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jim in paris

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Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« on: November 15, 2009, 12:54:23 PM »

dear all

the project of turning tops with a Stakanovist approach is doing good
not that i try to beat a record , just to get really used to the various tools and gestures and order of actions
i stick to the grooved shape with burnings as long as i work from scratch,... from wood of unknown origins
as far as spinning , guess what : they all dance ok on the floor, the round tips being very naughty, and when i throw in a wooden drawer ,they bump like crazy
i don't know yet what will come up next week as far as wood finds ...i'll do a bike tour tonite because it's sunday and people throw things that day
in addition i found 3 new old tools at 2 euros each, c'est pas la ruine !

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the whole production so far



salut la compagnie !!



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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2009, 09:43:35 PM »

beautiful
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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #2 on: November 18, 2009, 12:20:34 PM »

Keep up the great work, Jim.  You are making tremendous progress!
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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2009, 12:50:20 AM »

Good work, Jim!  What would you say you've learned with that run of tops?
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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2009, 11:35:27 AM »

good question!!

learnt many little things but the most important ones

++++ firm hand and sharp tool : don't hesitate to move the tool holder from one position to another many times ,even if it loses time because , when you have the right position, the right angle of attack for the blade , it's so smooth and  easier , in addition with a sharp blade you can really just "caress" the wood and obtain really fine shavings
++++ the turning part is the most fun , but the finishing takes as much time if not more (especially for the tip)
++++ make sure the chuck is firmly held between your points before roughing and wear glasses during that part : the clips are sometimes harmful
++++ don't work with people around you

for the next batch i plan to start using acrylic paint

now to come back to earth , it's really no big deal starting turning tops , if you have a little time ahead (3H minimum) , and the basic material and know-how , : just DO it  ;)


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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2009, 06:41:16 PM »

Jim,

I have a quart of 60's Duncan tips which work great on small tops.  I am willing to sell some. :)
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Re: Top Turner Corner ///// 2
« Reply #6 on: November 21, 2009, 02:42:45 AM »

thanx for your offer
i could do with a few dozens tips
although i believe that wood and metal go along well with each other

i'm sending you a personal message

jim
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