Some of the Nicest Grain from the "Tree"

[GAW9576]

Somehow I missed this thread. The brushes all look amazing.

 

[D.S Thomson]

Hey Steve...

following your lead...I turned out a few mixed wood handles....looked good for a while...then they moved..I hope you can see this OK...cocobolo and local maple...I used a regular wood glue...any ideas ? thanks. Dave

 

[GAW9576]

Hey Steve...

following your lead...I turned out a few mixed wood handles....looked good for a while...then they moved..I hope you can see this OK...cocobolo and local maple...I used a regular wood glue...any ideas ? thanks. Dave

Sand the edge and make it a design element! Or if the knot isn't permanently glued in turn it down a little further. Just my two cents.

 

[Lightcs1776]

Hey Steve...

following your lead...I turned out a few mixed wood handles....looked good for a while...then they moved..I hope you can see this OK...cocobolo and local maple...I used a regular wood glue...any ideas ? thanks. Dave

Wow. Just wow.

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[Graydog]

Hey Steve...

following your lead...I turned out a few mixed wood handles....looked good for a while...then they moved..I hope you can see this OK...cocobolo and local maple...I used a regular wood glue...any ideas ? thanks. Dave

Good morning Dave,
When you started turning was the wood all glued up ? I always make up the blank and let the glue set overnight . And the next day I will cut it up and sometimes glue it up again. This one looks like a real mess.

 

[D.S Thomson]

Hi Steve,

It was glued up, and actually turned well and looked good....but not for long. It "moved"...and formed a big
ridge... I'm glad you sent this photo...I think I am trying to be too precise..small pieces, not enough glue..going
from glue up right onto the lathe.
When I broke it apart to get the knot out, I saw little air gaps....I think maybe the cocobolo not a good choice for this
kind of thing..

Many thanks for the reply...I will keep trying.

Your stuff looks really good Steve....thanks for posting the photos. I enjoy them.

Dave

 

[Graydog]

Dave I have used Cocobolo a bunch for the "quilt" handles that I have made and have not had any issues with the wood not staying together, I think it must have been something with the glue itself.
Don't give up

 

[D.S Thomson]

OK..great info....thanks... ( nice photos man ).
I just got a bottle of Titebond....I will try again.

 

[Graydog]

I use either Titebond2 or gorilla glue

 

[Fat Larry]

Looking good @Graydog Love your spalted handles. I might be back at it soon.

 

[Whilliam]

Outstanding work. The wood holds such wonderful secrets.

 

[Rhody]

Fantastic work