NOVEMBERS WOODTURNING CHALLENGE
7.5x3.75 / Black Walnut and Bark pocket maple
$ 40.00
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NOVEMBERS WOODTURNING CHALLENGE
$ 40.00
One of my absolute favorite objects to turn... Lidded vessels. I also like to mix my materials and grain direction. So if you want to turn a vessel with a very tight fitting lid this isn't it. I leave them a bit loose (not sloppy) to allow movement.
What you get in this kit:
- Black Walnut roughed out blank 7.5" x 3.75"
- Black Walnut spindle blank approx 2.25 x 7" (should be enough for two finials depending on the size you make... one for the skillet so to speak if you screw one up).
- Really spectacular Bark Pocket Hard maple board 9"x 9" x 3/4"
- Oversized Black Walnut glue block for the lid (save thickness on the really special bark pocket Maple).
Things you might want to use in your shop (a glue block for the lid). I generally like to keep my lids a bit thick. I'd use a glue block to save the bark pocket wood (see video)
This is how I turn most of my lidded vessels. Here
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Care Instructions
Your Alexander Designs piece arrives finished with a food safe oil and wax combination. Proper cleansing and seasoning will maintain its natural anti-bacterial properties. To prevent splitting or cracking, never soak your piece in water, put it in the dishwasher, refrigerator, or microwave.
After use, hand wash with soap and water, rinse, and hand dry. After it has been allowed to completely dry, after repeated use it may seem a little dull or dried out from washing. If so, it could use a bit of seasoning. The following are great options: Our favorite is our made in-house Wood Wax. Simply rub a small amount of Wood Wax onto the piece with a small lint free cloth (In our home we leave a small piece of cotton cloth in the Wood Wax tin, as to never waste any product), let the wood wax absorb into the piece for 20-30 minutes, then buff off the excess with a lint free cloth. Our second choice would be a heat-treated walnut oil such as Mahoney’s Walnut Oil (it can be found at several retailers online. Lastly, (our least favorite option) you can use Mineral Oil as it’s food safe, however it does evaporate and will require more frequent applications. Always avoid using any vegetable-based oils as they will turn rancid over time.
Following these care instructions will allow your piece to be enjoyed for generations. If you ever have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email, or call, we are here to help you.
