OZturner
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A constant request from SWMBO, is that I tidy up my Workshop aka. "My Less Car Garage".
For many years in spite of my best Intentions the Inflow has exceeded the Outflow.
Many of my Projects have become UFO's (Un Finished Objects), and the Overflow has Submerged the Bench, with the Residue piling on the Floor.
I am in the process of clearing many of the UFO's by completing the Objects, many of whom have rested here from the early 2000, regrettably some of them have been discontinued by the Supplier and build instructions are not available. That makes it a little difficult, but that becomes a pleasant challenge. Also several of the Pen Kit's do not have any Name, so I don't know what to call them, and living in Australia we do not get to see many of the kits available in the USA, so by not having the exposure, I am at a loss, and would appreciate any assistance.
Photo 1. Is two Candle Snuffers,
Photo 2. is One with Australian Cedar (Toona ciliate) Handle. With a length of 11.5"
Photo 3.The Second, is with Snakewood (Acacia xiphophylla) Handle. With a length of 9.5". I am not certain where or when I got the Snakewood, but it came with an attached note "Be Careful" .
Photo 4. Is One of two Scratch Awls, that I purchased in the early 2000, the other one, I gave to a friend at the Men's Shed.
The Handle is Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon).
The shape of the Handle was not intended to be anything like what I finished with.
On the surface of the blank there were two small holes as if small panel pins had been driven in, then removed. But as I started turning, these holes proved to be Termite Flight Holes from the Chamber they had been eating, growing and living for their early life, feasting on the Timber.
So I kept chasing the Cavity to see if I could turn it out. So what you see, is what I've ended up with.
It is comfortable in my hand so it will do.
Comments and Critiques most welcome.
For many years in spite of my best Intentions the Inflow has exceeded the Outflow.
Many of my Projects have become UFO's (Un Finished Objects), and the Overflow has Submerged the Bench, with the Residue piling on the Floor.
I am in the process of clearing many of the UFO's by completing the Objects, many of whom have rested here from the early 2000, regrettably some of them have been discontinued by the Supplier and build instructions are not available. That makes it a little difficult, but that becomes a pleasant challenge. Also several of the Pen Kit's do not have any Name, so I don't know what to call them, and living in Australia we do not get to see many of the kits available in the USA, so by not having the exposure, I am at a loss, and would appreciate any assistance.
Photo 1. Is two Candle Snuffers,
Photo 2. is One with Australian Cedar (Toona ciliate) Handle. With a length of 11.5"
Photo 3.The Second, is with Snakewood (Acacia xiphophylla) Handle. With a length of 9.5". I am not certain where or when I got the Snakewood, but it came with an attached note "Be Careful" .
Photo 4. Is One of two Scratch Awls, that I purchased in the early 2000, the other one, I gave to a friend at the Men's Shed.
The Handle is Tasmanian Blackwood (Acacia melanoxylon).
The shape of the Handle was not intended to be anything like what I finished with.
On the surface of the blank there were two small holes as if small panel pins had been driven in, then removed. But as I started turning, these holes proved to be Termite Flight Holes from the Chamber they had been eating, growing and living for their early life, feasting on the Timber.
So I kept chasing the Cavity to see if I could turn it out. So what you see, is what I've ended up with.
It is comfortable in my hand so it will do.
Comments and Critiques most welcome.
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