First Bowl

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · May 24, 2013

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.

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #3 · May 24, 2013

Dave Paine said:
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?

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #5 · May 24, 2013

Dave Paine said:
I would rather break the paper than the wood.

Good point.

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 25, 2013

guglipm63 said:
looks nice, especially for a first

Thanks..was a learning experience...haha

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #9 · May 25, 2013

cuerodoc said:
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

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #11 · May 25, 2013

Thanks Robert.

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #13 · May 26, 2013

khowald said:
: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

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #17 · May 30, 2013

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.

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #19 · May 30, 2013

guglipm63 said:
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

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #22 · May 31, 2013

Thanks guys....yeah Dave this is addictive.

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #25 · Jun 5, 2013

Finally turned one that i think turned out awesome....i.wanted to see how thin i could go on it..how good my control was....too bad its green and more than likely going to crack in half....we will see what happens...but for now....im proud of this one..

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Any tips on how i can prevent it from being scrap would be great..i have it sitting in a bag of shavings right now...going to oil it up every day or so...

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #27 · Jun 5, 2013

guglipm63 said:
others may have better ideas but I have used Danish oil on mine at this stage. is seems to slow down the drying and reduce cracking. it will warp, but after it has warped I dress the bottom at a disc sander so it sits flat.

Beautiful..a little warping is ok..just dont need it to crack..thank you!

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rtindell

Discussion Starter · #29 · Jun 5, 2013

Manuka Jock said:
Thats a very fine bowl , how big is it ?

Before you seal it up with danish oil you could saturate it with mineral oil and keep doing so until it has finished moving .
With luck , as well as slowing down the seasoning rate , the oil will replace the moisture in the wood , reduce the shrinkage , and prevent cracking .

Its about 7.5"x2.5" so just soak it until wont take any more?

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