March 16, 200818 yr comment_105782 So I set up my lathe last night, and was itchin' to get to it today. I had a piece of East India Rosewood hanging around in the shop, and with nothing really in mind set out to make some wood chips. What I ended up with will probably end up as a post for a multi headphone stand, most likely with 4 hangers attached to a hub mounted to the top of the post and a round thick base at the bottom. Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105811 You'll have to post the finished stand. Right now it looks like a very pretty pepper mill. Report
March 16, 200818 yr Author comment_105813 Hah, it really does. Let's hope it makes a spicy headphone stand too. Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105815 I really need to get a lathe. I haven't turned anything for nearly 15 years. Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105857 Mmmmm curvy Is it just me or does it kinda look like a sex toy? Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105858 Is it just me or does it kinda look like a sex toy? Hardwooddildos.com probably inspired this piece. Report
March 16, 200818 yr Author comment_105866 Is it just me or does it kinda look like a sex toy? It's just you. Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105867 Is it just me or does it kinda look like a sex toy? i was just going to say my ex would love that... Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105872 Dunno, I agree with Vicki that it looks like a rather nice pepper mill. Speaking of which, I need one for my salt. Report
March 16, 200818 yr comment_105886 i was just going to say my ex would love that... After being with you... Report
March 17, 200818 yr comment_105998 HAHAHA the only thing that came to my mind was a pepper mill, but they seem to use a lighter wood for that did it come off the lathe looking that shiny? or did you put a coat of something on it Report
March 17, 200818 yr Author comment_106001 HAHAHA the only thing that came to my mind was a pepper mill, but they seem to use a lighter wood for that did it come off the lathe looking that shiny? or did you put a coat of something on it First I tried a wax product made for lathes. It looks like a semi sweet chocolate bar, and you rub it on the project as it's spinning, then buff it down with 0000 steel wool. I didn't care for the glossy sheen it had. I'm more of a satin finish kinda guy (no bling bling), so I went back to my tried and true 5 coats of hand buffed lacquer. It is nice to be able to sand the piece on the lathe though, and you can get a pretty good finish, but I still think a little hand sanding with the direction of the grain is needed for a museum quality finish. Report
March 17, 200818 yr comment_106015 Is it just me or does it kinda look like a sex toy?You probably say the same thing about pepper mills. Report
March 17, 200818 yr comment_106017 You probably say the same thing about pepper mills. He probably says the same thing about everything...it is aerius we're talking about. Report
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