Update on progress - change in plan...

The piece after burning. My intention was to make the interior darker but leave the outside natural. Once the stain was appplied to the interior it bled through so another plan had to be made.

 This is what I have done to cover the bleed through. The petals have been covered with some acrylic PVA. I will still have to touch up up the burning. It's what I thought of at the time - let me know what you think......

I have started the burning

I have started the burning. There are 18 flowers in all and I have done 6 so still a way to go.
Pardon the poor picture, I was testing my Samsung S3 photo capabilities.
Let me know what you think so far.........

Further development of last weeks idea...

Further work done but more still to come. Something like 18 flowers in total to do. I have done 5 so far not to mention the pyrography afterwards. I think this piece has potential.....

What's coming next? Maybe this piece. It's a piece turned from River Bush Willow (Vaderlandswilg) some time ago but it's been taken further. Where we end, time will tell....

Teasers of a new piece

Here are some teasers of a piece that I am currently busy with........ Let me know what you think.
I have also updated my website with new content. Feel free to visit http://abwoodturning.co.za

An easy way to turn a hollowform!

Maybe an easy way to turn a hollowform! At least the battle to remove shavings is not there.

This piece is made from Camphor wood and is about 220 mm (8 1/2") dia.

Windsor stool nearly complete

The turning is done and everything fits. There may be final tweaks but I can now proceed to finish the piece. The piece as it stands here is not glued at all but still holds me without feeling loose. While the legs are slim they feel OK to hold the chair together. What do you think?

Windsor stool in process

The stool is well on its way. I have completed most of the turning (some minor adjustments to be done) and reamed the holes for the legs. My self made reamer worked well I think. I am currently measuring and fitting stretchers.
Eventually the top of the legs will be split and wedged to create a strong joint.
The plan/article used is one from Michael Dunbar and was published in the Fine Woodworker magazine. This is a good opportunity to develop additional skills!