Thought I was done making ornaments for the year but I had some special requests for a few more. So, 16 in total this batch. Had never put a hat on a birdhouse ornament before but I kind of like the look of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice! 

Awesome!!!

@Steve Krumanaker

Mind telling me what type chuck you use?

Those are fantastic, Steve!

 

I can't wait to get back into the shop and do some turning.

45 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

@Steve Krumanaker

Mind telling me what type chuck you use?

 Hi Larry

I have Nova Supernova II for my 4 jaw chucks. They are a decent chuck but if I were a first time buyer now I would definitely go with a Vicmarc or Oneway chuck. They are 1a and 1b IMO with the supernova chucks a distant third. On these ornaments I also used a collet chuck as I'm often working close to the chuck and a collet chuck is much friendlier to errant fingers. My collet chuck is a Beall.

Edited November 14, 20205 yr by Steve Krumanaker

Very nice, as always, I always admire you work.

Edited November 14, 20205 yr by Ron Altier

Steve are those hollowed out inside or is there just a hole drilled in them. Very impressive. We need the start calling you the ornament king.

The hat does look nice.  I like it!

8 hours ago, RustyFN said:

Steve are those hollowed out inside or is there just a hole drilled in them. Very impressive. We need the start calling you the ornament king.

 

Rusty

The globes are hollowed, usually to about an eighth of an inch give or take. The birdhouse ornaments are drilled out with a 3/4" core box router bit. Depending on the shape they may or may not have any hollowing done on them.

Oh,wow! very nice!

Those are great Steve, and thanks for the info that you so freely share with us

13 hours ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

 Hi Larry

I have Nova Supernova II for my 4 jaw chucks. They are a decent chuck but if I were a first time buyer now I would definitely go with a Vicmarc or Oneway chuck. They are 1a and 1b IMO with the supernova chucks a distant third. On these ornaments I also used a collet chuck as I'm often working close to the chuck and a collet chuck is much friendlier to errant fingers. My collet chuck is a Beall.

 I blew it, guy had a Nova G3 with a few different jaw sets, and the dual thread (RH/LH) 1" x 8TPI on C-List for $60.00 

 

 I've got a collet chuck, but I'll bet it's nothing like yours.

18 minutes ago, Larry Buskirk said:

 I blew it, guy had a Nova G3 with a few different jaw sets, and the dual thread (RH/LH) 1" x 8TPI on C-List for $60.00 

 

 I've got a collet chuck, but I'll bet it's nothing like yours.

 

 Wow! I'd jump on that deal in a heartbeat, the chuck by itself 150-160 I'd guess, extra jaws add up quickly too. One really nice thing about the Nova chucks is the jaws fit across their line. So, if you ever pick up a supernova2 you'll already have different jaws for it as well. Good deal! My problem is I have three supernovas and several sets of jaws to go with them. I don't want to start over and invest in a complete new setup.

2 minutes ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

 Wow! I'd jump on that deal in a heartbeat, the chuck by itself 150-160 I'd guess, extra jaws add up quickly too. One really nice thing about the Nova chucks is the jaws fit across their line. So, if you ever pick up a supernova2 you'll already have different jaws for it as well. Good deal! My problem is I have three supernovas and several sets of jaws to go with them. I don't want to start over and invest in a complete new setup.

By the time I knew what it was GONE! 

1 hour ago, Larry Buskirk said:

By the time I knew what it was GONE! 

 

Keep your eyes open for another one.  They open up a world of possibilities.

8 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

 

Keep your eyes open for another one.  They open up a world of possibilities.

I will for sure. The way the guy had it listed I wasn't exactly sure what it was.

Just listed as "Lathe Chuck", and in the description "Nova G3 ITNS $60.00"

 

4 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

By the time I knew what it was GONE! 

 OH, I misunderstood, thought you'd gotten it. That is a bummer.

 

I have a Nova G3 with a few sets of jaws.  It is a nice little chuck.  I use it on the Shopsmith.  I do mostly spindle turning.  But, the Nova chuck is excellent for turning pins and those little bird houses.  For the money, it is a great asset to have in your arsenal.