Lets see...
I've used allen wrenches, open end wrenches, screw drivers, hack saw blades, sawzall blades, bandsaw blades, carving tools and even a kitchen knife to turn.
No reason wood chisels...
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Lets see...
I've used allen wrenches, open end wrenches, screw drivers, hack saw blades, sawzall blades, bandsaw blades, carving tools and even a kitchen knife to turn.
No reason wood chisels...
I spoke to soon, Bill is gone again
Thank You Ken
You heard it here Reed
Sadly, Bill Grumbine has been removed form this forum for speaking his piece. I also understand that Chis Burton has also been removed for defending Bill.
If anyone knows Chris's email address,...
FYI: African Blackwood "Dalbergia melanoxylon"is a rosewood.
I love that bowl. Great Work Mike!
Nice piece Travis!
Well I have to say, that picture doesn't do it justice. I oughta know.
Thanks everyone, sometimes yo do get lucky.
I'm going to give the design another chance to be a hollow form.
http://simplyturning.com/gallery/albums/Segmented/Segmented_Bubinga_Bowl_b.jpg
This almost finished as a hollow form.
I was speaking to another turner about a mishap I had a while back.
I...
I don't know Mike...
Those pictures are dated 3/16/04.
Does your VCR flash 12:00 AM too?:D
Nice Haul! That crotch looks real promising
http://www.woodturner.org/resources/toxicity.cfm
This page has a few links for wood/tree id
Lookin Good Tom, you should try to make a drum out of that:D:p
As others have stated, Ruth Niles stoppers are the best out there
http://www.torne-lignum.com/stoppers.html
Here are more links for wood ID
http://www.woodturner.org/resources/toxicity.cfm
I want to start off by saying that I usually don't like pieces like this. But this one really struck a chord with me. It is really stunning. The form just flows so nice. I would love to see this one...
You can't go wrong with a classic shape.
Looks real nice
That's called R&D, David is looking for someone else to pay for that
Brian
I do the same as Malcolm. My parting tool is made from a 1/32" sawzall blade and I cut a kerf that is 3/64" to 1/16" wide. Remember, as the heat builds up , the wood will expand, resulting...
You can't kiln dry logs, especially ones that are 22" thick. It will just crack.
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Kiln dried wood can also warp
David, why not buy the wood and have it shipped to Brian?:rolleyes::D;)
First I want to say that I think you did a wonderful job on this, you should be proud of this one.
The placement of the feature band looks right on. Your wood choices look great. I also really...
Did you ever rip a log in half with a chainsaw?
Imagine cutting endgrain with a bandsaw.
Now what type of problems will you have with a nice thick green log?
Well Said Andy