Hi Folks,
Looks like the wife needs some prezzies to hand out as a "thank you" gift for folks that helped out at a conference she recently attended. Fortunately, the emphasis is on hand made gifts. Since I have some small dogwood pieces I thought I'd try and make some vases. Then the wife can get some dried flowers, or what-not, with a little bow and Bob's your uncle.
The tree fell down during hurricane Fran so that would be a point of interest - if I can make a half decent job turning the blanks into vases. (Hey! I just made a pun!).
OK. The plan is:
1. Use an axe to remove the bark and rough cut to roundness
2. Drill a 3/4" hole about 2" deep in one end.
3. Make (on the lathe) a cone shaped plug to fit in the hole.
4. Mount the blank on the lathe and try and get a good shape
Can I (theoretically at least) finish off both ends of the vase on the lathe? (the tree was cut up with a chain saw)
Much appreciate any tips!
Cheers!
Looks like the wife needs some prezzies to hand out as a "thank you" gift for folks that helped out at a conference she recently attended. Fortunately, the emphasis is on hand made gifts. Since I have some small dogwood pieces I thought I'd try and make some vases. Then the wife can get some dried flowers, or what-not, with a little bow and Bob's your uncle.
The tree fell down during hurricane Fran so that would be a point of interest - if I can make a half decent job turning the blanks into vases. (Hey! I just made a pun!).
OK. The plan is:
1. Use an axe to remove the bark and rough cut to roundness
2. Drill a 3/4" hole about 2" deep in one end.
3. Make (on the lathe) a cone shaped plug to fit in the hole.
4. Mount the blank on the lathe and try and get a good shape
Can I (theoretically at least) finish off both ends of the vase on the lathe? (the tree was cut up with a chain saw)
Much appreciate any tips!
Cheers!