The vase is finished, completely!
Well, except for drilling out the center-the drill press needs a new switch which Bill is going to fix today so I can say, "Completely finished!"
Learning how to turn your work around
so you can remove the waste wood at the end that was in the chuck
is also a skill that has to be acquired.
Creativity is required!
I loaded a dowel into the chuck,
covered it with several layers of cupboard lining
to protect the finished end and to provide friction
so the vase won't spin around
while I am trying to work on the other end!
It slipped on with a bit of a twist and then it was firmly in place!
I trimmed the waste wood away and finalized the bottom shaping.
I sanded it and applied the oil.
Then I pulled it off the dowel
and it was the first yippee moment of the year!
Gosh, that required some ingenuity. Delighted to see it finished - the beauty of the grain is going to draw the eye as much as anything the vase will hold! Glad too that you both seem to be on the mend :).
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vase and I can only assume both you and Bill are feeling better. Great news!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! That really is an accomplishment. I am in awe. And to think it was just a piece of wood.
ReplyDeletePretty!
ReplyDeleteThat was pretty smart! How are the two of you feeling? You must be a bit better if you're in the workshop. Still praying for you.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Betsy
Your skills are really growing.
ReplyDeleteI admire anyone who works with wood. I'm terrified of cutting off a hand, or at least a finger.
Beautiful!
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