Coronet sessions

[richburrow]

I have listen to pointers and advice and have come out with this one.
I think the diameter of the foot should be smaller but I was letting the chuck jaws dictate to me

Maple / Oil

 

[wizer]

It's nice Rich, if I was super critical I'd say it was a little bottom heavy. Perhaps a smaller foot would have helped, but I think it's the curve which looks bottom heavy.

Well Done mate, your having a blast while the cat's away

 

[Bodrighy]

The base needs to be smaller if you want a smaller base. As a fruit bowl it would be fine as is. Too small a base and it can look good but be unstable. This looks good to me.

Pete

 

[Woodmagnet]

Looks pretty damn good to me Rich, i would be proud to
have made something like that. 8)

 

[maltrout512]

Rich, the foot looks fine in size to me. As said any smaller and it can become unstable.

 

[PowerTool]

Looks nice,the oil finish really suits the timber

Andrew

 

[boysie39]

looks a proper bowl to me Rich,and wellmade and finished. regards Boysie.

 

[dickm]

Great bowl. Solid and reassuring. If I wanted to be critical, I'd go with Wizer, and say that the bottom looks a bit "heavy". Maybe a very slightly taller foot, but certainly no smaller, which would make it unstable?

 

[user 5053]

Very nice practical, good looking bowl and the wild grain adds to its character. Has a sort of shaker style with its simplicity of design.

 

[richburrow]

Thanks for all your comments guys, this forum is great fun
I have had some bearing problems with the lathe today, so she is offline for a while.
I have been sorting and clearing out instead, slow progress but progress none the less.

 

[Richard Findley]

I was letting the chuck jaws dictate to me

[-X [-X [-X Tut Tut Rich!!! :wink:

At least you know that you did it, and you questioned it =D> =D> I would agree that a slightly smaller foot would both lift the bowl and make it feel lighter. A much smaller foot would make it unstable if used as a fruit bowl but a bit smaller would make a very good bowl excellent.

Keep up the good work =D> =D> =D>

Richard

 

[Jenx]

Lovely Job Rich .... I like the bowl. Be Nice to see him full of apples, plums and cherries ! 8) :lol: :lol:

Its a beaut ! :lol: :lol:

 

[Doug B]

Great bowl Rich.

Could i ask what wood it is & also what finish you used.

 

[mark sanger]

Rich

A good practical bowl. Nicely made. Well done.

 

[richburrow]

Hello all
Hope you have had a good bank hoilday weekend.
It is maple / slightly rippley and burrish
I used Finishing oil (chestnut, a la Terry S)
3 coats.
No progress yet today, I am going out to the workshop in a min. just tidying and sorting but might have time for a small mushroom if I am lucky (not magic!!)

 

[wizer]

might have time for a small mushroom if I am lucky (not magic!!)

Make sure it's hollow or I'm just not interested [-( :lol:

 

[richburrow]

I have had enough of tidying and clearing so I did this instead.
Only small (10cm dia)

Have any of you go any better ways of sanding the insides. I just slow down the lathe and push the paper in by hand. This is fine on the bigger stuff, dicey on small burry bits.

Burr elm / finishing oil

What do you think of these? Not mine.

The lamp is huge, Pitch pine, turned by a close family friend on a long bed graduate.
The potpourri dish was turned by my Dad on the same coronet I used this evening. The lathe he taught me on, several years ago

 

[Richard Findley]

Hi Rich,

That's a nice little bowl you've made there! I usually power sand where ever possible. I use a 2" medium density pad and if there are tight curves to deal with I add an interface pad of softer foam which flexes to the shape of the bowl.

You next job is removing the chucking point!!

Well done,

Richard

P.S, looks like turning might be in the genes - or at least in the air where you're from :wink: !

 

[Bodrighy]

Nice to see someone using much maligned pine. Proves it can be worked. Also I like the way the lid of the pot pourri dish has been worked and not bought.

Pete

 

[mikec]

Nice bowl, very attractive wood, good finish. The base could be a tadge smaller but its a matter of personal taste. A very practical fruit bowl
.

Mike C