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Douglas Fir vase with enhanced grain on the lathe

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Hello everybody

Today I show you my first wire brushed vase made of Douglas Fir.
I never thought that Douglas Fir was so difficult to work with on the lathe.
I think the wood grain is even more fantastic with the wire brush effect.
you have to look closely at how I used a wire brush in the angle grinder
to dig out the grain. the lathe was not on during this operation.
the wire brush must follow the grain to make it look just right.
light sanding removed all the splinters before applying the oil.

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I hope you like it.
Kind regards,

Roger
 

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Nice video. Thank you for sharing how you made the tenon. I would still like to see how you cut off the ends and get them ready for final display.

For others, I used the internet to translate the label on the finish. It reads,

"Woodturning oil, colorless, water-resistant
Art-Number: 040601
High-quality wood oil made from natural raw materials suitable for children's toys"
 
#4 ·
Roger - that is truly a remarkable work of art !!!
I never thought of using the wire brush on a piece that was
turned on the lathe. in our minds, a lathe project has to be
as smooth as a baby's belly - not roughed up with a grinder brush.
that vase is definitely a "One of a Kind".
well done, well done indeed !!

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