Wet Saturday afternoon..

[PowerTool]

Thought it was quite good;the maple cut in nice long ribbons.Took a bit of practice to find the right angle of presentation - to start with,it was very much "all or nothing" :lol:
Left an excellent,smooth finish.

What tools do you find easiest for hollowing ?

Andrew (always keen to learn )

 

[duncanh]

My hollowing tool choice depends on how deep I'm going and on the shape.

If it's quite shallow (like a box) I may use a gouge or scraper depending on the wood.

Deeper than that then I may use the straight Sorby multi tip hollowing tool/scraper with either the tungsten tip or scraper tip (hamlet one I think - much thicker than the original from sorby). The problem with this tool is that if there's any undercut round the neck it can be hard to access.

Hollowing to about a foot or so I use the Monro tool. This is also useful for hollowing through a narrower hole as it has an articulated head and comes with extra linkages for more variations. This tool is excellent on wet wood (ribbon shavings well over a meter long flying over my shoulder!) but can clog quite easily on some dry wood.

I don't often go deeper than that but I've made a hollowing tool out of 3/4 inch steel and I can attach the sorby tips to it. It's over a meter long and is useful of shear scraping internal walls and bases of deep vases.

Duncan

 

[Bodrighy]

I find the ring tool really useful but you have to be a bit careful as it can be quite vicious. You need to go a bit careful if you are aiming for thin walls as they can end up thinner than expected

Pete

 

[PowerTool]

This mornings piece :-

Spalted beech,225mm diameter,35mm high,finished in friction polish.

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

Cracking Piece Andrew.
Like the shape,and the colours of the wood.
And yes it is another wet Saturday aftrenoon
Paul.J.

 

[PowerTool]

Todays new timber - iroko.Don't have many new species left in stock,might have to go shopping :-

200mm diameter,55mm high,oiled.Shape inspired by Roman Samian ware pottery.

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice again Andrew
Nice shape,colour,and finish.
Still raining here :roll:
Paul.J.

 

[PowerTool]

Well after the recent debate on here,I've decided I'm still quite happy making bowls,platters and things,and trying different timbers and finishes,and posting pictures of what I've made (in a pleasant "weekend hobby" sort of a way - not planning on being the next Jimmy Clewes,just something done for the enjoyment of it )
So after spending Saturday gardening,and Sunday with my grand-daughter,been in the workshop this morning :-

Ash,175mm diameter,75mm high,finished in lemon oil.Grooves highlighted with my first go at burning.

Andrew

 

[Paul.J]

Excellent Andrew me thinks
Love the colour and grain of the wood again.

I'd still be happy to see yours and everyone elses work,as i said before even if it is just to keep me going and to get some inspiration.
Paul.J.

 

[Bodrighy]

Nice work, I didn't realise that Ash had a strong grain like that though. Looks good

Pete

 

[PowerTool]

And this afternoons piece (third time lucky for making a winged bowl - finally found a timber that would hold together on the corners :wink: ) :-

Anjan,160mm across (220mm between points) 50mm high,finished in finishing oil - only had one coat so far,will be getting more coats during the week.

Andrew

 

[Bodrighy]

Veeerry nice!!

I have had a couple of goes at one of these and always ended up having to cut the wings off as they cracked and/or split on me.

Must try again with some proper wood (when I remember the combination number for the lock on my wallet :lol: )

Pete

 

[Paul.J]

Outstanding Andrew
Love the shape,the wood,the colour,love it all.
Well done at sticking at it.
Paul.J.

 

[TEP]

Nice piece of work there PT, looks just right with the wings the same thickness from tip to root.

What's the timber, don't recognize it.

 

[PowerTool]

Thanks for the comments - took a while,because shaping the wings is all guesswork ("guess" where you are cutting it,stop the lathe and see if you were right :lol: )

What's the timber, don't recognize it.

It's anjan,from Axminster.(Bought it with my last order,to take it over the £45 limit for free delivery..)
Finishes very well,almost glass-like;chisels need to be sharp,though,or the end-grain tears out.

Andrew

 

[TEP]

Thanks for that Andrew, gorgeous figure in that wood. Down in my notebook to get some if I see it around. 8)

 

[CHJ]

Two contrasting forms there Andrew, I too like the appearance of coloured Ash and as a wood it seems to take a variety of finishes in oil and wax based products well.

The winged form adds life to a dark medium that may have looked rather mundane in a plain bowl form.

 

[PowerTool]

Spent most of yesterday building a garden fence,but managed a bit of recreational activity with the chainsaw and the remains of a plum tree:-

Hope the purple colouring remains.

And today,my first natural-edge bowl :-

Burr elm,130mm diameter,55mm high,finished in finishing oil.

Andrew

 

[CHJ]

Looks more like 'Burnt' than 'Burr' Andrew, I guess there was a bit of gouge bounce doing that one.

Not thinking of changing your name to 'Pete' by any chance :lol:

For certain you will be pushed to see another piece like it, how did the sanding go 'other than very carefully'

 

[Paul.J]

Very nice Andrew
How come the Burr Elm is so dark :?:
That Plum will look lovely when turned i hope it keeps the colours.
Paul.J.