Payback from Charlie W

[mark james]

OK, so to be clear, I got the better half of this: http://www.penturners.org/forum/f14/collaboration-w-mark-james-155391/

When I visited with Robin and Charlie last fall, we decided to trade our talents in whatever manner we could. I sent three sets of Chevron Blanks, and received these museum pieces crafted by Charlie and Robin.

Thank You!

"Geared Up"

Ingredients: Maple gear and base insert; black iron pipe fittings; threaded rod, hex nuts, acorn nut, toilet flapper chain.

Finish: Pyrography, paint, black stain, metal reactive paints, water, gilding paste, lacquer.

Note: Unscrewing the pipe fittings will reveal a hidden compartment which is finished to match the exterior.


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"Hand Carved Spoon"

Wood: Mountain Laurel.

Finish: Oil/Beeswax.

Note: Spoon shape was band sawn, spoon bowl was roughed out with a rotary burr and finished with scrapers and sandpaper. The rest of the spoon was carved by knife and sanded.

"Walnut Sphere"

Finish: Danish Oil/Beall buffed.

Note: Hand turned between centers (NO sphere jig)



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[magpens]

I love all those items .... very well done, Charlie & Robin .... thanks for showing, Mark !!!!

 

[Charlie_W]

Thanks for the kind words! I think Wifey and I made out on this swap...the president's pen is first class! Now I need to turn the other two.

 

[ajollydds]

Wow, that's incredible work. Love it!

 

[Charlie_W]

Mal, Ankur,
Thanks so much! It is so much fun when we Woodturners/ Penturners get a swap going. We have several turned pieces by club members and they are special pieces. It is a good feeling to pass on some of your best work to someone who appreciates the time, effort and thought that goes into a turning.