2016- The Year to reduce the woodpile.

[CHJ]

A few nervous moments and some CA, anyway it stayed in one piece.

Yew, 124mm dia.

 

[Dalboy]

Now you are just winding me up Chas after mine split :lol: :lol: :lol:

Seriously that is one nice bowl. As so many people say Yew is such a good wood and well turned like yours can show it off to its best. Great job

 

[CHJ]

At least experience teaches you to be aware of a sound change, whether the old reactions are quick enough is another matter.

Real frustration today several 250mm dia. 600-800 mm long cleaved half logs of Oak were found to have radial shakes along the whole length, now have a stash of 40-50mm dia. spindles to find a project for, candle sticks perhaps.
Next time it's getting slabbed, even if it means shallower bowls or simple segment boxes.

 

[Dalboy]

At least experience teaches you to be aware of a sound change, whether the old reactions are quick enough is another matter.

Real frustration today several 250mm dia. 600-800 mm long cleaved half logs of Oak were found to have radial shakes along the whole length, now have a stash of 40-50mm dia. spindles to find a project for, candle sticks perhaps.
Next time it's getting slabbed, even if it means shallower bowls or simple segment boxes.

Heard and saw mine before it gave way. Shame about the Oak logs at least you have salvaged something

 

[CHJ]

A couple more bits out of the way before lunch and settling into an afternoon of Rugby and a Beer.

Yew, 170mm dia.

Yew, 95mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Sometimes you've just got to obey the instruction to get out from under the bosses feet whilst the Sunday roast is being prepared. (spatchcocked Partridges and trimmings)

Yew, 110 diam.

(Very High gloss dulled down with diffused lighting.)

 

[CHJ]

Had to move away from the Yew dust for a couple of days.

Walnut & Elm, 100mm dia.

 

[Paul.J]

Lovely work Chas that Yew looks nice =D>

 

[CHJ]

The Yew does have a lot of character Paul if you've got the nerve to tackle the rustic bits, although holding all the natural cracks together is a bit of a challenge, let alone expensive on the CA front.

 

[Paul.J]

The Yew does have a lot of character Paul if you've got the nerve to tackle the rustic bits, although holding all the natural cracks together is a bit of a challenge, let alone expensive on the CA front.

Yes i've had a few pieces of Yew recently that have come apart whilst turning but luckily with frequent checking of the pieces i was able to stop and no harm done i'm glad to say.

 

[Dalboy]

The yew hollow forms/vases are just great Chas. And yes have to agree ca is your friend when it works :twisted:

 

[CHJ]

If it's too good for firewood then at least a Bud vase must out.
Yew, 120mmH

Sometimes the bark will stay on with a bit of help.
Yew, 175mm dia.

 

[Phill joiner]

How do you finish the base off like that with a natural edged bowl then Chas?

 

[CHJ]

 

[CHJ]

A couple more in between the compulsory Coffee and Sustenance breaks.

Yew, 165mm dia.

Yew, 160mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

The results of a "You going to get out from under my feet" morning.

Yew, 195mm dia.

 

[Mal]

Very nice Chas. Can I ask how old the Yew is?

 

[CHJ]

Very nice Chas. Can I ask how old the Yew is?

The age of the trees I do not know, 200-250mm diameter on average, This wood was harvested winter 2013-2014 and I collected, split and end sealed it in March 2014 and it has been stacked in a dry shed location since, averaging 12-20% moisture per specimen as I blank up.

 

[CHJ]

Oak, Elm & walnut. 100mm dia.

 

[CHJ]

Risked another piece of Yew, hopefully no reaction as manifested itself with the last lot having left it alone for a few days.

Yew, 195mm dia.