January 14, 20179 yr 4 hours ago, DuckSoup said: Maybe you guys could get together and do a tutorial on this. Really, I hope everyone's recovery is fast & painless. Spent some time tuning my scroll saw, LOML wants some picture frames made. Figure I'll make one the size of her cell phone because that's where all the photos are. Make a picture frame for the cell phone!!! That is funny!!! Your right. That seems where alot of pictures are stored anymore!! 1 hour ago, John Moody said: Larry I had the right one replaced about two years ago. This one has been much better since I knew what to expect and I was better prepared. I started doing leg exercises a couple of months ahead to build up those muscles. It has made therapy much much better than before and I am getting around much better. I am well ahead of where I was on my first one. Best of luck and if I can help let me know and we can talk by phone. John I've had trouble with my knees for quite a few years. I been through two surgeries on the right knee and one on the left knee already. Both times they just scrapped the arthritis out of the knees. This time their is little cartilage left. Might be a partial replacement? Won't know until he gets in surgery to find out. I've started on the stationary bike already to help out. My wife had one of her knees replaced last year so I know alittle bit about the recovery but this time the recovery is on me. Thank you Ducksoup for your concerns Thank you John for the encouragement and support Appreciate all. Now today I guess I do have plans. I'm going to watch my grandson play basketball. He is in 3rd grade. I like watching them at that age learning and getting to know what the game is about. Still nothing on the workbench yet.
January 14, 20179 yr 13 hours ago, Stick486 said: what is this??? We turners love to turn green wood but if you cannot turn it right away it must be sealed (somewhat) or it will crack like firewood (which is what it becomes). Therefore we have several methods of sealing it on at the minimum the end grain. Wax or paraffin is one of the cheapest ways to do this. There are also commercial products one of which is Anchorseal.
January 14, 20179 yr 18 minutes ago, Gerald said: Therefore we have several methods of sealing it on at the minimum the end grain. very familiar w/ this procedure but you said '' candle sealing wax '' and I wondered about the candle portion because candle wax isn't really real wax most of the time...... If you are considering candle wax... not all candles are created equal... You also have to contend w/ dyes in the wax... Best to steer clear of using candle wax...Candle making colorants come in a vegetable based block so there is no paraffin in these color blocks.Candle Wax | CandlewicCandle Dye, Colors & Pigments | CandlewicPARAFFIN CANDLES Paraffin development began in 1830, but manufactured paraffin was not introduced until 1850. It provided an alternative to tallow which gave off an unpleasant odor when burned. In 1854 paraffin and stearin (the solid form of fat) were combined to create stronger candles, very similar to those we use today.BEESWAX CANDLES Candles have a wide variety of ingredients, but there are only a few main ingredients that are used throughout most of the world. We will talk about the main types, and the advantages and differences of each. Most honey and bees wax is collected from July to September. It can come from the pollination of canola, sweet clover or sunflowers. Generally these plants result in a lighter scent and lighter colored beeswax. There are two types, solid beeswax and honeycomb wax. The solid bees wax candle is created by pouring liquid wax into a candle mold. The result is a smooth, dense candle which burns for an extremely long time. Honeycomb beeswax candles are created by rolling honeycomb textured sheets. The honeycomb candle is less dense and burns faster. Beeswax candles produce a bright flame, do not drip, do not smoke or sputter, and produce a fragrant honey odor while being burned.CRYSTAL WAX CANDLES These are also called wax tarts or wax potpourri. They are made with an all-natural candle wax that holds twice as much fragrance as paraffin wax candles, making them suitable for highly scented candles. They are used with a potpourri warmer (without any water). The fragrance emerges when the candle starts to melt.GEL CANDLES Gel candles have a new and unique look. They give off a beautiful illumination and a wonderful aroma. And they burn three times as long as wax candles. But be careful. Gel candles produce a higher burning flame and they burn much hotter. Too much heat can shatter a glass candle-holder or container which can ignite nearby combustibles, resulting in a room fire. To be safe, never burn a gel candle more than four hours.SOY CANDLES Soy wax candles are made from soy beans. They are non-toxic, non-carcinogenic and bio-degradable. They burn up to 40% longer than paraffin candles and burn evenly which means there is no tunneling effect. However, it is not recommended to burn more than four hours at a time. Soy candles are very sensitive to temperature and light. They should be stored away from sunlight, fluorescent lighting and other sources of heat.
January 14, 20179 yr I have been playing with some inside out turnings and putting together a "How To". Not easy to explain the procedure and limits of this type turning.
January 14, 20179 yr 47 minutes ago, HandyDan said: I have been playing with some inside out turnings and putting together a "How To". Not easy to explain the procedure and limits of this type turning. Looking forward to seeing that! John
January 14, 20179 yr 58 minutes ago, HandyDan said: I have been playing with some inside out turnings and putting together a "How To". Not easy to explain the procedure and limits of this type turning. I am looking forward to seeing your results Dan. I have done (attempted) inside out ornaments a few times. Everyone has to know by now I'm not bashful about posting pictures of my work. You won't find any pictures of those. Maybe one of these days I'll try again, maybe Steve
January 14, 20179 yr 18 hours ago, LarryS said: I get to have my left knee replacement done on April 3. Right knee sometime after. Hey Larry hate to hear this...pretty sure you're younger than me...we'll be pulling for you...I know there are a number on here that will feel your pain literally, but will be a great inspiration for you as well...Keep us reminded as time draws nearer. 18 hours ago, LarryS said: I thought this was to be my Golden years? Well with your impending knee replacement you'll find out that it is...takes a lot more gold to survive each year than it used to
January 14, 20179 yr 10 hours ago, John Moody said: Larry I had the right one replaced about two years ago. This one has been much better since I knew what to expect and I was better prepared. I started doing leg exercises a couple of months ahead to build up those muscles. It has made therapy much much better than before and I am getting around much better. I am well ahead of where I was on my first one. Best of luck and if I can help let me know and we can talk by phone. Interesting point about the exercise, John. Back in the summer, my wife saw a specialist, who recommended physiotherapy for the knee, since her X-rays were clear. She was given a set of exercises by the therapist to strengthen the muscles, and did them right up to the day of the procedure. She has very little pain, and virtually no swelling or bruising. No doubt the exercises helped. John
January 14, 20179 yr 23 hours ago, Dadio said: The stores here used to count all the same items and scan the top one then X the number in the cart. But now they scan every one in the cart. Herb Sounds like they should have done that here! Then, again, it is NOT my nature to pull something like this. All it does is drive up the prices for the rest of the honest folks.
January 14, 20179 yr Popular Post Take care of those knees Larry and we'll be pulling for you... so far my big project for the weekend was another volunteer day at our local habitat restore... wears me to a frazzle.
January 15, 20179 yr 8 hours ago, Stick486 said: very familiar w/ this procedure but you said '' candle sealing wax '' and I wondered about the candle portion because candle wax isn't really real wax most of the time...... If you are considering candle wax... not all candles are created equal... You also have to contend w/ dyes in the wax... Best to steer clear of using candle wax... Very interesting post. What I get is garage sale or left after programs at church, mostly. Most any wax will seal the green wood well enough to slow moisture loss and reduce cracking (some at least, but none is perfect) anyway it works for us turners. In reference to color it does not penetrate more than about 1/4 inch and all that is turned off.
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