What to make?

I have a Norfolk Island Pine log, 36 in. long X 12 in. diameter, smoothed out. It has three sets of branches, but I don't want to cut it into three bowl blanks. Other than a huge vase (too much deep hollowing for me) what do you suggest I make, by spindle turning the whole log? TIA, Arch

Fortiter,

Reply to
Arch
Loading thread data ...

How about a lamp base, or two, or three?

Reply to
Leslie Gossett

How about a floor standing candle stick to take a really nice thick candle.

-- Hotfoot Outofthewoods

Reply to
outofthewoods

A baseball bat? : )

steve

Reply to
Steve Wolfe

Freestanding lidded vessel.

Reply to
George

Arch wrote: (clip) Other than a huge vase (too much deep hollowing for me) what do you suggest I make, by spindle turning the whole log? ^^^^^^^^^^^^ Arch, I think it would make a very impressive umbrella stand. I know this sort of violates your restriction against deep hollowing, but Ibelieve that could be overcome. First, by leaving the bottom very thick, you lessen the "hollowing reach." And weight at the bottom will make it less tippy--Also, it will make the umbrellas stand proud of the edge of the stand.

If that isn't a good enough solution, you could design the outside with a few coves and beads, in order to conceal a parting line. That would permit you to turn it in two parts.

Since the inside of an umbrella stand is probably going to be cylindrical, the hollowing will be much less challenging than, say, a tall closed form.

You will need a steady-rest, I am sure.

BTW, is this the piece you wanted to turn off axis?

Reply to
Leo Lichtman

How about a set of stackable boxes? In 36 inches, you could make an impressive tower of 12" boxes.

And although this wouldn't be the best use of a nice long chunk of wood, you could make a matching set of plates.

david

Reply to
D K Woods

Arch, My son Charles is flying out to the west coast next week. If you could cut off a 12inch. length piece, he could bring it out so I can have a hands on experience and I can give you an educated answer of what you could make from the remaining 24 inches!!! Bill

Reply to
Bill Badland

Arch, The simple solution to your dilema would be to make a shipping label. I'll pay the freight if you put my address on the label.

Russ Fairfield

Russ Fairfield Post Falls, Idaho http:/

formatting link

Reply to
Russ Fairfield

Arch, I would put it on the shelf and wait until I felt like doing some deep hollowing.

Bob, Naugatuck Ct.

formatting link

Reply to
Bob Pritchard

Well, 2 things come to mind Arch.

  1. An open twisted base for a pedestal or table.
  2. 100000000000000000 tooth picks
Reply to
Bruce White

Arch,

Plastic bag that log for several months. This will let the natural spalting come into play and give you excellent blue/black streaking.

In terms of pieces, don't get hung up on incorporating the knots. You can make beautful end-grain pieces without knots. You can also make smaller hollow forms with out without knots. Even an end-grain plate will look great.

If you go over to the WOW website, look at Phil Brennion's Ponderosa pine bowls. That is what you can look forward to.

Reply to
Joe Fleming

InspirePoint website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.