Jimos
Member
Hello All,
Joined IAP a month ago after years since I last turned a pen. I live in NE Georgia and I originally joined after having issues with white spots, CA finishing, on a project I did for my son-in-law (aka Meathead). Anyway, easily found the answers I was looking for and also recognized immediately that what I was seeing on the forum is way above my pay grade. Much to learn for certain.
Anyway, after doing this project, I got the pen turning bug. Unfortunately, Murphy seems to be following me down to my shop on a frequent basis. Some issues are simply my own doing. But others have me asking questions. Hopefully my first post pics go through OK. Any comments/solutions will be greatly appreciated.
1. First turnings in years referenced above. Reclamated wood of historical significance.
2. Padauk. Have used this before with no issues, but had to throw away a completed turning because of the small holes(what's this called) which allows the CA to fill in and turn white. Is there a solution or did I just get a bad piece?
3. Sanding. I did this slim-line and all was good until I went to the 600 grit which was black. Immediately turned the curly maple blank dark and although I went back through the sanding process from the beginning, I couldn't get the black out. Is there 600 grit that isn't black?
4. Rosewood Burmese. I purchased a tool grinder 25 years ago, but I'm using a roughing gouge that came with my inherited Shopsmith. I sharpened my gouge at least twice during this turning, but still managed to chunk out a piece of wood and ruin the blank. Bad luck, or bad equipment?
I sure hope I haven't violated forum decorum with all these questions in a Introductions Thread. I've seen postings that mention forum buys where everyone commits to a buy at a discounted rate. Maybe we can find a psych doctor who can help me psychoanalyze my pen turning issues. :biggrin:
Thanks everyone. Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday. God bless those who gave all.
OK. After previewing my post, I can see that only 1 pic was downloaded. I think this is a IPAD issue. I'll repost photos. Thanks again.
Joined IAP a month ago after years since I last turned a pen. I live in NE Georgia and I originally joined after having issues with white spots, CA finishing, on a project I did for my son-in-law (aka Meathead). Anyway, easily found the answers I was looking for and also recognized immediately that what I was seeing on the forum is way above my pay grade. Much to learn for certain.
Anyway, after doing this project, I got the pen turning bug. Unfortunately, Murphy seems to be following me down to my shop on a frequent basis. Some issues are simply my own doing. But others have me asking questions. Hopefully my first post pics go through OK. Any comments/solutions will be greatly appreciated.
1. First turnings in years referenced above. Reclamated wood of historical significance.
2. Padauk. Have used this before with no issues, but had to throw away a completed turning because of the small holes(what's this called) which allows the CA to fill in and turn white. Is there a solution or did I just get a bad piece?
3. Sanding. I did this slim-line and all was good until I went to the 600 grit which was black. Immediately turned the curly maple blank dark and although I went back through the sanding process from the beginning, I couldn't get the black out. Is there 600 grit that isn't black?
4. Rosewood Burmese. I purchased a tool grinder 25 years ago, but I'm using a roughing gouge that came with my inherited Shopsmith. I sharpened my gouge at least twice during this turning, but still managed to chunk out a piece of wood and ruin the blank. Bad luck, or bad equipment?
I sure hope I haven't violated forum decorum with all these questions in a Introductions Thread. I've seen postings that mention forum buys where everyone commits to a buy at a discounted rate. Maybe we can find a psych doctor who can help me psychoanalyze my pen turning issues. :biggrin:
Thanks everyone. Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday. God bless those who gave all.
OK. After previewing my post, I can see that only 1 pic was downloaded. I think this is a IPAD issue. I'll repost photos. Thanks again.