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.
The completed base, sanded and finished with the engine mounted
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.
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 ... )
I spent some time today doing some final photos of this project.
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
Final pictures of my Elmer's #25
