In article , "Tom Nie"
wrote:

Thanks a ton for inviting me. I've barely scratched the surface and can't
stop saving pages.

You are quite welcome and I'm glad you're enjoying it. True confession
time: I gave up trying to keep up about a year or two ago - there's just
too much there and it's constantly being added to! (Reminds me of the
Sorcerer's Apprentice in Fantasia or I Love Lucy when she's working at
the chocolate factory - they just keep coming and coming and coming...)

How in the world does John Jordan do those ribs and openings? Is it turned
then carved? If so how does he keep such perfect lines? And that finish on
"Red-maple-ribbed" - did he not sand it? The satin sheen goes extremely well
with the "textured" cut. Check the "Silveer-maple-burl-detail" for
somewhat the same textured finish and cut. Where do all these ideas come
from?

The really cool thing about WoW is that you can ask John how he does it.
Last I looked there were a number of professionals participating, which
shows that they're open to discussion - so ask away.

I can offer my take on John's work - yes, it's turned and then carved
and textured. He may sketch the lines on prior to cutting but I don't
believe there's any way to cut them other than by steady hand control.
The red maple piece appears to be textured after turning and carving.
For this type of work you've still got to sand before the texturing or
the scratches and such will still show through the textured surface.

Note to others: After Tom's glowing review, if anyone else would like to
take a look at World of Woodturners, send me an email indicating your
first and last name and a valid email address for the username and
password to be sent. And, BTW, Tom - now you too can invite others.

--
Owen Lowe

Northwest Woodturners,
Cascade Woodturners,
Pacific Northwest Woodturning Guild
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