Box Elder Pot

4/11/05, 9:00 PM #1

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Box Elder Pot

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Hey Everybody,

Here's another "experiment" from my lathe. This piece of Box Elder is about 4.5" diameter and 5" tall. I used a Micro Torch to burn the inside of it as it was suffering from some serious tear out that I just could not get cleaned up. I really like the way the torch took care of the tear out. It's rustic looking but you don't look and feel the inside and think Oooo...tearout. I put several coats of Watco Danish oil on the inside and out and then several coats of Rockler wipe on gel poly. Thankfully the scorched inside doesn't come off in your hand after the finish is applied. This was an incredible piece of Box Elder and the color here is pretty accurate.

I had never used a micro torch prior to this. I ran down to Home Depot just before they closed the evening I was making this, to buy one and while using it on this piece it broke. The start button malfunctioned and the thing wouldn't light without using a secondary lighter. So I finished this bowl and took it back the next day for a refund. So I'm still looking for a replacement. Any suggestions on a reliable one? I really love the smaller butane torch as opposed to a bulky propane one.

Comments welcome.

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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4/11/05, 9:06 PM #2

Mark Kauder, Phenix City, AL
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>Fantastic Piece of Wood!! The bowl is alright too. ;>)

This torch works pretty well, but I got one from Grainger that was twice the price, and I have liked it alot. Use it for many things around the shop, but not on a bowl yet.

Mark

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4/11/05, 9:11 PM #3

RonZ
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>Two beautiful pieces! I like hopi bowl and this is one beautiful piece of box elder that you've used to the fullest. It works well with the blackened interior.

I'm off to get a torch for my tear out. =o)

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4/11/05, 9:37 PM #4

Ronny Eelen
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Ronny Eelen

>Spectacular!

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4/12/05, 1:17 AM #5

Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA
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Wonderful!

Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA

>Jennifer,

No lie here, when I saw the photo I said to myself, "Holy smokes! This is AWESOME!"

Way to go!

See ya around,

Dominic

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4/12/05, 1:47 AM #6

Don Henthorn
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Don Henthorn

>Beautiful color and form. This is one I would keep.

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4/12/05, 2:35 AM #7

Bert Smith
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Very Nice!

Bert Smith

>Jennifer,

I love the shape and the black really compliments the box elder.

Bert

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4/12/05, 2:39 AM #8

Carole in VA
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What a great idea!

Carole in VA

>Looks wonderful too! What brand was the torch you bought that broke? I was thinking about looking for one, but don't want one that is going to croak the first time I use it.

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4/12/05, 2:42 AM #9

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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>Carole, thanks. I can't remember the name of it, but I bought it at Lowes, not Home Depot like I stated. I know it had a yellow casing and black foot that allowed it to stand up on it's own. It was $22. and some change. Avoid it if possible.

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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4/12/05, 11:08 AM #10

Terry Quiram
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>Jen

What wonderful color and grain. I love the shape.

Terry

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4/12/05, 11:08 AM #11

Mike Schwing from Md.
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>Absolutely beautiful work Jennifer! The forms is great, and I think the charring on the interior worked on this one, too, even though it normally appears just as you said - as a way to disguise tool marks or tear out. It appears to have been planned on this piece.

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4/12/05, 12:49 PM #12

Ron in Drums PA
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>Wonderful Jennifer.

I've done two small vessels with this inside black also. I poured some india into the hollow then swirled it around. I'm happy with the way it came out, maybe you can try this.

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4/12/05, 2:17 PM #13

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>Hi Ron,

Thank you :)

I love the look of India Ink too. However there were a couple of voids on this one that I'm sure would have created issues with a liquid form of blackening the inside. I have also been using a black leather dye that has given me really neat results. It comes in a glass bottle with a wool applicator on a wire. The depth of blackness is fantastic!

Thanks again,

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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4/13/05, 1:56 AM #14

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Thanks Everybody : )

Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Your kind comments are very much appreciated.

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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