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Offline willstewart

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Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« on: June 28, 2015, 07:21:58 PM »
I thought this technique might be of wider interest - works well and the results are interesting!

Offline fuzzyturns

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Re: Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« Reply #1 on: June 28, 2015, 11:02:54 PM »
That is twisted, indeed!

Offline Graham

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Re: Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2015, 08:46:17 AM »
clever stuff
Something new to add to my over long  'to try' list.
Regards
Graham
I have learnt the first rule of woodturning.
The internal diameter should never exceed the external width.
Nor the internal depth, the external height.
Does that make me an expert now ?

Offline David Buskell

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Re: Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 05:25:49 PM »
Steaming is one  way but have a look at this "dry" version:

http://www.puretimber.com/
David
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Re: Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« Reply #4 on: June 30, 2015, 05:32:07 PM »
Thank you for posting this Will a great project. Steaming is something I have wanted to have a go at for years now, never get round toit  :)

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Re: Twisted/Steamed dual-wood handles
« Reply #5 on: June 30, 2015, 05:43:08 PM »
Check out this lady's website:

http://www.kristinlevier.com/

She's a great advocate for the "dry" method using comp wood.
David
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