Woodturners Resource

The fine art of applying a finish

Mon, 06 Jan 2014 22:16:01 +0000

by: Tom Coghill

Description}: I was doing a demo of raising the grain on some ASH wood and a mamber snapped this photo. PS - do this on your NEIGHBORS lathe!

Hors d'oeuvre Plates

Thu, 10 Oct 2013 18:37:13 +0000

by: Tom Coghill

Description}: These are fun to make. I chose Cherry with purpleheart accents. They are 8 inches in diameter and the "keyhole" holds your stemware so you have a free hand to eat your goodies from the plate.

Sunrise

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:10:53 +0000

by: Tom Coghill

Description}: Cherry and black milk paint. This offset turing was inspired by Carl Ford and Al Stirt. This stands erect on a matching carves wood base

Burnt Fir (2)

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:03:27 +0000

by: Tom Coghill

Description}: This is the second turning that was Accepted in the Anchorage Museum. The wood grain of the fir was raised by charing the wood, wire brushing it off, then recharing. I did this 3 times to raise the grain this much. Black and white gesso provided the visual effect. In contrast, I truned a small bown in the center. It stands on carved 3 legs.

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Torched Fir

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 22:02:38 +0000

Black Lace

Mon, 07 Oct 2013 21:59:06 +0000

by: Tom Coghill

Description}: Accepted by the Anchorage Museum or the 29th annual Earth Fire and Fibre exhibit. This collection of 3 turnings are turned, pryotextured near the rim then double finished to get the lace texture.