The 8" x 1" culprit (from an old oak fireplace mantle), and the result. Time for a trip to WoodCrafter's (and Wal-mart for undies...)
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The 8" x 1" culprit (from an old oak fireplace mantle), and the result. Time for a trip to WoodCrafter's (and Wal-mart for undies...)
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Good grief Rick! Glad it's only new undies you need.
That was a very hard lesson on why a roughing gouge shouldn't be used on facegrain/bowl oriented wood, only spindles.
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Ouch! I'm glad you didn't need extensive personal repair on that one, Rick.
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Face-grain and a roughing gouge...guess there really is a reason they say that's a no-no.
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Been there,done that!!!
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LUCKLY..............Ain't been there....................Ain't done THAT.
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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That piece of metal on the left, is (was) that your rest? Did you break that too?! That must've been a hell of a crash. Glad you're still in one piece. Thanks for posting, we could all use a safety reminder now and then.
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Wow Nasty catch about how fast were you turning? glad to see you were not hurt!
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Rick - Glad you're okay. My guess it that there was a big lesson learned here. And one you won't likely ever forget.
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OOOOOO... now that's a bad day. I'm glad you're ok except for a little extra laundry.
I would guess you have learned your lesson and won't be doing that again. Thanks for sharing to help remind the oldies and present a learning opportunity for the new guys.
Hope you're back up and running soon.
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Ooops!...did you by any chance forgot your were turning face grain.
But in any case, with the strongest catch there is NO reasons for the roughing gouge to break. May I say that even if it was not a proper usage, this gouge DID HAVE a defect…
You learned the bad way, but I will sure be cautious in buying a new one…
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but it is one of those "small things" that slip your mind. Just "truing up the edge a little", and WHAM. Being as how I'm a firm believer in the face shield, apron, never standing directly in front, etc., etc. - no harm done except for the trip to the tool mart. I had even turned the little lathe to the lowest setting, as I was going to remount the piece next.
Glad it might be a reminder of when you take short-cuts or get too comfortable.
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Oooooh... that would not be fun.
I don't get what is so bad about using roughing gouges for the outside of bowls... that is the way I usually do it. Maybe I won't be trying it again though.
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Jonathon, take a good look at the picture of the broken tang and see how little supporting metal is there.
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Ouch !Did that once, piece was bigger and the tool smaller brings back old pain! Make us rethink our techniques.
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