Ugly Cracked Bowls...

Yes Indeed -- Well Put.  Wood Stoves Work, Too!

Re: Yes Indeed -- Well Put.  Wood Stoves Work, Too

John Jordan

Well, enough has been said here, so I won't add anything, but I do agree with Brad. Above all be safe and encourage others to be safe when giving advice. If anyone is interested in my methods and philosophy on this, there are at least a couple of good articles on my website that cover the subject pretty well. I do it the way I do because it always seemed logical.

John

Re: Yes Indeed -- Well Put.  Wood Stoves Work, Too

Dale Gillaspy

Brad, I think I probably owe you an apology. I know you didn't mean to come off like I said you did, and most people probably didn't take it that way. I am sorry for jumping to that conclusion. I take safety very seriously. There are enough inherent risks without taking unnecessary precautions. I guess my issue was the appearance part of the statement. There are things that some find really appealing, while others find it abhorrent, and vice versa. I don't find butterfly repairs on cracks all that appealing, but others do, and that is great.

I have lost some pieces, and successfully turned others with cracks using various methods, even wrapping the piece in cellophane wrap while it was hollowed. Some with success, others, not so much.

I guess my only point was that I don't think that just because it has a crack, it takes it out of the running for turning. There are a lot of other factors, at least to me.

No Worries, Dale!  Just One Fella's Opinion.