Maple HF Rough Outs

[Steve Schlumpf]

Figured that since weekends are usually pretty slow – I would post my latest HF rough outs. The southwest style HF is fairly good size and a little over 1” thick so I should have plenty of wood available to create its final form once it is dry. Lots of nice features in this chunk of maple – bark, knots, and lots of curl.

I started the SW HF on Friday and finished it today. On those times when I don’t finish a turning in one sitting - I loosely wrap a plastic grocery bag around the turning to prevent rapid water loss. Works great but even when left just overnight it is real easy for mold to show up!

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Also, here is my attempt at turning an end-grain vase. Maple, 10 ½” tall x 4 ¼” wide. It just came out of the DNA bath, so it is a little darker in color than normal.

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As always, any and all comments are welcome!

Thanks for looking!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking pieces Steve. Those ought to finish out right nicely. I had a chance to do some turning today. I have the remaining 7 cherry salad bowls roughed and in the DNA. Will wrap in brown grocery sack next Friday or so.

[Kirk Miller]

How long does everyone let their Roughs soak in DNA? I read somewhere that overnight is good enough, then I read where Bernie had his Cherry salad bowls in DNA and would be taking them out next Friday. Should I be leaving my Roughs in DNA longer?

[Kirk Miller]

I didn't mean to Hijack the thread I lost touch with reality for a second.

[mike fuson]

Looks like they will be good ones Steve.

24 hours Kirk.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Kirk - depending on how big & thick the turning is - I usually let it soak for at least 6 hours but usually for overnight as a minimum. When I first started using DNA I soaked the bowls for about 2 hours and most of them survived. Found that wasn't enough time when it came to hollow forms. You will have to experiment to find what works best for you.

[Chris Rae]

The southwest one looks like a really nice piece of wood, I'm looking forward to seeing it finished. They both look great so far.

PS: I just noticed the tool rest in your pics, would you mind telling me where you got it?
Chris

[Steve Schlumpf]

Chris - thanks for the kind words! I have a couple of tool rests - as well as my hollowing systems from Randy Privett. I love them and couldn't imagine anything better!

Check out Randy's work here: http://www.monster-wood-tool.com/wst_page5.html

[Chris Rae]

Thanks Steve!

[Rick Prosser]

Hmmm....hollow forms.....they are on my to do list.

Looks good Steve!

For DNA soaking, I go 24 hours, or until I remember to remove them :p
It does not seem to hurt to leave them in for days....or a week :o

[Steve Mawson]

Steve that maple is just beautiful. Great piece of wood and the SW form is one of my top 10 all time favorites. Looking forward to the final finish.

[Jarrod McGehee]

awesome work Steve. You rock. and the HF is coming along nicely.