[robhodge1]

Third bowl/vessel and it flew off when I was getting rid of the tenon. I was in to much of a hurry Oh well I'll chalk it up to a learning experience.

 

[robert421960]

glue it back together and finish it
put the tailstock against it till most of the foot is gone

 

[Kenbo]

I agree with Robert. At least try to fix it. This piece was looking gorgeous.

 

[Manuka Jock]

And if the glue up does not work ,
slice the jagged edge straight , take of the same amount off the other side of center , gently saw the tenon off , sand the base of the pedestal smooth , with a slightly hollowed concave , and have a fine looking winged platter :smile:

 

[robhodge1]

And if the glue up does not work ,
slice the jagged edge straight , take of the same amount off the other side of center , gently saw the tenon off , sand the base of the pedestal smooth , with a slightly hollowed concave , and have a fine looking winged platter :smile:

I was just thinking the same thing. I can't imagine the piece looking ok glued together.

 

[Lilty]

Glue it back together like others are saying great experience in repairing your work.

 

[robhodge1]

Glue it back together like others are saying great experience in repairing your work.

Well I'll definitely give it a shot. No harm in trying. Post some pics of it tomorrow if I get a chance.

 

[robhodge1]

Thinking about this last night gave me a few ideas. I think I'm going to try and clean up the break a bit then try to do my first inlay with crushed turquoise.

 

[blondewood]

Please post follow up pics on the repair. I'd love to see how it turns out. It certainly looks beautiful, other than the break. :yes:

 

[fboyles]

From the pics it looks like a very clean break. And with all the wonderful color in the wood I would think that the glue line would end up looking just like another grain line. As Blondewood said please post pics of the repair and what you did.
I just saw that your in Houston, what part?

 

[robhodge1]

From the pics it looks like a very clean break. And with all the wonderful color in the wood I would think that the glue line would end up looking just like another grain line. As Blondewood said please post pics of the repair and what you did.
I just saw that your in Houston, what part?

I'm up in Cypress. I'll try and take as many pictures as I can of my attempt and let you guys know. It's about time I try and give back after gaining so much info from this forum.

 

[Daniel Jechura]

I would glue it up with blacked tinted 2 part epoxy. The crack would blend in with your other black lines

Dan j.

 

[robhodge1]

Ok, so here's my attempt at gluing the piece back together.

Cole Jaws worked as a handy clamp.

Results are good and bad. Got to wait for the glue to fully dry. In the mean time I'll contemplate rather or not I want to try and inlay to disguise the cracks.

 

[master or nothing]

Looks like it never happened

 

[duncsuss]

... to disguise the cracks.

To disguise & hide cracks, sanding dust and a drop of CA glue works pretty well ... DAMHIKT :laughing: