On Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:57:43 +0100, "Garrett Fulton"
wrote:


Been reading this newsgroup for quite a while trying to learn something
about bowl turning before I retire, hopefully soon. I'll have to delurk and
say that Ray, you are an artist. I've done some woodworking over the
years, and want to try my hand at bowl turning in retirement. The work of
the people here is an inspiration. Thanks for posting that link. I've got
plenty of dry white and red oak in thick planks. Is it a good wood for bowl
turning?


Garrett Fulton

I have doing woodworking for 65 years, I retired 20 years ago. I have
been doing lathe work for about a year so I am no expert, but it shows
it is never too late to learn a new talent. Just some of my
observations. I tried a few bowls from solid chunks of wood and just
a personal observation have found segmented turning easier, safer
feeling, more economic on the wood, and more pleasing to my eyes.
YMMV. In general I find end grain difficult to finish nicely and
avoid it. Try to avoid cross grain gluing. Oak works fine, a little
contrasting wood add interest. Thanks for the kind compliments.

Ray