It's been a busy week here. Not much turning but still in the shop.

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

@Ron Altier has really been industrious this week and wins the prize for the most posts!

 

Ron is still experimenting with the UV activated finish he first mentioned a couple of weeks ago. He used it on this fabulous ornament-

 

He describes more about what he is learning about the characteristics of this finish in his post-

 

 

Ron also posted a question to our members about the Hut Crystal Coat finish. Check out his post and see if you can give him input on your experiences with it-

 

 

@Masonsailor showed us his progress on his "tulip" turnings-

 

If you haven't been following his progress, you can check out his thread here-

 

 

@Pauley turned his Celtic knot rolling pin and it is a beauty!

 

He received lots of great comments. Head over to his post and see what our turners had to say-

 

 

Back in the summer, @John Morris asked our members about the Ring Master turning tool. There has been some additional information shared on that thread. Here's the thread in its entirety-

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools alerted us to this weekend's show. Click on the image for the link to more information and registration.

 

 

For The Newbies-

I accidentally stumbled onto a series of videos from Stuart Batty. These videos cover a wide range of turning topics and techniques. 

Here's the link to the video set- https://vimeo.com/woodturning

 

A random selection of the videos available-

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Easy Wood Tools has a Youtube video demonstrating the use of their negative rake scrapers on acrylics. You can see why their negative rake scrapers have gained the respect of turners!

 

 

 

Tim Yoder posted the making of a beautiful Crater Burl Bowl. As always, Tim's videos are enjoyable and informative.

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Jerry Marcantel (Nubsnstubs) added a video showing/describing his tailstock steady. I think we mentioned this in this past but this video shows it in action along with some of the other wood lathe holding items.

 

 

Everything Else-

Mike Peace added a video on turning a natural edge bowl from a green log. Love those long shavings!!

 

 

 

I mentioned  there was very little lathe work for me. It seems this project has been 1 step forward 3 steps back. I finally got the inside of that spalted maple bowl turned out and sanded. Flipped it around the turn off the recess and finish out the bottom. The strapping tape is just for safety. Didn't want to put too much pressure on the punky soft wood.

 

 

Just got the bottom shaped when I heard a "pop".

 

 

 

Two cracks (insert a very long string of Navy language here)! Went ahead and finished sanding the bottom. Then tried to fix the cracks

 

I'll need to do some touch-up sanding around the glue joints and put some sort of finish on it.

 

 

Safe turning

 

Wow another action packed weekly post.  Holy smokes I hope we have nothing to do at work for the next week or so.  

 

Made some extra cash and decided to treat myself to another new tool from Easy Wood Tools.  Called @Jim from Easy Wood Tools and with his help determined what size I needed to start with and which one of 3 to try first.  Landed up ordering a #2 Hollower.  Today I went and  installed a toilet for someone and with that extra cash paid a visit to Peachtree Woodworking.  Lo and behold look what they have in stock??  Got to see the next few I want up close.  Didn't get any, had other items on the list that I did have $$ for.  Guy asks me which one I was looking to purchase.  I told him, "all of them"!

 

 

 

39 minutes ago, Woodbutcherbynight said:

Today I went and  installed a toilet

Just replaced one too. Steel bolts that had been there close to 50 years. What a pain!!! No payment. 

Lew I feel your pain. I watched all of Stuart's videos about 5 years ago and he does a great job and they are short so he makes the point and leaves it there. Now as to Tim's video I have a large cherry burl that has been waiting over a year.

Thanks for this weeks video posts.  I sure enjoy viewing them.  I enjoy Tim Yoder and haven't seen him in awhile.

I hate that about your bowl Lew - it sure is a beauty.

@Woodbutcherbynight Thanks!I'm sure glad there isn't a Peachtree Store near here- I'd never have any lunch money!!

 

@Gerald Thank You! I'm determined not to have that bowl end up in the burn pit.

 

@HandyDan Thanks!

 

@Cal Thank You! I'm anxious to see what it will look like with a finish.

Just watched the jaws and chucks video.  Excellent!!

 

As is your usual @lew another thread of information to learn.  Also, I love the reviews that we may miss during the week.  Did you use epoxy to glue it back together?  I like the strap clamp if that is what it is called.  I have a similar one from HF but have yet to use it.  I was planning to use it on picture frames.  

 

 

 

21 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

As is your usual @lew another thread of information to learn.  Also, I love the reviews that we may miss during the week.  Did you use epoxy to glue it back together?  I like the strap clamp if that is what it is called.  I have a similar one from HF but have yet to use it.  I was planning to use it on picture frames.  

 

 

 

Thanks! Actually, I used Titebond glue. Applied it over the crack, on the inside, and then used the shop vac to pull it into the crack. Did this a couple of times to make sure the glue was into the crack and then used the strap clamp to pull it together. Seems to be holding but haven't had a chance to re-sand or apply finish.

1 hour ago, HandyDan said:

Just watched the jaws and chucks video.  Excellent!!

 

Thanks! Glad you found it worthwhile!

The jaws and chucks was more detailed than what Eddie Castelin did several years ago.  Mr. Eddie made it clear but this was very clear and makes complete sense.  Thank you.