NIP----The Adventure

[Gary Max]

Look at what the mailman broght me yesterday all the way from the Big Island--Norfolk Island Pine---she weighs in at a nice 21 lbs. This is a first for me.

 

[smoky10]

Nice hunk of wood Gary.

 

[rlharding]

Curious. what was the mainling cost?

 

[Gary Max]

I think it was $35.00 shipping
The block of wood has jumped on the lathe[8D]

 

[Gary Max]

And then the fun starts

 

[VisExp]

Keep on posting Gary. I'm enjoying following the NIP adventure Is the blank dry or are you going to rough turn and let it sit for a while?

 

[Gary Max]

Keith the NIP is very wet my Skew is bringing water to the surface. If I do this right you should be able to see a light through it when I am done.

 

[wdcav1952]

That's no big deal, Gary. When I turn bowls, you can almost always see light through the shattered blank! [:0]

 

[Gary Max]

Wez kinda looking for a bit more control Cav--stay tuned for updates.

 

[jtate]

When I turn - often you get to see light clear through the bottom. Sigh....

 

[LEAP]

You mean I'm not the only one with a collection of funnels?

 

[Gary Max]

Here she is----total lathe time about 5 hours.
She is headed straight for a bath for a good two day soaking.

 

[Gary Max]

I wanted to add a Thank-you to Chris Allen over at Koa Wood Hawaii for making this adventure possible.

 

[wdcav1952]

Gary,

Seriously, which is a mite difficult for me what do you use to hollow a turning like this? I really have difficulty hollowing any vessel, particularly end grain.

 

[Gary Max]

Cav there are several hollowing systems out there that do a good job---look at the system that Oneway Ca sells---don't look at the price. Matching the tool to the lathe and turning the right size stock are the key factors.

 

[ed4copies]

Cav,

I don't do serious vessels like that, but I saw a demo at the local WoodCraft. Call your WoodCraft and see if they have any scheduled. IT was amazing to watch the guy "core" about 4 vessels out of one.

 

[OKLAHOMAN]

Gary, that simply astounds me as the biggest thing I ever turned was an Emperor[}].Really

 

[Kalai]

Hay Gary, looks great, I cant wait to see the finished piece. i hope you enjoyed your NIP adventure, aloha.

Chris
Kalai

 

[fiferb]

What are you soaking it in? Great job on the turning!

 

[Gary Max]

Bruce-- I am soaking it in a homebrew Danish Oil. When I get her done I will post a pic.
Chris-----thanks again[]

 

[Hello]

I dig it.
I started trying my first vessel yesterday afternoon. I failed to tighten the chuck properly, several times, and have several bumps to show for it - boy doesn't that wood move fast when its comin' off the lathe.

 

[Gary Max]

Hello----I had to remove two windows from the shop because replacing glass was getting expensive. Let's see a pic when you find it[8D]

 

[Hello]

when I get back to the shop (a.k.a. creepy corner of the basement) Iplan to find the piece that beat me up, smash it with a sledge hammer, and start a new one applying the lessons I learned from "the bully".

 

[jwoodwright]

Looking Good. Nice wood.

 

[wdcav1952]

Andrew, I brought the thread back to the first page. It must be REALLY boring in Anchorage right now as John (jwoodwright) is apparently trying to set a forum record for most NPGJ posts in a single day!! [}]

 

[Gary Max]

---She is done---

 

[ahoiberg]

holy cow, that's one fine piece of turned NIP. great job with it. it has that spooky pumpkin look to it.

 

[bosipipes]

That is a beautiful job

 

[Gary Max]

Thanks everyone-- I just wish I could get my hands on some more.[][]

 

[rjwolfe3]

That is creepy and beautiful at the same time. Excellent work.

 

[pianomanpj]

Wow, Gary. That is sooooo freakin' beautiful!

 

[Kalai]

Hay Gary, I have some more Norfolk Pine not much but about 7 or 8 rounds.
Nice job one bringing the translucent effect out, aloha.

Chris

 

[Gary Max]

Chris we are doing a show in 7 days---if I make some money I will be getting back with you---right now keeping the lights on is taking every dime I can get my hands on.
The trick on getting the traslucent affect---THIN

 

[Johnathan]

Very nice.

 

[DocStram]

Great job, Gary. I'm a big fan of NIP . . . as is Dario.