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  1. 10-30-2010, 9:30 AM #1
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    First HF Attempt..

    Well I finally was able to give the monster rig from Randy P. a try.
    All in all things went quite well for this first go. Except for not setting the laser correctly near the bottom and got just a tad thin in the wall.
    Keen eyes will see the speck of light coming through...

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    Other than that I was quite happy how this first one turned out.
    Simple form of walnut 3.5X3. And not a lot of time spent of finishing as this one will sit by my lathe to be little reminder....
    Next will be to try and have a smaller entry hole
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    I have to say that rig from Randy sure makes the learning curve on hollowing quite short. Sweet tool. Thanks again Randy.


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  3. 10-30-2010, 9:52 AM #2
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    Gary, you certainly did well with the first run!! Great little form, and an excellent training piece. Walnut is such a great wood to work with, and you did right by this piece.

    I am betting bowls make up a lot less of your future turnings!!

    By the way, you could set in a collar on this one, put on a lid and finial, and the hole would be smaller!
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  4. 10-30-2010, 10:08 AM #3
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    Nicely done, Gary. I think you will continue to love that hollowing system. I'm looking forward to your future forms.
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  5. 10-30-2010, 10:35 AM #4
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    Really well done. It will get easier the more you do. Look forward to more HF's.
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    nice 1st, heck nice any #.... Keep em coming!
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  7. 10-30-2010, 10:51 AM #6
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    A fine first. You will only get better as the hf addiction further infects you...Bill..
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  8. 10-30-2010, 11:21 AM #7
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    OK, I am jealous. Nice piece. What wood is that?
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    Gary - Congrats on your first HF! Very nice work!

    Only have to go through the side of your HF a few times to remember to set your laser in line with your cutter! Good thing you learned that lesson right off!

    Looking forward to seeing HF #2! Have fun!
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    An extremely well done first HF....good continuous curve.....great wood and finish!

    Well done!
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    Nice job Gary! As a fellow member of the "Just-got-my-Monster-from-Randy" club, this thing is a blast!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Burr View Post
    Nice job Gary! As a fellow member of the "Just-got-my-Monster-from-Randy" club, this thing is a blast!!
    I look forward to joining this club...
    (gone to search for loose change in the couch cushions)

    You are off to a great start Gary!
    thanks for the peek,
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    "Except for not setting the laser correctly..."

    I'm finding the laser to be a good guide but not infallible. It's also imperative that you get it locked down tight because any vibration can cause it to creep.
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