Tech: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browser

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 07:32 PM

You've got that right - Bill is a true artist; not only is his technique good but his 'eye' for grain and texture is incredible. I bought several pieces from him at the Getaway, including a little 'vegetable ivory' lidded barrel which I gave to a friend of mine who also works in wood. This year I hope to buy some more- bring plenty, Bill!

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 07:16 PM

You are much too modest, Bill. Your work is fantastic. So what it takes you time? Great's great, imo.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999--for JennieG
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:53 PM

"Spalting is any form of wood coloration caused by fungi. Although primarily found in dead trees, spalting can also occur under stressed tree conditions or even in living trees. Although spalting can cause weight loss and strength loss in the wood, the unique coloration and patterns of spalted wood are sought after by woodworkers.[1]"

from Wiki.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:49 PM

naaawww, Dan- but I do appreciate the compliment!~.. I can do some stuff pretty well, but the REAL pros would wonder at some of my techniques. I am slow, but I get the effects *I* want and I am having fun...most of the time.

(My wife is the 'artist' in the family...she does pyrography that is amazing)

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:49 PM

"Spalted Maple:

Spalted maple is a maple tree with dark veins caused by a pattern of rot or fungus in the wood. Once dried and stabilized, this wood is very decorative as it often looks like a pen and ink drawing through the wood. Also known as mapwood."


JennieG: If you put spalted maple and search Google images, you'll see many examples of it there. Even used in some guitars.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: JennieG
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:45 PM

Bill, that's beautiful! What is spalted maple, I have never seen it in Oz? I love the markings and grain on that.

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: olddude
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 06:28 PM

HOLY COW BILL YOU ARE A MASTER ARTIST !!!!! WOW!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Alice
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:55 PM

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:49 PM

21-24 are a series of the Yew bush I dug up near my back door. (There were two, side-by-side)It was drooping and dropping snow, so I said better to have extra room ....and wood to play with.
   I'm glad I did. Since it grew in a confined space, the roots grew back on themselves rather than spreading out, and got all connected, just daring me to hollow the durn thing in one piece! I've been at it for several months, with most of Jan. devoted to little else.....

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Ebbie
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:39 PM

Beautiful stuff. What are Numbers 23 and 24, Bill?

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:20 PM

Susan.... I spent years with inadequate monitors. I now have a decent one.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:18 PM

I doubt I will make Old Songs. My wife has been a couple of times. (I do know a couple of people from here who DO go....hmmmmm...

Bobad... yeah, but those square lathes bounce like crazy!

(actually, square means just starting with a square piece of wood and not knocking off the corners...and being careful how far you hollow the inside! Sometimes I cheat and glue scrap wood to the outside so I don't have to feel the chatter, especially when sanding......but sometimes I just be careful)

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: wysiwyg
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:09 PM

Nice pix, now I just need your browser and monitor to see them; send yore eyes as well and BANGO! :~)

Just kidding-- my LR monitor is dim but they look pretty damn good.

~S~

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: bobad
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:09 PM

Worked just fine for me in Firefox.

Beautiful work Bill, but tell me how did you turn the square one, do you have a square lathe? ☺

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bettynh
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:08 PM

So, Bill, will you be at the Old Songs Festival? There'll be plenty of room in my truck for a few nice pieces.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:06 PM

Bettynh, I am in Maryland near Wash DC.

I have made some nice things from old lilac, and 2"-4" is hard to find. Yes...you might make some local turner very happy with some lilac. I 'may' know how to figure out who is near you. I'll refresh this, or PM you if I do.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:05 PM

Thanks, Bill.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:03 PM

Yes... any growth like that can be very nice. You never know. We use the generic term 'burl' to describe 'lumps' on a tree, but they can be of various origins.
I have made some wonderful things from burls/galls.... some people make most of their living just finding and selling burls to we pooooor woodturners.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bettynh
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 05:00 PM

Works fine for me.
Bill, where are you? I have an overgrown lilac hedge that needs serious cutting. Every year I deeply regret sending that gorgeous old wood to the city compost heap. Some is 2-4 inch diameter, with that beautiful purple grain. My kids think I'm just a crazy old lady, trying to save my trash, but I haven't found a local wood turner or carver for it. I'm in southern NH.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:59 PM

So... you see how much you can do with lots of free space these days.

That first pic was from my last album on the space I got from the 'My Opera' site http://my.opera.com/extree/albums/

The 2nd was from the storage space my ISP gives me...http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/turnings/P7012127.JPG
I have many, many images and music files there of various types, but there's no index....I have to provide link for each item.

I also have 'some' stuff on Flickr..which I forget to look at.

And now the new Opera Unite lets me 'share' any directory I designate, or move stuff into and out of just one directory. That can be a problem when links remain in places like Mudcat threads, as old links may not have the same thing in the future, or the password may change, or someone may be very surprised if I forget to remove the pics of the goat, the nuns in leather and the trampoline filled with Jello. ☺

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:58 PM

Link to a tree gall.


Have you ever worked with galls before? Is it possible?

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:45 PM

Thanks, 'ol 999...*smile*... 20 years, and I oughta have learned something.
It's what I do for extra $$$$ in my declining years golden retirement years.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: GUEST,999
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:42 PM

Worked for me, Bill. Man, you have some seriously beautiful art there. I love what you are able to bring out in the wood.

All 24 frames showed clearly. I was using IE. FYI.

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:41 PM

?? what failed? (worked for me just now)

Subject: RE: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: gnu
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:36 PM

Is no work for me.

Subject: BS: Bill D's test of wood pics in new browse
From: Bill D
Date: 30 Jan 10 - 04:24 PM

Ok, kind people... I'd like to test a new thing. My newest Opera browser, "Opera Unite" has a feature allowing me to 'share' images directly from my computer. It lets me designate a directory and post a link to it.

http://extree.extree.operaunite.com/

click on 'visit' and enter the password 'woodstuff'. It should give you 24 images, with 'original size' or slideshow....

The last 4 images, 21-24 are my latest, special, once-in-a-lifetime project. (I am taking better pics of it, and will post them later and refresh this thread)

Note: This is ONLY available when I have that browser open and 'share' enabled. If it says I am offline, it may be that I just forgot to enable something.
I go to bed here between 10-11PM EST and shut everything down. If I decide some pics need to be on a permanent server, I have 2-3 other places I'll post them. (Ain't technology crazy fun?