Quick Fruit Bowl (First on the BRM)

[wizer]

Awoke this morning with sickness, headache and diarrhoea :shock: I think it was a dodgy take away. Luckily it mostly cleared by lunchtime and I ventured out to the workshop.

This is a bad pic but it shows the form.

The missus has been asking me for a chunky fruit bowl since I started turning so this is it. The wood was extremely dry and brittle and I couldn't completely eradicate the tearout.

I wasn't in the mood to muck about with it anymore so I went on to finish it. It beech I think? Just for JT it has a hole (knot) in the middle and I finished it with Lemon Oil.

 

[Blister]

Nice one Tom , Push cuts ? or pull cuts ? :lol:

I think their is a special Finnish for fruit bowls to stop the acid in the fruit turning it the wood black

Cant remember what it called :roll:

 

[wizer]

Pull cuts on the outside. I do like this for shaping the outside, can't seem to get a consistent finish when pushing. I did use push cuts on the inside. Used the standard grind bowl gouge on the inside for the first time, after watching Mark use it so effortlessly yesterday. I need to get an HSS one. You got any Blister?

Are you thinking of Salad Bowl Finish? Or 'Wood Wipe' ? I think LO will be fine for this.

 

[Doug B]

Good effort Tom.

Tear out can be a bu88er at times, though with all the different grain patterns in that piece of Beech, some awkward grain was all ways going to raise its head.

Its a pleasing shape, ideal for getting plenty of fruit in, well done.

 

[CHJ]

... I think LO will be fine for this.

? it's basically white spirit, don't think it would be my choice, could taint the fruit for some weeks if not months until it all evaporates.

 

[Jenx]

Looking good Tom !
I'd maybe try Foodsafe Oil ( Chestnut etc ).

I like the shape / form ... nice and chunky

 

[mikec]

Nice form Tom

 

[WellsWood]

Awoke this morning with sickness, headache and diarrhoea :shock: .

Just a bit more detail than we needed there mate :wink:

Nice bowl though, and nice to see you finally got a go on the beast yourself.

OMG - that's 2 visits to the round side of the forum in as many days -
I think I need a lie down. :shock:

 

[Lightweeder]

Just think what you could turn out if you were feeling well :lol: :lol: This is lovely. Might copy that shape if you don't mind.

 

[wizer]

Copy away LW.

I was nice to be able to stand in front of the lathe and turn. Much more comfortable.

However, sods law, this morning I grabbed a broom to sweep up and PING out went the back. :evil: So I'm laid up yet again.

Mark I take it the missus was pleased with your creation?

 

[johnny.t.]

Just for JT it has a hole (knot) in the middle

Glad to see you're learning wizer :lol: Not only a hole but chunky too :shock:

Well done it looks good, is it a good feeling turning with that BRM?

JT

 

[Blister]

Just for JT it has a hole (knot) in the middle

Glad to see you're learning wizer :lol: Not only a hole but chunky too :shock:

Well done it looks good, is it a good feeling turning with that BRM?

JT

Yes it was :roll:

 

[johnny.t.]

Yes it was :roll:

How can a man who's getting one of those 'Massive Green Monsters' be upset? :lol: :lol:

Or would they have made a good pair

JT

 

[Blister]

Yes it was :roll:

How can a man who's getting one of those 'Massive Green Monsters' be upset? :lol: :lol:

Or would they have made a good pair

JT

O ooo YES :lol: