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MickeyPainless Inner circle California 6065 Posts |
Hi Angelo,
For some reason I can bring up your site but nothing happens when I click on the tabs! |
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rtgreen Inner circle Portland, Oregon 1322 Posts |
I had the same problem . . .
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angeloturn New user 59 Posts |
Ah, sorry the site is still under construction. Please stay tuned
Angelo
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angeloturn New user 59 Posts |
I can say that I am in trouble now! I've recently returned from the MCA in Chicago. (not that it is the problem) Now, I find myself wanting to know more, to be able to do more. I want to be able to vanish a ball to demonstrate the trick. I want to know how to do a billard ball multiply so I can demonstrate the Tarbell Orange Vase.
I've bought a few books, a Svengali Deck a Stripped Deck and instructions. I also bought an antique coin vase in boxwood that I will duplicate some day...........Oh no, Oh no.........trouble, trouble. Do this mean I've entered into the relentless world of becoming a collector? A
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angeloturn New user 59 Posts |
MikeBaker,
It is not uncommon for a turner to break down the length of a spindle into several parts. There are a number of reasons to do this, the first is “spindle whip” the second is the size of the turners lathe or the complexity of the turning. The turner will turn a “socket and tenon” joint so the pieces can be joined concentrically. The turner must be clever to select a feature of the turning so that the join can be adequately disguised. I’ve done it myself for entirely different reasons. I like the contrast I can get when I make the stem of the goblet different from the globe of the vase. I frequently make the stems of my pillboxes ebony or blackwood to contrast with the wood that I use in the globe. Usually cherry or maple Angelo
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greatchach New user Texas 82 Posts |
There seem to be just as many great gadgets for wood turners as there are for any branch of magic. Not cheap hobbies to be into, but maybe that's part of the charm.
Beall makes some quality treen mandrels I've used for miniature props (as well as wood threading accessories which don't require a lathe). |
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MikeClay Special user Atlanta GA 761 Posts |
Well I'm a pen turner.. actually that's not really true.. I'm a effective saw dust producer.. yeah now that's a accurate title..
But REALLY I turn mostly small things like pens but LOVE to take exotic woods and do segmented turnings.. Yall now have me wanting to do a exotic wood turning of some cups and maybe a few chop cups ... Might even do like a Celtic knot in the turning with a different wood.. (done a few FUN knots in pen designs.. using BOW and thin copper sheets for the knot) anyway saw the topic and thought I would say Hi
its ok.. balloon dogs don't bite
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Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
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On 2009-01-11 20:29, MikeClay wrote: If you're a fan of Celtic Knotwork you might enjoy a pool cue I built last year for the annual collectors show: Tree of Life Cue (butt) TW
MOST magicians: "Here's a quarter, it's gone, you're an idiot, it's back, you're a jerk, show's over." Jerry Seinfeld
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MickeyPainless Inner circle California 6065 Posts |
FLIPPIN BEAUTIFUL work TW!
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Thomas Wayne Inner circle Alaska 1977 Posts |
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On 2009-01-12 01:32, MickeyPainless wrote: Thanks. Everything white is antique Elephant Ivory, the amber-colored inlay is pre-historic Mastodon Ivory, the figured wood is Cocobolo, and all the black wood is Gabon Ebony. The handle wrap is dyed Pigskin and the metal rings are Sterling Silver. TW
MOST magicians: "Here's a quarter, it's gone, you're an idiot, it's back, you're a jerk, show's over." Jerry Seinfeld
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MikeClay Special user Atlanta GA 761 Posts |
That is truly a work of love..
the time involved in setting those knots up would be crazy beautiful
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IDOTRIX Elite user Darien,il 467 Posts |
Unbeleivable Craftsmanship
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Bill Palmer Eternal Order Only Jonathan Townsend has more than 24312 Posts |
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On 2008-02-15 11:46, billy charisma wrote: Are you referring to Solarbo USA? One thing you might check on is the types of balsa they carry. I worked for several years in a hobby shop that specialized in flying model airplanes. I noticed that there are two distinctly different types of balsa. One is harder than the other. Both have the same density, though. The harder balsa is much more suitable for a floating table than the soft balsa is. And I'm not referring to basswood, in case anyone gets the wrong idea. That's another product entirely.
"The Swatter"
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epoptika Elite user Florida 477 Posts |
Wow! Incredible work TW!
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magic-dabra Regular user Knoxville, TN 153 Posts |
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Magicman52 New user 13 Posts |
Been making my own tricks out of wood for a while. About a few months ago I tried my hand at turning my own wands. It was a challenge at first but was able to master the technique. Since I also turn pens I had some scrap pieces of acrylic left over and used them for center and end bands. I've have mixed reviews on the outcome but to me they would make a nice addition to any magician's collection.
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Nice work!
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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The Baldini Inner circle I some how pounded in 2445 Posts |
I too have been turning and woodworking for a very long time, making custom pens , boxes and wands, as well as furniture.
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Leland Stone Inner circle 1204 Posts |
I bought a ShopFox mini-lathe several years ago and was very disappointed with it. It has a 1/4 horsepower motor and included a faceplate which -- when attached -- overwhelmed the motor. The locks on the tailstock and toolrest were maddening to clamp into position, and even turning 1" octagonal stock into a cylinder was a chore. As a consequence I did very little turning in my shop.
Until this past spring, when I purchased a Craftsman monotube model on Craigslist. It came with a chuck, several toolrests, a couple of chisels, and a Snap-On brand wrench for changing spurs. The wrench is worth around 50 bucks by itself, but I got the whole setup for a hundred. I've been turning all the wood I can afford into shavings ever since. Someday I hope to turn useful and attractive objects! Leland |
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Michael Baker Eternal Order Near a river in the Midwest 11172 Posts |
Hey Leland, look on the bright side... that big pile of shavings adds cushion to the ground and saves the wear and tear on your feet while spending all those hours at the lathe!
~michael baker
The Magic Company |
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