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Offline Rapid Roger

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Cherry vase
« on: December 27, 2011, 11:48:26 am »
A post by DW Sudekum inspired me to post my latest vase. It is not very fancy or unusual but, I am especially proud of the finish that I got.
It measures 8"in diameter and 11" tall. I also made a "cork/plug" for the top opening to keep dust out.





It was made from a cherry board that was 8-1/2" wide, 3/4" thick and 22" long.
The finish I used was two coats of shellac sanded with 220 and  400 grit paper. Then I did four coats of wipe-on polyurethane that was sanded with brown paper sack (about 4000 grit) between each coat. (I did the finish inside before the last glue-up around the middle before starting on the outside.)
As anyone who has ever made a vase or bowl knows, cutting it is easy, gluing isn't too bad but, sanding is a real BEAR and the finish takes a lot of time but, it can be done with patients.
I hope that between DW and I we can encourage more folks to try a bowl or vase.

Rog
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #1 on: December 27, 2011, 11:50:52 am »
BEAUTIFUL!!!
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #2 on: December 27, 2011, 12:05:11 pm »
Very very nicely done Rog.  They are simple to do and look great.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

DW
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #3 on: December 27, 2011, 12:31:10 pm »
Wow, great vase!! great wood choice!
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #4 on: December 27, 2011, 01:04:56 pm »
I've always liked Cherry to work with especially with my woodturning, but I must say you have done a very nice job of making that bowl and the finish is fantastic
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Offline Russ C

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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #5 on: December 27, 2011, 01:37:22 pm »
Looks awesome Roger, great job!  :)
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 02:18:45 pm »
That looks great! I have yet to make any bowls or vases with my scroll saw. I always turn them on my lathe. Perhaps one of these days I will give it a go.
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #7 on: December 27, 2011, 02:28:20 pm »
Me too daliclimbs, I cheat as it's much easier to sand and finish on the lathe.
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #8 on: December 27, 2011, 02:36:24 pm »
Quote from: Keefie on December 27, 2011, 02:28:20 pm
Me too daliclimbs, I cheat as it's much easier to sand and finish on the lathe.

LOL. Exactly buddy! The other upside of the lathe is When I do make a scroll saw bowl I'm mounting it to a waste block and sanding on the lathe. So either way I'm not escaping the lathe LOL..
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #9 on: December 27, 2011, 05:14:35 pm »
beautiful job Roger thanks for sharing
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #10 on: December 27, 2011, 09:42:03 pm »
It is a beautiful finish.  You said it is not too fancy, but I disagree.  Nothing looks better than clean lines and nice hardwood.  You did an awesome job and all that sanding made for a great vase.  Thanks for sharing, Rog.

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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #11 on: December 27, 2011, 10:46:53 pm »
Rog - that highlight on the front of your vase is proof positive that your finishing is AAA rated or higher.  That is a beautiful piece of craftsmanship.
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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2011, 03:50:44 am »
Thats beautiful, I love it.

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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2011, 07:26:26 am »
The vase is awsome Rog.

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Re: Cherry vase
« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2011, 10:08:19 am »
Very nice job, congratulations to you.
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