More FORDITE...

[Benpen]

Hey Fellow turners!

Here is another batch of sweet Fordite, mostly Jeep. Fordite is becoming more and more rare because they use different paint methods now sooo... get it while its HOT. These pieces are super nice and some have paint ripples and inclusions. The inclusions will need a practiced hand and careful stabilizing with CA glue, epoxy, or other...you know the drill.

1. Approx 7/8in sq. by 5.5 inches- $40
2. Approx 7/8 in sq. by 6 inches- $45
3. Approx 7/8 in sq.by 6 inches- $45
4. Approx 7/8 in sq. by 5.5 inches- $40
5.Approx 7/8 in sq. by 5.5 inches- $40
6. Approx 7/8 in sq. by 5.5 inches- $40
7. Approx 3/4 in sq. by 5.75 inches- $35
8. Approx 3/4 in sq. by 6 inches- $35
9. Approx 3/4 in sq. by 5.75 inches- $35

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I'll wait a week or so before I post these on other forums.

My best,
Ben

 

[mrburls]

I'll take numbers 5 and 6
Keith

 

[Alex D]

I'll take 2, 7 and 9 please.

Thanks!
Alex

 

[Ray-CA]

How do you drill and turn this? I'd like to try it and make a Dodge-ite one for a buddy with a pair of Challengers (one old and one new.)

Thanks,

Ray

 

[Karl_99]

How do you drill and turn this? I'd like to try it and make a Dodge-ite one for a buddy with a pair of Challengers (one old and one new.)

Thanks,

Ray

After drilling and tubing the blank, I put the bushings in the ends and them turn the blank on a disc sander. I spin the blank in the bushiings to sand it round and close to final size. Then I put it on the lathe and finish turning with sandpaper.

 

[Ray-CA]

After drilling and tubing the blank, I put the bushings in the ends and them turn the blank on a disc sander. I spin the blank in the bushiings to sand it round and close to final size. Then I put it on the lathe and finish turning with sandpaper.

Thanks....

 

[Dvoigt]

Thanks....

I use a bowl gouge to turn it. It just has to be really sharp with a light touch. I treat it like a delicate wood

 

[Benpen]

One thing I like to do is inspect the blank for any defects and seal with thin CA, I also seal the ends with thin CA after they are tubed and squared. I put mine on the lathe and sand with 150 grit until rounded- then I use my carbide tools. If any pieces chip off, I add thin CA to the area in case there are more weaknesses

hope this helps