Favorite niece graduates from high school in a week. Pretty easy to stuff some money in an envelope and call it good. I'm sure my wife will do that part. For my part I thought she might like a hand mirror for the dressing table.
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Maybe in 30 years, hopefully with a smile, she will say my Uncle made this for me.
Very nice. She'll definitely enjoy and treasure it.
Great job. I am sure it will become a family heirloom. :)
Beautiful...instant heirloom
It's a gift that will be treasured for several lifetimes.
You are a good uncle! I'm sure she will treasure it!
smiley_clapping Will be a keepsake for sure! Don't forget to sign and date it.
WOW!!! I would be all smiles now to say that.
Yes,date that and sign it. That is beyond mighty beautiful!!!
How chu do that Larry? say_what
Larry, that is plumb pretty. My daughter graduates next month but I don't have the skills to make her anything that nice.
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How chu do that Larry? say_what
Just cut big boards into little pieces and glue them back together.
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Its called segmented turning. Some turners will have hundreds or even thousands of pieces in a turning. I usually do simple but weird stuff.
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Wow, that is amazing!!! 8) 8) 8) Good job!!
Very nice.
What did you use for finish?
Your pictures are very good.
Thank you all for the nice complements. :)
Dan, both were lacquer selected for non-yellowing characteristics. The first was Deft while the second was SW CAB acrylic. I spray about 10 coats. At that point the finish looks thick, super glossy, and plastic. Not good at all. After they dry for about a week I wet sand starting with 400-600 grit. I stop when the sheen suits me, usually in the 1,200 to 1,800 grit range. Than I use cheap auto polishing compound found at Walmart followed by Johnson's paste wax.
That is nice! smiley_thumbsup
Thanks for showing us Larry. Beautiful......weird beautiful. :D :D :D
My wife wants one. ;D