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Wow, I was a little shocked to learn that a 7 year old was using the lathe! Obviously you are not worried about kids with powertools? I was just curious how you got her started so young without...

Thanks for your kind comments. I was thinking the form needed some work!!! That was the hardest part was trying to get the outside to be the same as the inside lines. I used the caliper God gave...

Canon G4 Digital. I need to find a better background too.

Here is an almost finished redwood burl bowl. It is 8 inches in diameter and just about 2 inches deep. So far it is only finished with BLO. I will probably put shellac on it then wax, followed by...

I need to invest in a scraper for using to finish out bowls and such. I do most bowls 10" and less in diameter and so would it be better to buy a round-nose scraper or square-nose scraper (the ones...

Yes, maybe I need to review the part on finishing bowls for the cut on the inside to get it smooth. But, if I remember, doesn't his rough-out look almost smooth without the shear cuts?

Actually...

This weekend, I finally was able to rough out the second ambrosia maple bowl blank from Jim. This on was a little smaller diameter but a little deeper. I tried some different ways of holding the...

I turned a small mallet with a purpleheart head. It turned purplish-brown and then I sat it in the sun for a short time and then covered it in BLO. It is a dark, deep purple now. The end grain is...

Jim, I have a 1/2" bowl gouge. You may be right in that it needs a little sharpening. Also, as mentioned by others, I have been keeping that tool rest very close to the inside work. I would stop...

Main point of this whole post is: boy do I have a lot to learn!

Here is a pic of my first bowl. I have tried two others so far with no success as the cheap face plate with the first bowl cracked...

When exactly do you fill the void when turning a bowl? I have a myrtle blank that will most likely have a small void in it.

Woah, I missed that. Last time I checked I only remember one in Abq. The other is so much closer and smaller (which I prefer!). I sent an email. Thanks to you and Jim for the suggestion!

Local is 3 hours away....ONE way. Oh well.

I do have it, but unless I missed it, the above questions were not answered.

Ok, I have some various questions that pertain to bowl turning:

1) when turning a bowl, do you periodically stop to check for cracks, etc. so that you can fill them in with CA glue? Or is this...

What type of container do you use to soak them in? After you soak them, what do you use to measure their weight?

I have the 10mm (3/8") chisel you posted above. I have recently done a lot of chopping with it. It is a heafty beast of a chisel, but that is what it is supposed to be. However, and this may be...

I am very ignorant as to even where to purchase either a $20 mask or the trend-air. I would most likely have to buy it online. Any sites would help. I will search for trend-air now.

Ok, not a football call here...but a request for info on what type of facemask to buy. I am not sure I want to get the high end. Just something that will work in protecting myself from flying...

Yes, I was worried about oak being good for a mallet. However, I don't intend to use it to chop mortises. I think it's main use will be for tapping chisels while paring. Or possible tapping...

Uh, yeah, I'd say so. Pretty scary! I hope someday to get a feel for all these tools.

Well, let's just say I was using tools that were no where near sharp. It was actually frustrating, but I got what I needed done. If I take the class next year (assuming I won't get my lathe built...

Probably. Maybe I'll just use it on the handle or skip it altogether. I wanted to fill in the pores, especially on the handle, but it may not matter anyway.

Ok, so I tried to turn the elm bowl yesterday at my last class. Unfortunately, the spar chuck would keep slipping and the blank was never stable to 'square' up the faces and edge. I only spent 10...

I believe it is Chinese Elm. How do you go about sealing it?