That's the reason for these small boxes, what appeared to be really good slabs of wood turned out to have a load of ring shakes when they had dried out & other pieces have what I can only assume are growth stress faults, sometimes deep in the wood that only show up during turning.Dalboy":9l4y94pi said:I know what you mean trying to do three or four different projects and two blanks ended up on the scrap heap as found splits right through the centre
CHJ":31e5jp8l said:Do have a wire grill to place over the inlet when handling anything smaller than 100mm, it's been a while since the last serious episode, just the odd sanding sheet or finishing cloth & had lost the habit of taking the precaution.
Thanks Derek, the flatter boxes are an excuse to change turning (holding ) methods.Dalboy":2nbwn95e said:Two more very nice pieces I just may have to have a go at the flat turned box shape sometime
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