January Competition Project Discussion

[Blister]

Just checking, though I think I know the answer, using a metal-loaded epoxy to fill voids in a spalted material would be decoration wouldn't it?

cheers

Aidan

Yes it would :wink:

 

[skeetoids]

Hi Alan,

I would just like to post in support of your rules and guidelines.

I think they are spot on and your reasoning to.

If anyone has a problem then your always willing to clarify and assist.

Plus, as it's the 1st month a lot of q&a is likely.

Well done.

Lee.

Thank Lee :wink:

Now get off the computer , go down the workshop and get you entry made :mrgreen:

that's if you can get to it yet :lol: :lol: :lol:

Errm excuse Mr Blister but I think you'll find mine is ready to go, now who needs to get off the computer!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[TheTiddles]

Mine too, with unfilled voids...

Aidan

 

[Blister]

Hi Alan,

I would just like to post in support of your rules and guidelines.

I think they are spot on and your reasoning to.

If anyone has a problem then your always willing to clarify and assist.

Plus, as it's the 1st month a lot of q&a is likely.

Well done.

Lee.

Thank Lee :wink:

Now get off the computer , go down the workshop and get you entry made :mrgreen:

that's if you can get to it yet :lol: :lol: :lol:

Errm excuse Mr Blister but I think you'll find mine is ready to go, now who needs to get off the computer!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

me

 

[skeetoids]

:lol:

 

[Daven]

As I have no dry timber available, I thought I would have a first attempt at green turning. Do you think if I turned a bit, dried it in a warm oven, turned a bit more, dry it.... it would stay in one piece? ;-)

It is a bit of an apple tree kindly donated by Bob (9fingers) last year

Dave

 

[miles_hot]

A more normal method of drying would be to turn it to an even wall thickness of around 10% of the diameter to allow you to have enough wall thickness for the oval that will form when it dries. Drying can the be done in the microwave: measure weight, zap, measure, zap and so on until the weight remains the same. Then rechuck and turn your finished bowl.

Tje other option is to turn thing and let it move around

HTH

miles

 

[Daven]

Cool, thank miles,

Will give it a go and see what happens ;-)

Dave

 

[Bodrighy]

If you do the microwave then be careful as it doesn't take much. 10 secs to start then let it cool and never go over 30 unless you want the charred look and this is a non decorated bowl so Alan would probably disqualify you.

Apple like most fruit trees can be a pig for splitting so I'd turn it roughly first leaving enough to reshape if it moves as it probably will.

pete

 

[Daven]

Thanks Pete - waiting for permission first from the boss
Dave

 

[George Foweraker]

Hello Dave.
As has already been said Apple can be a bug-ger for splitting.
With green wood i rough down to approx 10 % of bowl thickness and leave a spigot on.I then microwave for 4 minutes on defrost and leave to cool.Then i microwave for a further 4 minutes on defrost.
Then i place in a carrier bag tied up loosely and hang up.
Every few days i turn the bag inside out allowing the damp that has come out of the piece to dry out.
When the inside of the bag no longer gets damp the piece will be almost dry.
I then put the piece on the lathe with the centre of the spigot located in the tailstock centre and the inside of the bowl in a jam chuck.
True up the spigot and reverse the piece putting the spigot in the chuck.True up the inside and outside of the bowl and leave on a shelf in the workshop for about a week before re chucking and doing a final finish.
I hope this makes sense and helps.

Regards George

 

[Daven]

That makes perfect sense George, thanks.

Will let you know how I get on

Dave

 

[DougieH]

How do you enter the competition. I`m a complete beginner but I would like to enter, as it will push me to try different things instead of playing safe.

Doug

 

[Wood spoiler]

Doug

Just go on the other thread and ask the same question

2011-forum-competition-does-anyone-fancy-joining-in-t47158.html

Colin

 

[Blister]

How do you enter the competition. I`m a complete beginner but I would like to enter, as it will push me to try different things instead of playing safe.

Doug

.
Hi Doug

OK I have added you to the entry list , please see the January entry rule on the post

post550759.html#p550759


No entry's to be posted on the forum until after 24 Jan please

 

[DougieH]

Thanks for the replies.

Doug

 

[Melinda_dd]

As a beginner who has taught myself... probably not well! ...I'm so excited about the challenge. I've only ever made one bowl before so it certainly will be a challenge to me!!

My aim for the year is to get 12 points. One for entering each month.Anything else and I will just burst with pride! =D>

 

[skeetoids]

Hi Melinda,

What an excellent outlook.

Being a novice myself I to will be well chuffed to get 12 points.

Happy turning,

Lee.

 

[Wood spoiler]

I'm with you Melinda and lee.
It's a good buzz on the forum and the imposition of doing new and different things all very exciting. Thanks to blister for sorting it.
My target for the year is 15 points. I would love to get a mention in despatches once in the year. I will happily setle for the 12 points proving I make something each month. To get the 12 points will have made me a better and more complete turner regardless
Looks like there will be about 40 of us taking part. Seeing that many interpretations and original ideas will benefit us all
Good luck to everyone
Cheers
Colin

 

[miles_hot]

yes me to - I'm aiming for 12 points as part of the reason for entering is to "force" me to turn something at least once a month which will more than double, possibly triple, my normal annual output

As for winning one of those lovely plaques - well I can dream but there's some damn good turners involved so I'm just looking forward to seeing a flurry of 30-40 items every month

Thanks for organising this Blister!

Miles