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turning green
I have these green Black wattle logs that I have just sawn into rough bowl
shapes and am in the process of turning into bowls with 15mm thick sides. I occurred to me after I turned the inside of the bowl out that I wont be able to finish the bottom of a bowl. Also should I leave the blanks to dry first or rough them down? Mick Lehmann |
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Mick
Try looking at my web site under "roughing a bowl" -- God bless and safe turning Darrell Feltmate Truro, NS Canada www.aroundthewoods.com |
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Michael Lehmann wrote:
I have these green Black wattle logs that I have just sawn into rough bowl shapes and am in the process of turning into bowls with 15mm thick sides. I occurred to me after I turned the inside of the bowl out that I wont be able to finish the bottom of a bowl. Also should I leave the blanks to dry first or rough them down? Mick Lehmann Mick, with 15mm sides, your options are limited, but if you are very careful, you can turn a small recess in the foot to take a scroll chuck. Turning from there on out would be done with a very light touch, as your chuck will not have a lot to hold on to, but you should be able to do it. Your other option would be a "jam chuck" and pressure from the tail stock, with a pad to protect the bottom of the bowl - a piece of 1" stock would do. I do have a question, how are you turning the inside of the bowl. Deb |
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A vacuum chuck would also work.
Leif "Dr. Deb" wrote in message ... Michael Lehmann wrote: I have these green Black wattle logs that I have just sawn into rough bowl shapes and am in the process of turning into bowls with 15mm thick sides. I occurred to me after I turned the inside of the bowl out that I wont be able to finish the bottom of a bowl. Also should I leave the blanks to dry first or rough them down? Mick Lehmann Mick, with 15mm sides, your options are limited, but if you are very careful, you can turn a small recess in the foot to take a scroll chuck. Turning from there on out would be done with a very light touch, as your chuck will not have a lot to hold on to, but you should be able to do it. Your other option would be a "jam chuck" and pressure from the tail stock, with a pad to protect the bottom of the bowl - a piece of 1" stock would do. I do have a question, how are you turning the inside of the bowl. Deb |
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"Michael Lehmann" wrote in message ... I have these green Black wattle logs that I have just sawn into rough bowl shapes and am in the process of turning into bowls with 15mm thick sides. I occurred to me after I turned the inside of the bowl out that I wont be able to finish the bottom of a bowl. Also should I leave the blanks to dry first or rough them down? Mick Lehmann ============================= Michael, Just a quick safety note. Black Wattle is known to be noxious to some people. You may want to test for skin sensitivity before you start turning it. Be sure to wear long sleeves and use good dust collection. There was a recent thread about the problems with Black Wattle on the this NG. Google it, and see the problems others have had with it. Good luck with it. Ken Moon Webberville, TX |
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There was a fair amount of dust thrown around when I cut the logs, I was
quite a different colour than normal, but didn't have a reaction to that. However I have got hold of a dust mask with carbon cartidges and plan to use that whilst sanding. I use a full face sheild when turing. Mick Lehmann Michael, Just a quick safety note. Black Wattle is known to be noxious to some people. You may want to test for skin sensitivity before you start turning it. Be sure to wear long sleeves and use good dust collection. There was a recent thread about the problems with Black Wattle on the this NG. Google it, and see the problems others have had with it. Good luck with it. Ken Moon Webberville, TX |
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