Ed wasn't kidding

[maxwell_smart007]

This blank sure was brittle, but man, it sparkles!

It was a tough turn, however....but now I've proved to myself that I can turn it (kinda) ...so now I don't want to have to do it again - ever!

 

[rjwolfe3]

Very Nice!

 

[hewunch]

what is the blank made out of? BTW nice work!

 

[ed4copies]

The blank is from this page: http://www.exoticblanks.com/index.p...ategory_id=36&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=60

It is a resin rod that I purchase from Europe and it is brittle. As I told "Maxwell":

"Maxwell, my lad, you will need to approach this very carefully. Sharpen your tools and your wits, before beginning. Then, take off the ends gently rolling your skew over the edges. When you have succeeded, you will be a better turner-prepared to advance!!!"

I forgot Andrew is a teacher!!! Now that he has a BASE of KNOWLEDGE - he's done. We need to bring out the "bricklayer" in him----- Build Andrew, Build!!!

Build Andrew, Build:highfive:

Build Andrew, Build:highfive:

Build Andrew, Build:highfive:

Build Andrew, Build:highfive:

or give up:frown::frown:

 

[louisbry]

Looks good from here. Bet it looks even better in person.

 

[ed4copies]

Looks good from here. Bet it looks even better in person.

And there are LOTS MORE he could do, now that he has developed a technique.

BUILD ANDREW, BUILD!!
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[maxwell_smart007]

I tell you, Ed...the Skew is now my friend - it was indispensable in turning that blank!!

 

[Glass Scratcher]

I tell you, Ed...the Skew is now my friend - it was indispensable in turning that blank!!

You think the Skew is your friend, then you become complacent- friendly with it even, and then it bites you! I ended up with 7 of the dang things and they all laugh at me- taunt me, from the rack where they can see what I am turning, the evil beasties!