latest for critique or interest

[pete honeyman]

I just can't get away from square bowls - some are so shallow they're almost not bowls anymore, but I think that's OK.

The beech one is 15" square or thereabouts, the elm is 18" - and yes, I did suffer a bit of finger damage, despite wearing welding gauntlets for most of the turning. They're all finished with danish Oil, elm is about 1/4" thick, and the beech a little thinner.

Pete II

 

[Bodrighy]

Gorgeous springs to mind. Can I suggest that somewhere, somehow a ring, either concave or convex is incorporated? Doesn't have to be big, just enough to add a circular touch to them. Fantastic way of showing the grain and at 18" you are braver than me and I have turned some freaky shapes.

pete

 

[Jenx]

Pete, that Elm is something else... thats just stunning !

( the beech is great too.. but the elm really 'floats the boat' )

Very attractive pieces. 8) 8) 8)

 

[cornucopia]

nice work pete- but this isn't a critique till we can see the form of the platter and the all important edge thickness :wink:

you really shouldn't wear gloves when turning, it can be very dangerous. if your that bothered about the edge hitting you then don't turn them or only turn them when you are fresh as a spring morning :roll: in 11 years of natural edge, square stuff, burrs,wall plaques etc i've never had one hit my hands.

 

[johnny.t.]

Really,really nice Pete, I too would like to see a profile view to get a better 'feel' for them(thickness,depth etc). The big elm one looks fantastic, and at !8" must have took a fair bit of bravery with the corners whizzing past your fingers The danish oil does wonders on the elm doesn't it, really brings it to life.As good as the others are, that elm one really stands out in front Great work.

JT

 

[TEP]

Ditto to all the above. I also go with the Elm, not any better than the rest, just love the figuring.

Must admit I wear a kevlar glove on my left hand when doing large work, mainly because my turning style is to get the speed as high as I can. The glove is to protect me from the chips flying off at that speed. They can really hurt at times. Wimp, I know.

 

[mikec]

Have to agree with the above Pete.
The elm is beautiful.

 

[Dave Atkinson]

Stunning pieces. I'd love to see a profile view as well.

Cheers Dave

 

[Wanlock Dod]

They look great Pete.

I always aim to keep all body parts on the safe side of the tool rest for stuff like this. It's a principle that's served me well so far.

Cheers,

Dod

 

[maltrout512]

Very nice indeed Pete. The Elm gets my vote, as top notch. The others are very good too. I've not had the chance to turn square :lol: yet, but seing those I might have a go some time. Would be nice to see a side profile of them. Good rule, always count your fingers when leaving workshop, 8 fingers, 2 thumbs.. Who says public education was wasted on me. :wink: All the best.

 

[user 5053]

The photos give no indication of the shape or form of the objects. Also there is annoying shadow and foliage which distracts from the piece. That said from the elevation it has beautiful grain and colour, nice finish and an attractive and elegant shape, contemporary and yet classic style. Keep your work coming in and the panel will be pleased to give you their honest and forthright and hopefully helpful opinions.

 

[pete honeyman]

The problem with the Nova lathe is that when turning outboard, the off switch is directly behind the spinning thing - it's quite easy to instinctively reach for the switch and miscalculate.

To get them any thinner I would have had to make them more rigid by sticking something to them - there's too much flex in the corners.

Pete II

 

[pete honeyman]

And thanks for all your comments.

P

 

[cornucopia]

thats better pete

the finish looks perfect the grain/figure on the elm is stunning, the wall thickness looks like it varies slightly but not so much that it looks wrong. overall an excellent selection of a very difficult form of turning

could a footswitch be fitted?

 

[CHJ]

That Elm piece is outstanding on the captured figuring front Pete, you have more nerve than me at the moment to tackle a piece that shape.
Have seen pieces like this turned with laminated pieces of sacrificial (scrap) wood glued to the edges to form a complete circle to aid safety whilst the turning.

 

[boysie39]

Great work Pete, they really show up nice, have to agree with you about the Nova switch. I suppose it's possible to run a lead back to the tailstock end ,Will make inqueries. Keep at it lovely work but watch the hands. REgards Boysie.

 

[Bodrighy]

Browsing for ideas I cam across this which I thought may be of interest to you. I think that you would definitely need to move your switch first though

Pete

 

[Vulthoom]

You've just got to love his chainsaw safety gear........

http://www.got.net/~burly/Process/Process7.html

 

[John. B]

I was going to say all those eloquent words that Cornucopia said.
But he beat me to it
Very well done. =D> =D> =D> =D>

 

[Dave Atkinson]

I too like the profile Pete and also have a Nova DVR and I know exactly what you mean about the off switch. I stand to the side when I'm doing things like this on the out rigger and am training myself to "go round the back" as it were.

I am thinking about putting an "emergency power off" switch in the main power line and locating this somewhere sensible for that "just in case" moment.

Cheers Dave