Wednesday's Wisdom For Woodturners March 4, 2020

[lew]

Daylight Savings time begins this coming weekend. Don't be late to Sunday School!!!

 

 

Our Patriot Turners-

Last weeks "Wednesday's..." had a reply from @Gerald showing us some tops he made. His post generated several comments-

 

In case you missed it, here's the link to where the conversation begins-

How about that cool way Gerald hold his turnings while the finish dries!

 

Gerald then showed us some of the other tops he has turned-

 

 

Check this post for more examples-

 

 

 

I need to apologize to @Masonsailor. I completely missed his post on the additional work he has done on the Lazy Susan Tulips.

 

 

Check out the metal work and his installation progress-

 

 

Member @Bob Hodge posted a beautiful cherry bowl-

 

Bob also asked our opinion concerning finishing the inside of a turning. He received a bunch of responses. Please head on over to his post and maybe you can add to the ideas from our turners-

 

 

Bob also made us all jealous with this post about his new source of turning wood! How's this for some beautiful grain-

 

 

Check out where Bob picked up this gorgeous piece of wood-

 

 

@FrederickH asked our opinion on some shop made turning tools. 

 

Check out Rick's post and see if you can add any information to help him out-

 

 

@Woodbutcherbynight asked our opinion on a technique for turning a narrow mortice-

 

He received several ideas on procedure and tools. What do you think would be the best way to accomplish what he wanted to do?

 

 

The topic of working with textures continues to receive comments and questions. If you haven't been following along, here is some additional information-

 

 

What’s Coming Up-

Our awesome sponsor, Easy Wood Tools, wanted everyone to know they will be displaying their products at the Secaucus, NJ Woodworking Show. Thanks @Jim from Easy Wood Tools!

 

 

Also-

 

Click on the above images for links to more information.

 

 

For The Newbies-

You have seen them in the videos and social media. You have probably thought "I can do that!" Well here is your chance to give it a try. Mike Peace shows us the steps for making a small Winged Bowl.

 

 

Expand Your Horizons-

Tim Yoder is always enjoyable to watch turning. With this video, Tim gives us an insight into what the turning might look like when still hidden within the tree.

 

 

 

New Turning Items-

Saw this while watching a live feed from Carl Jacobson. It's not really a "new " item but it might just open up a new avenue for some of our turning endeavors-

 

A Carving Stand that can be locked into your lathe banjo or bench mounted. It accepts your lathe chuck so you don't have to unmount your turning. Available from- https://trentboschtools.com/product-category/carvingstands/

 

 

Everything Else-

Well, I finally finished up that hollow vessel (spaceship). Two applications of brush on gloss poly and an application of black acrylic paint on the inside. The black burned rings on either side of the gold leaf aren't as pronounced as I imagined they would be. Live and learn. I am more please with the photo results from the Mike Peace imitated photo booth. I do need to be more careful in making sure all of the dust is removed before taking pictures.

 

 

 

 

 

I have on final piece of that walnut log. But, this failure is going to mean a different, smaller turning. Just have to figure out how to remount it-

 

 

 

Also started an elm bowl from the old tree we had taken down last year. Roughed out and now soaking in the liquid soap/water solution.

 

 

 

 

Safe turning

 

 

 

[Gerald]

Thanks again Lew. I have the Bosch carving setup and it works great. Now to find the time to carve. Oh by the way carving like that does create a large mess so I try to have a vacum port catch at least some of the dust.

 

Your photography has improved much so now lets work on a very difficult area: glare. Try a softer light . Reflected light sometime helps or shooting the light thru a white fabric. You can also bounce light off reflectors which you can buy fairly  cheaply.

[Gunny]

A great post @lew  another good week for us.  Didn't get anymore done on the lathe.  Have a dust hood I am working on to use on my other lathe.  Had enough of the mess and have been using it more lately so DC has become a NEED.  Which of course  led me to a shelf I have been meaning to organize some storage on.  That became a priority.  Turning will have to wait till next week.

[Jim L]

Thanks for the mention @lew, love, love your spaceship...  which is now in the gallery section of our website 

 

https://www.easywoodtools.com/

 

[HandyDan]

Love your spaceship Lew.  Turned out well.  The winged bowl is a nice project for a piece grabbed from the firewood pile.

[lew]

@Gerald Thank You! And, thanks for the tips on the lighting/glare problem. I have an LED shop light I am using. I will try to soften the glare with some fabric. I made a reflector but will have to experiment a bit to learn to use it.

 

@Woodbutcherbynight Thanks! Funny how one job leads to three more!

 

@Jim from Easy Wood Tools Thank You!!! I am honored to have it on your site!

 

@HandyDan Thanks!

[Gene Howe]

@lew, While we often see uniqueness, beauty and skill on this site, your weekly posts really highlights those qualities among our turners. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated. Thanks, buddy!

[lew]

Thank You! @Gene Howe! We have some awesome talent that are kind enough to share their beautiful works. Makes the weekly post so much fun and easy to do.