[rtindell]

Nothing incredible...did one yesterday had a lot better curve..this one is straight..one yesterday my mounting screws snapped off in it and im not about to try catching one with my chisels. So here is my first completed bowl.

 

[Dave Paine]

Looks good for a first or second bowl. :thumbsup:

FYI, you can also mount to a faceplate by screwing a flat piece of wood to the faceplate, then glue the bowl blank to the faceplate wood with normal Titebond glue and a piece of paper the diameter of the bowl blank.

Glue both sides of the paper, allow the glue to set and you will be surprised how strong this joint is for turning.

After you have finished turning, a sharp whack with a mallet and the paper will split, then all you have to do is to clean off the remaining paper/glue as you finish turning the bottom of the bowl.

 

[rtindell]

Looks good for a first or second bowl. :thumbsup:

FYI, you can also mount to a faceplate by screwing a flat piece of wood to the faceplate, then glue the bowl blank to the faceplate wood with normal Titebond glue and a piece of paper the diameter of the bowl blank.

Glue both sides of the paper, allow the glue to set and you will be surprised how strong this joint is for turning.

After you have finished turning, a sharp whack with a mallet and the paper will split, then all you have to do is to clean off the remaining paper/glue as you finish turning the bottom of the bowl.

Thanks..so if a good whack will knock it free...a bad catch would more than likely do the same?

 

[Dave Paine]

Thanks..so if a good whack will knock it free...a bad catch would more than likely do the same?

A really bad catch. I have had my share of catch's while using the paper joint, but so far not bad enough to break the joint.

I would rather break the paper than the wood.

 

[rtindell]

I would rather break the paper than the wood.

Good point.

 

[guglipm63]

looks nice, especially for a first

 

[rtindell]

looks nice, especially for a first

Thanks..was a learning experience...haha

 

[cuerodoc]

Just curious,what kind of screw are you using?
Wood screws generallya aren't strong enough, and the taper is problem in and of itself. I use machine screws- hex head so easy on/off, plus they're pretty much the same diameter except at the tip. Haven't had one snap yet & I turn a lot of big stuff.
Dave H

 

[rtindell]

Just curious,what kind of screw are you using?
Wood screws generallya aren't strong enough, and the taper is problem in and of itself. I use machine screws- hex head so easy on/off, plus they're pretty much the same diameter except at the tip. Haven't had one snap yet & I turn a lot of big stuff.
Dave H

Yeah it was just whatever cheap wood screws i had..read not to use drywall screws and that wood screws would work...well 2 of the 4 broke off in it..dug one out..that other isnt wanting to come out so i tossed it...

Bums me out..bottom shape was looking good on that one.

So machine screws hold a lot better? may have to go find some

 

[robert421960]

very nice for a first bowl :thumbsup:

 

[rtindell]

Thanks Robert.

 

[khowald]

:icon_smile:Nice job, keep after it. It is very addictive...pretty soon you won't even care that the "fun police" (read wife) is not talking to you!:sweatdrop::bangin:

 

[rtindell]

:icon_smile:Nice job, keep after it. It is very addictive...pretty soon you won't even care that the "fun police" (read wife) is not talking to you!:sweatdrop::bangin:

Haha..yeah..i have been playing around with the lathe for a week and she is already rolling her eyes...its all good she gets new dishes..lol

 

[keith long]

Nice first bowl, I use sheet metal screws and they are easy in and easy back out.

 

[bigcouger]

Nice bowls keep at it an practice

 

[MagGeorge]

Looks great for a first bowl, has very nice shape and thickness. The Mrs. will be wanting more for the kitchen. Got to make more.

 

[rtindell]

Thank you. I have been messing around with making more...attempt 2 i found a big inclusion/void in it when i started roughing it out. Turned out ok i think.

 

[guglipm63]

Second attempt nice also. Inclusion = character

 

[rtindell]

Second attempt nice also. Inclusion = character

Thanks...Thats what i said when i got started..well it will either give it character or it will catch and blow up at me...haha

 

[pvechart]

Your first bowl looks just like my first bowl with the straight sides! The second one has a little more curve to it and as you do more you will develop just the right forms...keep up the good work.