Adventures in Texturing

Hi Greg

Yes you're right, it's not easy to get somethings to show up the way you like, yet other things stick out like a sore thumb. Not bad, but maybe a smaller head on the hammer or some other way to emphasize the texture a little more, would be a good idea. I have a hard time doing this kind of embellishment, but I should try something like this maybe I think. Anyway thanks for showing

I think I will call it a day, time for bed.

Have fun and take care Leo Van Der Loo

Greg G. wrote:

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Looks pretty good to me. Unlike most other turners, I get the hammered look naturally. It must be a gift. I rely on bad photography and lighting to showcase my work. Seriously, nice work. Hank

Thanks - it was just an experiment. Wanted a random texture look, something that chatter tools don't really do. As well, I get my share of chatter marks - deep, thin walls seem to be especially troublesome.

Greg G.

Chatter marks come to mind...

You're probably right about that. Being my first experiment along these lines, I'll likely try variations on the theme. It was tough getting dry cherry to deform much at all. It feels great to the touch, but is difficult to see clearly, even in person.

Thanks Leo,

Greg G.

Hi Greg, Here's another variation on a familiar theme. Don't know if you have tried it, but some timber's shallow depressed textures can return to the surface. NIP works for me, but someone here with more experience can advise which timbers are best. Try some small shallow hammer marks, sand the surrounding surface to flat & level with the depressions. Moisten with water or better over a steaming kettle's spout and see if the depressed texture now stands a bit proud of the surrounding surface. ie. pimples (could be zits) instead of dimples. :)

Turn to Safety, Arch Fortiter

Write your name in bent wire, tape and tap, then sand and raise....

While I've often used this method to remove accidental dings on stock, I hadn't though of using this technique for creating textures. I'm not certain how the variation from endgrain to sidegrain would work out - it probably depends on the wood. Something to muse about...

I'm not certain what NIP is, however, other than something you sneak before holiday dinner with the in-laws. Northern Ipswich Pine? Norfolk Island Pine? Alas, we have neither - mostly drippy longleaf pine.

Thanks, Arch

Greg G.

Interesting idea, one that I'd bet elicits a few "Oohs" and "Ahs" from the peanut gallery. Restricted to the bottom of a piece, it would negate the evolving grain pattern problem.

Greg G.