the floor lamp that I turned

Dan_Shade · December 22, 2009, 10:09:36 PM

I guess this is a pretty simple project, but it was a quite a learning experience for me as a beginner. I had to make a few parts over, and some of the mortises I drilled ended up off axis (not sure how that happened), so I had to make wedges and make the tennon smaller. ugh...

but anways, this is a gift for my sister in law:

I pretty much used a fine woodworking article as a pattern, it's a very close replica.

WDH · December 22, 2009, 10:14:35 PM

She should be pleased!

Dan_Shade · December 22, 2009, 10:37:42 PM

especially when she sees the christmas story leg lamp that I bought my brother!

DanG · December 22, 2009, 11:08:38 PM

I ain't sure what a Christmas story leg lamp is, but I'm sure your SiL will be pleased to have her own lamppost. ;D 8)

Seriously, that looks like a nice piece of work. I'd like to see a closer pic of the base.

metalspinner · December 22, 2009, 11:11:51 PM

There is nothing simple about that job and you did it great.

What kind of wood did you use?

Dan_Shade · December 22, 2009, 11:19:22 PM

It's white oak, maybe chestnut oak, it's a pretty dark white oak.

the trees blew over when Isabel hit this area, and GaBoy dried the lumber after I sawed it. the boards had been residing in a spare "bedroom" for a few years.

DanG, the leg lamp is from the movie, "A Christmas Story". Raphie's dad won a "Major Award", and the prize was a lamp shaped like a woman's leg wearing a high heeled shoe. It's really quite a work of art. I got him the desk top version.

Dan_Shade · December 23, 2009, 11:58:53 PM

i turned a table lamp today. turning is definately addictive, now I'm going to have to start stockpiling thicker stuff, I've been gluing stock up for thick stuff.

BcWoodWorks · December 24, 2009, 12:02:19 AM

Quote from: Dan_Shade on December 23, 2009, 11:58:53 PM
turning is definately addictive

You said it bro! ;D

Excellent work! You obviously have some skill.

WDH · December 24, 2009, 12:08:48 AM

Dan,

You are a natural!

Dan_Shade · December 24, 2009, 12:12:46 AM

they look better from a distance ;)

LeeB · December 24, 2009, 12:23:25 AM

Put really bright bulbs in them so no one gets real close. :D Just kidding. They look great to me.

Burlkraft · December 24, 2009, 07:34:52 AM

Nice job Dan! 8) 8) 8)

For a so called "beginner' You're doing some great work on some challenging projects.

Keep up the good work ;D ;D ;D

Dan_Shade · December 24, 2009, 08:17:37 AM

i am a beginner. I used a lathe a little bit way back in high school, but I don't remember doing any beads or coves. since that time, i've rigged up a thing to use a drill to make a few round parts when needed.

But I just got this lathe back in Nov, and have been putting busted parts in the stove ever since

Some youtube videos help out quite a bit. There's a fellow on there named Peter Galbert, who makes windsor chairs professionaly, his videos are amazing.

now I gotta master the skew!

BcWoodWorks · December 24, 2009, 08:52:26 AM

Quote from: Dan_Shade on December 24, 2009, 08:17:37 AM
now I gotta master the skew!

If you're talking about the skewed chisel tool thing...Yeah dude, that thing is mean. Every time I pick it up, I get about 40 big bite marks in the piece. :D

Any future projects planned?

Burlkraft · December 24, 2009, 10:55:58 AM

I have a couple of skew chisels. One day I will find a use for them, but right now they have no place in my turning arsenal :D :D :D :D

BcWoodWorks · December 24, 2009, 10:57:09 AM

They do work really well for rounding the Bottoms down into Midi-chuck size when you're using the mini-lathe...Granted someone else is doing it. :D

metalspinner · December 24, 2009, 11:16:18 AM

QuoteOne day I will find a use for them, but right now they have no place in my turning arsenal

Grind them into scrapers. :

:D

SwampDonkey · December 24, 2009, 12:25:09 PM

You did a fine job on your turnings Dan. Now you can earn your username. "Dan the lamp shade". ;)

As to the skew chisels I use mine all the time on beading and around V-notched collars. You have to make light touches and not go at it like a bull. :D I haven't a single turning chisel that was money wasted, other than the fact a couple were just plane crap tools made of soft steel.

GF · December 24, 2009, 04:18:03 PM

That is a couple of nice looking lamps, excellent work. One day when I get time I want to turn some new one for our house.

Gary

BcWoodWorks · December 24, 2009, 05:07:45 PM

Quote from: GF on December 24, 2009, 04:18:03 PM
That is a couple of nice looking lamps, excellent work. One day when I get time I want to turn some new one for our house.

Gary

You have more projects going on than just about anybody I know Gary. No wonder you don't have time to turn lamps. ;D

Dan_Shade · December 26, 2009, 03:53:17 PM

I kicked the smaller one out in about 5 hours or so, I'm getting better, but I tend to take my time and slowly make my mistakes! haha

On my turning list is a hand railing to go at the top of my stairs. I have some red oak ready for that project, I just need to do it.

SwampDonkey · December 26, 2009, 04:09:09 PM

You turning the spokes Dan, or thinking of rounding the hand railing as well? Can you slice off 1/5 of wood (20%) off the round with the mill (then hand plane) to make a flat bottom for the spokes to joint into? I wonder if a jig could be rigged up on a bandsaw?

Dan_Shade · December 26, 2009, 11:08:31 PM

maybe it's the eggnog, but you lost me, SD!

I plan on making the whole works. the end posts are about 3.5" dia and the rungs abotu 1.75" dia. I figure I can round over the top rail by removing the bulk with a table saw then using a spokeshave or hand plane. I may be able to find a router bit profile.