Todays effort.Part 2.

[Paul.J]

Thanks Andrew

Powertool wrote

I just need to be able to dry it without splitting..

I know what you mean Andrew.
I think all the Cheryy i have and cut up has split. :roll:
This piece however never had a single split in it.It was half log about 12" long,sealed with PVA i think :?
It was freshly felled when Dean gave it me which is why it was left.

 

[Dean]

Finally got round to turning the lump of Cherry Dean gave me a couple of years ago.Decided to do a natural edge piece with it,and the bark stayed on
First big piece of Cherry i've turned and have to say that it turns nice and will look forward to my next,so if theres any spare Dean :wink:
Sizes are 8" dia x 3-1/2 " deep,finished with sealer and wax.

Wey Hey!! :lol: :lol: It's about time Paul :wink:

Well you've done that piece of cherry justice, it's brilliant piece of work Paul. How did you get the bark to stay on?

I've still got 4 or 5 pieces about the same size, somewhere 8)

 

[Paul.J]

Thanks Dean,glad you like it
Dean wrote

How did you get the bark to stay on?

I don't know Dean,but it looks as if it's on for good,but as i say there wasn't a single split in it after all this time.
Was it sealed with PVA :?:

 

[Dean]

I don't know Dean,but it looks as if it's on for good,but as i say there wasn't a single split in it after all this time.
Was it sealed with PVA :?:

Yes PVA or Unibond, 3 parts PVA and 1 part water then into cool dark shed, non of the other pieces I have left have any splits either, so far

 

[Paul.J]

Well this is my first proper bit of turning since the last one :?
A piece of Spalted Beech left over from the Bash on Saturday.
So waste not want not,i thought i would use it to make this little bowl
I left a little foot on the base just to raise it slightly.
Sizes are 160mm dia x 55mm high.FinisheD with Danish Oil.

 

[CHJ]

Good salvage job Paul, be interesting to see what happens to that somewhat moist wood.

 

[Paul.J]

CHJ wrote

be interesting to see what happens to that somewhat moist wood.

Thanks Chas.
Yes it was i bit wet Chas.Just hope it's thin and even enough :roll:
I will try the larger piece next that was being used,it looks salvageable

 

[CHJ]

Mark suggested that the splitting you can see on the outer rim can be trimmed to good effect, that piece certainly has some good figuring.

There was a circular split that will have to be turned off about a 1 cm down but he suggested that the core radial crack could be left and enhanced after turning by forming a curved Vee following the natural direction of the ray.

Judging on my experience with other pieces from the same batch I would be tempted to just rough turn to about 1cm thick walls and bring it indoors for a couple of weeks.

But there again it will be a very much harder animal to finish turn when fully dry so turning thin and letting it do its own thing might be easier.

 

[Paul.J]

Yes Chas,it does look a nice piece,which is more spalted.
I did notice the split.I will true it all up and see what's left.
Just using these to get me eyes back in :wink:
Would you say that the previous piece is Spalted as there are none of the zone lines in it :?:

 

[Paul.J]

This is my third Skeleton clock made from Yew.
This one is for my parents' 55th wedding anniversary,so i just hope they like it.
Finished with sanding sealer,Melamine gloss lacquer,and woodwax22.



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[CHJ]

.........
Would you say that the previous piece is Spalted as there are none of the zone lines in it :?:

Yes Paul, in the early stages, from the same tree source.

 

[PowerTool]

The clock is quite beautiful,Paul;I'm sure they'll be pleased

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

This is the other piece of Spalted Beech that was left over at the bash.
Decided to have another go at hollowing and,and under cutting,and found a lid that Chas turned some time ago so thought i would fit this to the bowl.
Not sure if it goes so might turn another lid sometime.
Again this piece was still very wet so will have to see how this one goes.
Finished with Danish Oil.160mm dia x 65mm high.



click on images

 

[CHJ]

The figuring in that piece was certainly better than I expected Paul, you may well have to remount the bowl and true the opening up when it dries out, all the more reason to turn another lid.

 

[PowerTool]

Nice work,Paul - like the shape,love the figuring,and think the lid goes well with it

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

CHJ wrote

The figuring in that piece was certainly better than I expected Paul, you may well have to remount the bowl and true the opening up when it dries out, all the more reason to turn another lid.

Yes Chas/Andrew the figuring is lovely
There were some other splits starting to appear so i thought i'd better do something with it as it did look nice.
The splits turned out,and again i turned it as thin and even as possible,so hope it doesn't move too much again.
The last piece has been fine so far,with very little distortion :shock:
I won't be able to remount it as the bottom as been finished off.

 

[CHJ]

You may well get away with it Paul, the wood is more 'wet' than 'green'.
That tree has been logged for more than 12 months and could have been down for some time before that.

 

[cornucopia]

a nice piece paul keep it low down and reduce the airflow( put it ina cupboard and leave the door cracked) to slow the drying and reduce movement as much as possible.

 

[Paul.J]

Cornucopia wrote

keep it low down and reduce the airflow( put it ina cupboard and leave the door cracked) to slow the drying and reduce movement as much as possible.

Thanks for the tip George.
I will give it a go with this piece as everyone likes it,especially the figuring

 

[Jenx]

That is indeed a fabulous clock Paul ..
very appealing to the eye..
A really nice piece. 8)