Turnings

[Dan]

I wanted to try some of Diana Thompson's mini birdhouses on the lathe. Here are my first results. I can do them faster on the scroll saw but the turned ones has a different appeal. The birds are still scrolled, of course. The woods are, from left to right, spalted maple, black cherry, persimmon, and black cherry. All were dipped in blo mix. The two birds are from box elder. I'll be making more of these as well as scrolled ones. 

Oh, sorry for the shadows. I'm getting lazy at the camera. 

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I love making turned birdhouses and in fact I need to make some more for the fall. Yours look good. thanks for showing.

[Dan]

Thanks John. I have about 50 scrolled birdhouses. I think I'll make more and do a craft show or two in the fall. 

[Scrappile]

I wonder which are more popular at the craft shows, turned or scrolled.  I like them both ways and have turned quite a few.  Yours look great!.

[Dan]

Thanks Paul. I like them both turned and scrolled. I'm not sure which would be better sellers but I hope to find out. 

[Gonzo]

They look very nice Dan!  Good question about which would be a better seller, turned or scrolled. I'm gonna have to turn a few and find out. 

[amazingkevin]

11 hours ago, Dan said:

I wanted to try some of Diana Thompson's mini birdhouses on the lathe. Here are my first results. I can do them faster on the scroll saw but the turned ones has a different appeal. The birds are still scrolled, of course. The woods are, from left to right, spalted maple, black cherry, persimmon, and black cherry. All were dipped in blo mix. The two birds are from box elder. I'll be making more of these as well as scrolled ones. 

Oh, sorry for the shadows. I'm getting lazy at the camera. 

Not a whole lot can be made on a lathe but you found a sweet spot to go on .Very interesting job here.Keep your work coming!!!!!!!