questions about goblets

[Joe Tonich]

I can't wait until I find what I consider a good BOWL scraper.

Ken...this is what I use for scraping mostly. http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cg...n&key=161-8004 I do have an outboard grind on another I made from a Delta set I bought on the cheap, but it isn't nearly as thick and is prone to chatter. I'm thinking of grinding the Sorby sorta like that with a longer radius.

I was just acknowledging the existance of varying methods of achieving the same results!

That's cool. There are some turners out there that lift their snouts at ya when they see ya buying a scraper. I've actually had someone tell me to sell my lathe cause I'll never be a turner if I have to use scrapers (at a WoodCraft store....a customer, not employee). I'm getting better with my gouges, but still don't get the finish I can from a scraper sometimes. I say use what ya need to get the results ya want.

BTW.....how's that new tool doing? Have you used it yet?

Unfortunately no....haven't had a chance to get the wheels yet. I need to get to a Sporting Goods store this weekend. Hopefully it will be in use soon.

[Curt Fuller]

There are some turners out there that lift their snouts at ya when they see ya buying a scraper. I've actually had someone tell me to sell my lathe cause I'll never be a turner if I have to use scrapers (at a WoodCraft store....a customer, not employee). I'm getting better with my gouges, but still don't get the finish I can from a scraper sometimes. I say use what ya need to get the results ya want.

Hey Joe, I think the real test in what tool you use is in the results. From looking at your nice goblet I'd say it doesn't matter if you used a sharpened screw driver, so long as it works for you and gives the results you're after. One thing about scrapers though is they never seem to come shaped the way I like them. I usually end up grinding and shaping to get one I like.

[Joe Tonich]

Brad, Glad to hear your not 'Anti' I didn't mean to sound like a schmuck....and I apologize. It's just there are a few out there that are too good for people like me that use em and they drive me nuts.

Welcome, and hope to see some posts of your work. As you can see, we like pic's.

[Brad Thompson]

Mark,
Per your request (I also understand there are Picture Police on this board ) here are some goblets that haven't been grabbed by family.

Apologies in advance for the poor quality photos.

Brad

8" walnut


6 1/2" walnut



5 1/2 in walnut


6 and 5 1/5 in mahogany

[Brad Thompson]

Hi Joe,
No apologies needed or offense taken here.

I have many (some bad) ways to make sawdust from perfectly good wood. I normally always use my scrapers to touch up/remove tool marks on the bottom inside of my bowls.

In case our postings crossed in the night, some picts are above.

Thanks,
Brad

[Mark Cothren]

Hey, nice goblets Brad! Those skinny little legs look sexy...

I have yet to attempt a goblet. Something tells me I'd be makin' kindling for the fireplace...

[Bernie Weishapl]

Brad those are some beautiful goblets. I say to each his own. If you are more comfortable using a scraper then so be it. If you are more comfortable with a bowl gouge or spindle gouge so be it. I like using a skew a lot since I learned how to use it. There are some that won't even pick one up. To me it doesn't make any difference what you use as long as the end results is what you want.

[Dennis Peacock]

Very nice goblets Brad.....

Hartselle, AL hugh? I used to work with a guy that lived in Hartselle and worked in Huntsville on the arsenal. So I guess you drive across the river bridge in to work each day? I worked and lived in Huntsville for over 17 years, so I know the area really well. Was raised in Union Grove, AL. Welcome to SMC...!!!!!

[Brad Thompson]

Gents,
Thank you for the kind words.
Brad

[Brad Thompson]

Dennis,
Thanks for the welcome and comments on the goblets.

Actually am a recent transplant to Hartselle from No. VA/DC area. Moved here to get out of that high cost, massive traffic mess. Have a brother that lives here. Am USAF Ret. so run up across the river to the arsenal occassionally

Am lucky to have a couple of web/technology companies that allow me to work from a home office (and sneak out to the shop on a regular basis).

Thanks again,
Brad

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautiful goblets Brad!

[Ben Werner]

Nice goblets and welcome!

[Ben Werner]

heres the pics! ones the front, drive area, ones the full lathe, and the other is showing the width of the bed.
Ben

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Very pretty goblets, Brad. I hope my skills can get to that point...

[Keith Burns]

Hey Brad, I missed this string but would like to also extend a "Welcome" to the Creek. Won't find a better bunch of guys anywhere. Great looking Goblets. Look forward to seeing more of your work.