Popular Post Gerald Posted October 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 This is nearing the end of turning. Body of the angel is first hollowed , then turned. Angel in jig to drill mounting hole for wings. Hollowing did not go this high so usually not a big problem except had to make a jig to get the angle on the wings. The wings are turned to less than 3/16 in thickness. Notches are cut in wings and sanded. A ring is turned for the halo. This is progress so far. Still have to do carve the fronts and dye. The glue up and finish. By the way the wood is crepe myrtle from my yard. Steve Krumanaker, DuckSoup, HARO50 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 SWEET!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 52 minutes ago, Gerald said: By the way the wood is crepe myrtle from my yard. Wow, besides great use of resources, the ultimate in personal touch project. Enjoying the journey...keep it coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Really nice little tutorial and the pictures are great, thanks for this! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Great photo tutorial, Gerald! Nice little jig for holding the lady while drilling, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Very Nice. Thank you for the step by step Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted October 1, 2016 Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 Nice Gerald. I did some similar years ago but cut the wings on the scroll saw. I like the spindle sander idea real well. Much better control I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlGatorwood Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Gerald, Using crepe myrtle is not something I would have thought of using. I always figured that it is a softer wood, but it has a beautiful color and you did a great job. One thing I would do differently is to turn a piece to fit up the bottom of the angel bottom to support the wood when you bore the holes for the wings. That would be to support the outer portion of the body. No charge! Steve, the old FlGatorwood Quote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted October 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 14 hours ago, FlGatorwood said: Gerald, Using crepe myrtle is not something I would have thought of using. I always figured that it is a softer wood, but it has a beautiful color and you did a great job. One thing I would do differently is to turn a piece to fit up the bottom of the angel bottom to support the wood when you bore the holes for the wings. That would be to support the outer portion of the body. No charge! Steve, the old FlGatorwood Thanks Steve. That little jig does the support. In addition the hollow does not go all the way up to the drilled hole and therefore the upper part and head is supported in the jig. Have done about 50 this way and no casualties yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gerald Posted October 30, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Back for the finish. Used airbrush from HF to spray on colors ( Chestnut Stains) Then gold acrylic for the crowns. The basket is full of rings (halos) and wings. A secondary idea came along as a result of a failure in turning the angels and turned out to be Carolers with tophat. Bodies ready for stain and finish. Color is added and clear coat (lacquer deft). As a final touch a scarf for the Caroliers. Steve Krumanaker, Grandpadave52, Stick486 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Like that snowman a lot. Nice work Gerald Steve Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stick486 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 way cool... Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Really nice Gerald, Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips N Dust Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Awesome! Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Love 'em Gerald. Not too shabby on your air-brushing either! Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted October 30, 2016 Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Beautiful. Nice job on the finishes. Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted October 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2016 Thank y'all for the comments. Now time to get back to the chess set and the wife has another project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smallpatch Posted October 31, 2016 Report Share Posted October 31, 2016 Gerald what can I say. You are putting lots of thought, no, thoughts into your little people. Give the other turners something to ponder. Great work. Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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