How are your rings coming along?

Number of posts: 125 Age: 58 Registration date: 2008-11-20

I know, I sort of had a leg up on the ring thing, since I already had a small handful of them at the last meeting. I haven't been sitting on my hands though. Came up with this today. Dogwood and Bloodwood.

I've discovered a great way to finish them. Just get a small covered container, put an inch of brushing lacquer in, and drop the completed ring in. Let soak for a while. You might even leave it overnight for deep penetration. Retrieve the ring, and wipe off the excess with a soft cloth. If you have streaks, a little work with 0000 steel wool will remove them. Buff if desired after it dries. Let's see your progress.

Doug

Number of posts: 61 Age: 65 Registration date: 2008-11-20

Doug, I got 2 almost done, but I am making mine abour 1/4 in wide or smaller. Just got a few things yet to develop. but they will be done by meeting night.

Number of posts: 125 Age: 58 Registration date: 2008-11-20

I have a short little tutorial on how to do the laminated rings here:

Laminated Ring Tutorial

Stacking up the rings on the lathe is time consuming, but fun.

Number of posts: 125 Age: 58 Registration date: 2008-11-20

Here's another I did today. Walnut, maple and bloodwood. This is addictive people.

Number of posts: 250 Age: 46 Registration date: 2008-11-20

Hmmm, mine's not worthy!

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