Birdhouse Ornaments

[jttheclockman]

These are my very first turnings off my midi lathe. I think I am going to like this turning stuff.

 

[leatherjunkie]

[]WOW[]
they look great

 

[jaywood1207]

Great job John. Looks like you are just as good on the lathe as you are on the scrollsaw.

 

[BigRob777]

All I can say is "Next Year!!!" Trays take too long. Those are quite nice.
Rob

 

[penhead]

Very nice John T.

Did you dye some of that wood (like the red one and the blue one) or is that somehow natural..??

 

[jttheclockman]

Yes I did dye a few to see what they would look like. I dyed green,blue and pink. Those happened to sell the first so that maybe something to consider next year. The wood was maple burl. All the rest are natural colored woods. I made about 50 of these when I was in the birdhouse mode. They are fun to make.

Just wanted to thank all for their kind words.

 

[kent4Him]

Very nice John. You've really got that egg shape down. You may want to get a copy of Dick Sing's book on birdhouse ornaments to give you some more ideas. I'm not saying there is anything wrong with what you've done, but I know I am always looking for new ideas on the birdhouses.

 

[pete00]

Originally posted by jttheclockman
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I think I am going to like this turning stuff.

I thinnk im going like looking at your turning stuff...[][]

 

[RogerGarrett]

I love 'em. They'll sell like hotcakes.

I'm assuming they are hollow?

Best,
Roger Garrett

 

[jttheclockman]

Roger

Yes they are hollowed out and as far as selling like hot cakes, well that was not the case this past fall craft season. The very first show I did I sold 20 and then the next 2 shows I sold a total of 5 more. Never could figure out the craft show thing. Very fickle.

 

[ed4copies]

Originally posted by jttheclockman
<br />Roger

Yes they are hollowed out and as far as selling like hot cakes, well that was not the case this past fall craft season. The very first show I did I sold 20 and then the next 2 shows I sold a total of 5 more. Never could figure out the craft show thing. Very fickle.

Roger,

They know what you have made. Then they decide they WANT something else!! (Tongue in cheek, but it sure happens!!)

 

[ed4copies]

Duh, the reason I started to post was to congratulate you -COOL houses!!!

 

[woodmanplus]

Very nice John. Glad to a scroller over here. This fall has been a bummer her in our area,so don't feel bad.[]

 

[bob393]

WoW Really nice work!