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  1. 07-14-2006, 12:21 AM #1
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    Purpleheart Square

    I picked up a few pieces of purpleheart 8/4 stock the other day from my local Klingspor. I've been wanting to do a series of square bowls. This one is the first of 3 if I can keep them together.

    I used the indexing on my "new" old lathe to outline where I wanted to texture. The pulley with the indexing on my "old" old lathe was broken so I couldn't do any indexing with it. I used a ball bit in a dremel for the texture.

    Of course, this is another Al Stirt inspired piece. Our last turning meeting our demonstration was square edged bowls so this will be part of my answer to last months challenge.

    Purpleheart
    7" x 7" x 2" tall
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  3. 07-14-2006, 1:24 AM #2
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    Deffinately an impressive piece Raymond. Purpleheart can be a tough turn looks like you wupped er.
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    Looks very nice, Raymond. I like the shape shown in the middle picture. Looks like you met the club's challenge very handily.

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  5. 07-14-2006, 3:21 AM #4
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    Nice looking propeller, Raymond. I hope the set goes well for you.
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  6. 07-14-2006, 8:09 AM #5
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    Very nice piece Raymond. Different than most square ones I've seen. Great job !
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  7. 07-14-2006, 9:10 AM #6
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    Looks Great Raymond !
    Did you reverse turn that to finish the chuck recess? If so,,,donught chuck? vacuum?
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    Beautiful Raymond. Nice job.
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  9. 07-14-2006, 10:52 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeff Myers
    Looks Great Raymond !
    Did you reverse turn that to finish the chuck recess? If so,,,donught chuck? vacuum?
    Simple jam chuck and carved the last bit off with a sharp chisel then sanded. I might have to re-work that part a little.
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  10. 07-14-2006, 3:50 PM #9
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    I think it looks great! Was it real chippy? The Purpleheart I have seems to be that way but it finishes nice.

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  11. 07-14-2006, 7:00 PM #10
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    Very impressive Raymond. I like it very mucherest.

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    Very nice!
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  13. 07-14-2006, 8:09 PM #12
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    Beautiful form and wood Raymond! Well done!
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  14. 07-15-2006, 12:50 AM #13
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    Very well done Raymond..!!!! Pretty piece and a nice form from a flat board. Well done.!!!
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