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Elmers #25

A build log for my building of Elmers no25 "Wobbler" steam engine
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  • Then I sanded it 120,220,230 and then 420grit, burnished it with 0000 wire wool (sourced locally from steel sheep) Then I finished it with quick-drying friction polish, then I polished it up with some canuba ( I think that's how it's spelt ) wax.

    Then I sanded it 120,220,230 and then 420grit, burnished it with 0000 wire wool (sourced locally from steel sheep) Then I finished it with quick-drying friction polish, then I polished it up with some canuba ( I think that's how it's spelt ) wax.

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  • The completed base, sanded and finished with the engine mounted

    The completed base, sanded and finished with the engine mounted

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  • Woodturning tools used, from left to right:- Bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew chisel, 1/4" parting tool.

    Woodturning tools used, from left to right:- Bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew chisel, 1/4" parting tool.

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  • Woodturning tools used, from left to right:- Bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew chisel, 1/4" parting tool.<br />
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I find woodturning a very tactile experience, when I started to turn the base I didnt fully know what shape I was going to make, the wood sometimes just lends itself to a certain shape. The shape just flowed on this one.<br />
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The key to getting a good finish off the tool is to let the bevel of the tool rub against the wood as the tip cuts, this gives a clean cut and also burnishes the wood, this is especially true when turning woods that are not close-grained (such as Oak, Pine, Balsa ... )

    Woodturning tools used, from left to right:- Bowl gouge, spindle gouge, skew chisel, 1/4" parting tool.



    I find woodturning a very tactile experience, when I started to turn the base I didnt fully know what shape I was going to make, the wood sometimes just lends itself to a certain shape. The shape just flowed on this one.


    The key to getting a good finish off the tool is to let the bevel of the tool rub against the wood as the tip cuts, this gives a clean cut and also burnishes the wood, this is especially true when turning woods that are not close-grained (such as Oak, Pine, Balsa ... )

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  • I spent some time today doing some final photos of this project.

    I spent some time today doing some final photos of this project.

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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  • Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

    Final pictures of my Elmer's #25

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