A Member Wanted

[JRD]

About two months ago I posted a photo of a mortar and pestil I had made out of Magnolia for a son who had received a lab promotion where he works.

A certain NC Woodworker member spied it and wanted one made for a sister who is a pharmacist. Ok, I tried, but my last piece of workable Magnolia split terribly so I gave this unidentified co-wood lover the choice of Maple instead because I had a good piece that could be used.

Here is the result......Unidentified NC Woodworker, I hope you like it. I'll hand it over at the May get-together.

Jim

 

[DaveO]

That is beautiful, it will be a cherished gift. How did you do the pour spout cut out, it looks great and adds a lot to the piece.
Dave

 

[JRD]

Dave,

The pour spout cut out was the easiest thing about this. After turning the motar round, I simply used a Dremel tool and sanding cylinder to sand into the rim and create the spout.

Jim

 

[jeff...]

That's really cool - turnings amaze me you did a great job on that one :icon_thum

 

[Travis Porter]

It looks very smooth. Is there any finish on it?

 

[JRD]

Travis,

Like most folks I HATE SANDING.

Unfortunately, you have to do it. This was taken to 400 grit, finished with clear acrylic (sp?), then sanded with 400 again and waxed.

Jim

 

[cskipper]

Very nice! Got a side view?

 

[JRD]

Cathy,

How about this for a side shot?

Jim

 

[clowman]

That's Beautiful, I'm with Dave, that pour spout adds quite a bit to the piece. I have to ask. Will it be a decoration? Or actually used? I have very little knowledge of the tools used in that trade.

 

[JRD]

Clay,

I assume it will be purely decorative. That's all it was designed to be.

Jim

 

[cskipper]

That is very sharp! :eusa_clap What kind of finish is on it?

 

[skeeter]

Nice job and really cool design!

 

[cskipper]

Very cool1