bedan ?

2/1/05, 4:08 PM #1

Richard Allen
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bedan ?

Richard Allen

>Hi Pascal

I have always used the bedan with the bevel up. I see that you are using the tool with the bevel down.

No doubt the bedan can be used either way. Can you explain why bevel down (an if you use the tool both ways why bevel up)?

Thanks

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I have been turning wood for about 12 years now. I consume about 20 hours a week in front of the lathe making primarly bowls and platters. I keep thinking about making other "stuff" on the lathe, and ocasionaly I even get beyond the thinking part. But I take the most pleasure in bowls and platters. I have most every tool availble for the lathe but I am always looking for a new tool. More than looking for a new tool I am looking for a new hunk of wood. While a corner woodworker (sometimes called flat woodworker) can never have enough clamps, I find most woodturners can never have enough turning stock. The woodturning club I belong to has a Christmas party each year and part of that party is a "grab bag". We bring in a turning, that is judged by the people who come to the party. The people who make the top three turnings get prizes (like sandpaper or a tool). The real prize though is the exchange of turnings that comes from this colection of turnings. Some of my most cherished turned objects are the ones I have recieved from these grab bags.

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2/1/05, 4:34 PM #2

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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I'd Like to Know More too!

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>I'm curious to know about the Bedan as well. It's a tool that I don't own but have picked up on many occasions tempted to buy. John Hill used one a lot at Arrowmont when I was there and it looked like a great addition to his arsenal of tools. After playing with it a bit I thought it might be a very useful tool, or a nice replacement for my skews :) It's not a tool you hear a lot of discussion about but I would love to know more about what and how people are using it.

Jennifer

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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2/1/05, 5:44 PM #3

Pascal Oudet
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>Richard, I mostly use bedan with bevel down, sometimes up. it seems the most traditional way is bevel up, but the tool position is a bit more difficult to master.

Jen, I had written a page about the bedan on my website. it should answer some of your questions.

it won't replace your skew, but it's quite useful.

Pascal

Bedan's page

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2/2/05, 2:26 AM #4

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Thank you Pascal!

Jennifer@Indy.USA

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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2/2/05, 9:52 AM #5

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>I'll check out Pascal's site but I always use it narrow side down. When sharpened on a grinder it becomes concave. This is the most useful tool for removing wood from and sizing spindles. I gave a demo and made some tops and used it take down the wood for the top handle. Lots of shaving, oohs and ahhs, and I sold out all the bedans I brought with me to sell =o)

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