I have been wanting to try one of these for while, I've only seen it done once and its a lot harder than it looks. Its turned to about 1/16 to 1/8 thick and measures 13x5. Shellawax finish.
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I have been wanting to try one of these for while, I've only seen it done once and its a lot harder than it looks. Its turned to about 1/16 to 1/8 thick and measures 13x5. Shellawax finish.
865 miles southeast of Steve Schlumpf.
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Wow Mike that is beautiful. You did a great job for your first. That is some great work.
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Now that's impressive Mike! Beautiful wood - amazing how thin you managed to turn this! I have yet to see one of these turned - so how did you keep the wood from flexing? Did you use a light of some sort to help determine thickness? Any special tricks to doing one of these?
Seriously - very nice work!
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Wow! That is really beautiful.
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Wow! Amazing job. It LOOKS hard enough, so I can't imagine how hard it must have been. Great job!
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Absolutely OUTStANDING!
If that's your first....I can't wait to see the next 4 or 5!
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Originally Posted by Steve Schlumpf
Steve, there probably are some special tricks but I don't know them. I knew the wood would flex so I turned the outside sanded and finished it and then the underside by the time it was hollowed the rim had done moved quite a bit. Some of you all might know Chris Ramsey, he is well know for his hats. He actually lives near me but I have never met him. I did get to see some of his work, mine don't compare but it did inspire me to try it.
865 miles southeast of Steve Schlumpf.
You Go Mike, Fantastic job. I hope I can make time to try one of those.
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Wow, that is a beautiful piece - gonna have to go measure my head and get right to work! Mike
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Beautiful work Mike. The wood itself only adds to what you did with it.
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Mike,
Outstanging job! those always amaze me. You'll be making one for the Pres. someday
Bob
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Kewel hat!! Nice!
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Mike,
That is wonderful! Chris did a demo at my club and there are some tricks. It would probably be worth your time to make contact with him. He is a great guy!
Keep it up!
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Excellent work, beautiful wood, great photo!
You are becoming a real master.
Burt
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Good job Mike, I keep looking at a cowboy hat at one of the shops near here and thinking I need to try that.
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