BOWL GOUGE.

[Russell]

If you have just started turning hang on a little while before upgrading your lathe there are far to many turners that upgrade a lathe a little then upgrade again a year later. Its far better to hang fire learn a little bit about your own abilities and what you want to do in the future. then buy a lathe to suit. I am on my 4 lathe in 7 years because I was impatient. Far better to spend you money wisely than rush into things. On the other hand if a bargain comes along snap it up. :lol:

Good luck with your next bowl

 

[Paul.J]

Good news.sort of.
Turned my second bowl using my bowl gouge without re grind.this time there were no dig ins:lol:????I used it in the same way as previous bowl.Any thoughts anyone.:?
The only problem i had was when i was using the round nose scraper to finish off was that i started to get bad vibration through the tool sort of knocking on the tool rest,even doing it as fine as possible.This caused the fibres to tear out on the end grain section spoiling the inside of the bowl.The outside was perfect. with no tear out.

Paul.J.

 

[Anonymous]

The only problem i had was when i was using the round nose scraper to finish off was that i started to get bad vibration through the tool sort of knocking on the tool rest...

A couple of possibilities... too much cutting surface in contact with the inside of the bowl... too much overhang, how far was the cutting edge from the front of the tool rest?

Was the scraper held flat or at an angle?

 

[Paul.J]

Graham.
The tool was held flat at a slight downwards angle,and the tool rest was in as close as i could get it.But the knocking did start at the furthest point,which was about 1" away from the work piece.

Paul.J.

 

[Anonymous]

My guess Paul is that there was just a little too much of the cutting edge in contact... back to Percy :wink:

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Graham.
Me and Mr Vere will continue together for quite a while yet i suspect....but these are early days and i am pleased with what we have achieved so far.
Things can only get better.I hope.

Paul.J.

 

[joekid]

hi paul i had the same problem ,i now use the bowl gouge sort of on a 30 - 45 degree angle and pull from the widest to the narrowest part of the wood,i also use hawthorn ,i have better luck with a home made rouging gouge,

 

[Paul.J]

Hello Joekid.
Thanks for that.
I think i have now sorted my problem out by grinding the ears back on the gouge.This seemed to work when i tried last.Unfortuneately i haven't had much chance to do much turning lately even with my new lathe
I'm getting their though.How you finding turning Hawthorne.
I've been offered some holly.A trunk about 8 foot long 8"dia.I didn't think it grew like that. :?: :?:
Paul.J.

 

[PowerTool]

Paul - I've had holly in similar proportions,so it's not too rare.It is,however,very awkward to dry,and likely to split/check.Quite nice to turn when wet,but will probably warp as it dries

Andrew

 

[Anonymous]

Holly... as Andrew says, it's a beggar to dry well but more than worth the effort.

If you stack it there's a tendency for it to discolour green at the point of contact... if you're successful it will dry to a very clean white which when worked and polished can resemble ivory... more often than not it dries to a murky grey...

I've had luck with small branches that have been split down the middle and left to dry on a shelf in the workshop... ends were coated in diluted pva

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Andrew,Graham.
I was a bit reluctant to have the Holly as Andrew you have said how difficult it is to dry before,but i think i will give it a go.I had a quick look at it a few weeks ago it's just been left on the ground and the trunk looked straight,with no splits or cracks that i could see.It as been cut down for about 18 months.
So what would be the best way store it.Will it be best to cut down into smaller pieces,or leave it as it is.I can store it in a dry place outside.
QUESTIONS...QUESTIONS...QUESTIONS. :roll:

 

[Bodrighy]

Hello.
Russel. I have had a look at how to put photos on here and i think it is beyond me to put a photo on here.it seems quite complicated.
Is this proceedure as complicated as it seems.I am no computer whizz far from it. i'm amazed at what i do do on here..

It isn't really that difficult. Follow these instructions

1. Go here http://photobucket.com/
register and then follow the instructions. You will have your photo uploaded to the internet.
2. Right click on your image shown in photobucket and copy the address. (highlight, right click copy)
3. open a new message here and click on img at the top
4. right click and paste
5. click on img again then submit.
Your photo should appear in all it's glory.

Any questions get back and I am sure I or someone else will help.

Pete

 

[Alf]

5. click on img again then submit.

Or better still - Preview. If you don't see the image in Preview, neither will we.

 

[Anonymous]

A suggestion for the holly: split it down the middle, pva the ends of one piece and place it out of the rain, sun, high temps (e.g.shed on a sunny day)and draughts. Put it in the diary to check again next year.

Cut the second piece up to whatever size suits, paint the ends with pva and follow storage as above.

Place one of the smaller pieces in a supermarket plastic bag, weigh it, mark the date and weoight on the outside of the bag. Place in the airing cupboard. Each day open and re-close the bag. After 2 weeks re-weigh the bag... note any weight loss on the bag (with the date!). Do the same re-weigh process every week, not forgetting to open and close the bag daily)... when the weight has been the same for 2 weeks... it's ready to use!

 

[CHJ]

Another suggestion for the Holly, whilst the rest is stored as per Grahams post.

Rough turn a piece 'green' to approx 3 times the intended finished thickness, Boil (simmer) for 1 hr, or 20min in pressure cooker.

Wrap outside in paper as per this article store indoors for about a month, it should be at about 8% moisture by this time and with any luck minimum cracks. Avoid core wood if possible.

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Pete/Alf.
I will give it a go,or do i need more posts to qualify. :?:
Pete would you still be interested in seeing the diagrams of the home made chuck if all is well. :?:

Graham/Chas.I will follow your instructions and let you know how i get on,i will be picking the log up this weekend,hopefuly i will be able to post a piccy or two of some successful turnings. :wink:
Paul.J.

 

[Bodrighy]

Thanks Pete/Alf.
I will give it a go,or do i need more posts to qualify. :?:
Pete would you still be interested in seeing the diagrams of the home made chuck if all is well. :?:

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Pictures speaka thusand words so yes I'd be interested. If you can';t get this to work I'll see if Ican make up a guide with images that I can put up for you
Good luck
Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Hello Pete.
This is my first attempt at downloading photos.Somehow i don't think it as worked.I can't see any images in preview :?:
Paul.J.

 

[DaveL]

This is my first attempt at downloading photos.Somehow i don't think it as worked.I can't see any images in preview :?:

Paul,

Have you seen the guide to posting pictures, here? If you are still having problems ask and we will try to help you out.

 

[Paul.J]

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Hello Dave.
Just tried Adams way and have got the address of the piccy but no image,though it seemed something downloaded??????
I got an headache