graham Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 see what you think had this turned down by a herdsman whos hobby is woodturning bit of a problem with this one though if i can stop it cracking it will be fine this one was from ash but not dry enough i should think opps if i can stop it cracking i will have some for toytrac maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhysmassey135 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Leave them to dry it should stop[ the cracking and you can put filler in there to fill up the cracks if youre desperate, otherwsie looking good Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 look good mate, what about a dried pine?? cheaper i guess and shouldnt crack either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 the ash has been stored for a long time rhys but was fine outdoors but the heat indoors it just went he made me some bedside lamps which are fine out of bolted beech for me \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPR Models Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Looks really nice mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 How about glueing timber together then turn it , that want i have done and did not split. smaller planks would be dryer to. i did a nice big bowl years ago. must get back to wood turning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 very nice well have to try it myself good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 you must get back to it mark as i say herdsman done this one never turned anything (only the door knob) so have not got a clue but i just told him the size and he come up with it which is very good if you see it mate he said he can put ridges in them like corrugated tin ones . have a go coxy if it helps you that is fine by me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Ford Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 you must get back to it mark as i say herdsman done this one never turned anything (only the door knob) so have not got a clue but i just told him the size and he come up with it which is very good if you see it mate he said he can put ridges in them like corrugated tin ones . have a go coxy if it helps you that is fine by me yes i must my lathe is at mums will turn 3 foot round bowls and has a 5 foot bed. apple or pear , fine close grained woods would be best for the corrugated ridges. very nice to work with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty12 Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Those look great graham (apart from the crack) nice one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 You just don't stop do ya?! Another string to the bow Graham. Handy when you know people with different skills isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Well they look great mate!! Shame about the crack but a man like you won't let it stop you!!! Right, that is done, now, what is the next shed being built? I thouhgt sharon wanted that room back?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 been trying some new bins no cracking this time just a quick spray they look better than the pics show \ see what you think they are all different sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 You've cracked it, Graham! Oh now why did I have to go and say a thing like that?! They look good boss. They'd suit a sow house, chicken shed or a dairy. I can see plenty of uses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 looking good mate,how easy was it to turn the ribs on them then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 cheers tris still a few things to get right but on the way ,maybe i thought give them an undercoat first should get a better finish , the ribs sean i just added with a small chiesel as i was turning them on a pole lathe, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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