I too have a mini lathe for wood, and it can handle some pretty large blanks. I would need to get a new chuck for the smaller stuff, and new tools as well as a new rest. CATastrophe and I have talked about it some, but never made the plunge. The problem with wood drip tips is keeping them from swelling with the moisture, and putting a finish on them that will not cause harm. I am thinking about getting some of that truestone and experimenting with turning that material. And, since I am over 58, I am safe from the rule.
OOPS . . . . . thought I was done.
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I too have a mini lathe for wood, and it can handle some pretty large blanks. I would need to get a new chuck for the smaller stuff, and new tools as well as a new rest. CATastrophe and I have talked about it some, but never made the plunge. The problem with wood drip tips is keeping them from swelling with the moisture, and putting a finish on them that will not cause harm. I am thinking about getting some of that truestone and experimenting with turning that material. And, since I am over 58, I am safe from the rule.
That's whats been holding me back from buying a nice wood tip. I don't mind paying the money, I just don't want it swelling up and not lasting very long. Nice job on the tip dibby, you got any Australian Jarrah wood from old outback railway sleepers laying around.....
Some of the wood flutes I own have been finished with an oil/beeswax finish. Here's a quick article on food safe finishes: Food-Safe Finishes - Fine Woodworking Article
I used mineral oil for my little trial pieces. Pretty much all the finishes listed in that article will disappear with just a little time and use. However, they are very easy to reapply. It certainly isn't a practical pursuit.
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That's whats been holding me back from buying a nice wood tip. I don't mind paying the money, I just don't want it swelling up and not lasting very long. Nice job on the tip dibby, you got any Australian Jarrah wood from old outback railway sleepers laying around.....
well Yeah . . . . . . .. . . duh! doesn't everyone?
Old Railway = toilet plumbing consisting of a through-hole to the tracks, not to mention what railroad ties may (?) be treated with. So . . .. . . . . . . . . . . count me in!
Well, then, cap'n . . . . . what'd'ya think of this then now then?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . that's mineral oil ↑
looks great on the brass RM2 .. . . feels great on the face . . . .
getting there . . . . . . getting there
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mineral oil: and mixed with a bit of carnuba wax will make you waterproof and shiny - all at the same time! I am bald and any time there's rain forecast...
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Well, I just oiled this last one, can I just wax it after it sets up a bit? I think I've got carnuba.
I was about to pull the trigger on a $35 wood tip but now I'm wondering if I should wait for the pdibby-Yves Saint Laurent- Helene Curtis designer line. BTW, did ya'll hear what happened to Helene Curtis.
Are you putting the wax and oil on the inside as well as the outside?
When I make a piece, I have solid carnuba. It is hard as a rock. While the lathe is spinning, I put the wax on the piece. Then you can use a paper towel to buff it up. (Course, prior to the wax is the sanding sealer, etc. All food safe.)
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. . . . . . . . . nope.I haven't made a "keeper" yet. But when I do......... do what? What's the sanding sealer for? Right now I'm just soaking them in mineral oil, buffing and vaping. I was gonna get some pure wax and waxit after the oil penetrates and dries off the surface a bit.
When all this is said and done, Tree, my friend, I'm sure you'll be getting one as a gift.
Just holler when I get to where you wanna point your finger at one and claim it . . . .
. . .. or gimme a request
Tree- make sure he just uses carnuba and and the like
you know how he is about ...... on stuff...
This one's mine, for me to keep. (doesn't mean I can't make another like it)
Fresh out of the mineral oil . . .. no pee ↑
Fresh out of the mineral oil . . .. no pee ↑
Your tips are awesome dibber! Mineral oil works fine on cutting boards and wood counter tops so why not drip tips.
thanks, johni!
I think I'll try a couple less curvy ones (more like the last one) before I lose interest.
. . . . . . unless there's any requests.
I think I'll try a couple less curvy ones (more like the last one) before I lose interest.
. . . . . . unless there's any requests.
Well, aw shucks... They all be purdy, pdib. I like surprises and picky I ain't. And, I'd treasure it even if you did pe.....wait, scratch that. Lets just say it'd be treasured, revered and vaped with pride.
dude, now's the time to say what you've been picturing . . . long, short, fat, skinny, curvy, cannon, tapered (if I can do it). If you don't speak up, I'll just take a pic of everything I made and you'll have to pick.
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