2017- more of the same I suspect

[CHJ]

The last bits of the Log.

Holly,
103mm dia.

103mm dia.

112mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Holy.
105-90mm dia.

123- 112mm dia.

112-127mm dia.

 

[Dalboy]

Some more nice bowls. I do like those with inclusions it just adds to a piece. I will just have to take a break and do the odd piece of turning soon otherwise I will go rusty :twisted: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[CHJ]

At least folks spend the time discussing the natural defects rather than mine in the turning.

 

[CHJ]

.... I will just have to take a break and do the odd piece of turning soon otherwise I will go rusty

Are you sure you can really bring yourself to let the wood do the talking after such concentrated dimensional discipline.

 

[CHJ]

Several requests that involve glue-up preparations, so whilst awaiting for things to cure there's time to drag some of the 'might be usable' junk off the racks; so far it's 30% useful 70% firewood, so little to show for time spent.

Sycamore. 185mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Spent most of the morning in preparation for and sorting a glue-up session but did manage to make a start on another long term little stash from a local garden.

Catalpa 135mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Managed to finish of a couple off recent glue-ups this afternoon.
Red wood came out of a batch of 'Brazilian Mahogany' off-cuts, The Bases and Lid certainly are by the appearance and turning/sanding response but the Segments have a remarkable similarity to Sapele in appearance with the Ribbon shading.

Edit:- Having read Custards explanation of the differences in machining and handling in this thread I am happy with it being Mahogany, I now have a better appreciation of how to judge the difference.
Not that we are likely to get access to a great deal of South American Mahogany in the future.

Mahogany & Ash.
170mm dia.

Mahogany & Ash.
173mm dia.

 

[Dalboy]

I must have missed a couple of your posts. Like the two bowls before the segmented one especially the second as it has that come and hold me shape that fits nicely in cupped hands

It is also good to see you back making what you have become best know for the segmented work which I still have not attempted yet due to other things being made or wanting to make

 

[CHJ]

Had a reasonable day in the shed today, apart from being forced to stop for an early coffee break while the dust mask battery was given a top up, at least I was able to drill for mounting a few more little Holly blanks which were found tucked away and some bits of Hazel whilst waiting, must remember to be more attentive to wear times.


All Catalpa.

135mm dia.

132mm dia.

142mm dia.

130mm dia.

148mm dia.

172mm dia.

160mm dia.

 

[Dalboy]

The bottom one does it for me great shape and plenty of character

 

[CHJ]

The bottom one does it for me great shape and plenty of character

Yes it is the obvious choice for me, one's destined for the donator of the wood (several years ago) although they don't know it yet, will see which one is selected.

Strange wood to work, obviously a quick grower by the growth ring spacing yet it dries medium hardness with no radial splits, saws as though it's going to be woolly to finish but cuts easily and clean with sharp tools, end grain highlights scratches if not careful.

 

[CHJ]

Started out to be six today, one got away when a bark inclusion decided to vacate its location.

Ash,
135mm dia.

130mm dia.

Holly,
108mm dia.

90mm dia.

Hazel
110mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

A few more bits out of the way today.

Yew.
120mm dia.

Hazel.
112mm dia.

113mm dia.

113mm dia.

 

[marcros]

are you making any progress on the woodpile, Chas?

 

[CHJ]

are you making any progress on the woodpile, Chas?

Doesn't look like it at a quick glance around Marcus. #-o

 

[Dalboy]

Lots still to work on Chas but some very interesting pieces there. Look forward to seeing what you van make from some of that little pile.

 

[CHJ]

Some more bits sorted this morning and then a 6K+ wander through local woodland and fields this afternoon to deliver the last 16 items.

Yew.
120mm dia.

108mm dia.

100mm dia.

80mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Well on the wood front, I was looking for something this morning and realised I'd missed a bit more during yesterdays quick scan.

 

[CHJ]

Tried something different this morning, think there will be a few more along the same lines.

Walnut & Beech, 100mm dia.