Est. 1998 — 27 years of woodworking knowledge
Thanks again Bill Grumbine
George Van
>The bowl made it.
Being a new turner I felt quite foolish when you pointed out the illusion. I probably would have chopped off the top edge without your advice. I still hope to make the trip east this spring; I sure could use a few lessons.
Thanks again, George
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Re: Thanks again Bill Grumbine
Mike Schwing from Md.
>Looks nice George. That optical illusion is so strong its almost impossible to believe that is is only an illusion. I've had folks pick up natural edged bowls and not believe me when I tell them it only looks oval. I tell them to find a wide circular shaped object and fit it inside. It really is circular.
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George Van
>Hi Mike,
This one really moved, 8 ��x7 ��, made it hard to sand as I had to do most with the lathe stopped on the inside. It did teach me to have a more finished surface to minimize sanding; I would have saved a lot of time. I really have to look into a disk for the drill also; my RO sander is too large.
I think I will have to go out to the woodpile and try another one and see if I can turn the inside smoother & faster so it doesn�t move so much before I finish.
George
Step it down
Mike Schwing from Md.
>George, the sanding/warping problem can be minimized by modifying your cutting technique. As noted, wet thin woods move pretty quickly out of round. To better support the thin walls, I step the hollowing process down about an inch at a time, and sand that area immediately after the finishing cuts, before the warping takes place. I'll hollow out a basic shape but leave the walls very thick and only finish down to final thickness in short steps. It leaves more material to resist the warping and can give you just the amount of time you need for sanding.
Even if its not perfect it still greatly decreases the hand sanding should you still need some after the piece dries.
With a standard bowl gouge I have difficulty creating a seamless finish from step to step but with the Ellsworth tool it is pretty much effortless.
Hope this helps some.
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George Van
>Mike,
I will give it a try and let you know how I do.
Re: Thanks again Bill Grumbine
Bill Grumbine, Kutztown PA
>Hi George
I am glad to see it worked out for you, especially since that looks like a real pretty piece of wood!
Bill