Alchemist
Member
It has been a while since I actually posted anything. In the last few months I moved away from the shopsmith and now am a proud owner of a Laguna Revo 12/16! It's a fantastic lathe.
I finally gave my try at a few Sierra twists. Originally, I started a African Ebony and Catalpa segment blank which I was going to use for the BASH.
Well, work became very busy with covid patients still coming in. I wasn't able to get to the pen.
Finally, I finished the Sierra Blank, which I kept straight. The original idea was to make it checkered. I decided to keep it windowed.
So, African Ebony and Catalpa with veneer segmenting. Sanded with 400 to 1500 grit. Wiped down with acetone in between sandings.
Applied layers of CA glue until I felt comfortable.
Then sanded with 400 grit lightly to get it even.
Buffed and polished on the wheels.
Best thing is that I am able to turn between centers. The Nikitas TBC bushings were donated to me from Mark Mayo. I don't ever see myself going back to a mandrel.
thanks for looking!
I finally gave my try at a few Sierra twists. Originally, I started a African Ebony and Catalpa segment blank which I was going to use for the BASH.
Well, work became very busy with covid patients still coming in. I wasn't able to get to the pen.
Finally, I finished the Sierra Blank, which I kept straight. The original idea was to make it checkered. I decided to keep it windowed.
So, African Ebony and Catalpa with veneer segmenting. Sanded with 400 to 1500 grit. Wiped down with acetone in between sandings.
Applied layers of CA glue until I felt comfortable.
Then sanded with 400 grit lightly to get it even.
Buffed and polished on the wheels.
Best thing is that I am able to turn between centers. The Nikitas TBC bushings were donated to me from Mark Mayo. I don't ever see myself going back to a mandrel.
thanks for looking!
