Here Is a few of the Larger Confetti lamps. I think I like these larger Oil lamps better than the small ones.
Spalted Ambrosia Maple 6 1/2" wide 6 1/2 tall"
Bradford Pear 6 1/4" wide 4 3/4" tall
Cherry 7" wide 4 1/2" tall
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Here Is a few of the Larger Confetti lamps. I think I like these larger Oil lamps better than the small ones.
Spalted Ambrosia Maple 6 1/2" wide 6 1/2 tall"
Bradford Pear 6 1/4" wide 4 3/4" tall
Cherry 7" wide 4 1/2" tall
Last edited by Jim Ketron; 10-19-2006 at 5:59 PM.
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Those are some beauties Jim. I agree that the larger ones really show off the wood. Nice texturing too.
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Jim,
I'll second the remarks, especially about the texturing. Where do you get the metal tops? Looks almost like pewter and really sets them off.
Again, excellent work.
Ernie
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Great lamps! I like the big ones as well. The texturing and collar really make then unique. Good luck on your sales!
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Jim,
You have done a great job on these!
Good luck at the show!
A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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Excellent work Jim! The cherry one is my favorite. Nice job with the texturing.
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Jim those are awesome. How big are they actually? I do like the cherry. Great job and good luck at show.
Bernie
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Thanks for the comments guys!
Bernie I forgot to post the size with it
But its fixed now!
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Great work Jim,
What texturing tool are you using?
Thanks,
Chuck
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Jim, all three of these are just perfect !!!
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Thanks Guys
Chuck
I Use the Sorby Spiraling, Texturing Tool. Woodcraft has them on sale this month along with all thier Sorby Turning tools.
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Jim,
Beautiful work. Are you turning these wet or dry? If wet, how are you drying them?
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Hello all,
Sorry haven't been around much....Jim your turnings are just awe inspiring, really wonderful turning.
Tony
Happy Turning
Tony
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Nice lamps! I like the textured ones best. Do you hollow them out or just drill a whole?
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Dave,
this wood is Dry, I have had them for several years. I dont know the exact moisture content but its pretty low. I try to save a few blanks from my stock and not rough turn them. That way I can set some back for those quickie jobs that needs to be done fast and I can finish turn them.
It does take a few years to get a thick blank to dry. and thats the bad part but it is nice to have them when you need them!
Gary,
I just drill a hole for the size lamp I use.
I guess you could use green wood hollow out DNA, dry then return and add a cup or something to hold the lamp but that sure would be a lot of extra work and It would be hard for me to hollow something and not use it for a hollow form.
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