiful piece. I like the finish. Did you quit using the Antique Oil Finish in your secret mix? Nice work John.
Bernie
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Ooops! Sorry....Originally Posted by Bernie Weishapl
No...It's still in there. Clear Shellac/Antique Oil Finish/BLO/DNA Pretty much equal amounts of everything except the BLO. I go pretty light on the BLO....just enough to provide some lubrication.
~john
"There's nothing wrong with Quiet" ` Jeremiah Johnson
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Thanks John. I like the secret finish also. It works pretty good.
Bernie
Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.
To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone.
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It looks great John, can't wait to see the two together. Nice looking wood.
Dick
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Great job, John. Love the color and grain. When will the pepper mill be ready?
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Looks real good John. I like that wood.
Ernie
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Looks good John!
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