I had an idea

[ROY DICK]

With a Homer Simpson DOH :(.
I got some 2 x 12 from a home builder in the area.
I thought I would turn this, sand to 120 and then wire brush. Then take it outside and burn it some what. Then wipe off the bowl with a rag to lighten it up. Then put a finish on it.
As you can see I didn't make it that far.
When it blew I heard it wiz buy my head. It reminded me of the bullets when I was in Viet Nam ( 68-69). Oh well no harm no foul.
I had a face sheild on.

[Chris Rae]

I'm glad you're okay!!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Glad you weren't hurt! That could have ruined your whole day!

[Mike Minto]

musta been spinnin' kinda fast. what kind of tool is that on the lathe? looks like a spindlemaster - or is it a scraper? mike :confused: (ps, glad you still have your head!)

[Rob Cunningham]

Glad it wizzed by and didn't take any divots from your head.

[Scott Hackler]

That looks to be a Sorby extra HD bowl scraper. I have one as well and it is awesome. Its also a monster. Looks like a giant butter knife!

As a related note, my only UFO happened during the use of this particular tool. A catch with it is a BAD catch, expecially with dry wood. It works great on the inside of green bowls.

[ROY DICK]

Thanks everyone.

Mike, it is was Scott said. I was turnig about 450 rpm.
You don't want to know my wife said about my idea. :eek:

Roy

[Alan Tolchinsky]

Glad you're o.k. Don't ever give up "trying" things. Just be as safe as you can. I like to wear as much protective stuff as my body will take when I do "off the wall" stuff.

[Skip Spaulding]

Glad your ok Roy, my wife says I should wear my old hockey equipment! Probably the helmet and face guard wouldn't be a bad idea!
Seems like most of my mistakes come off at 90 degrees to the headstock so I try not to get in line of fire but some times it's hard not to. The ricochet is hard to anticipate, got a cellar window last session.

[phil harold]

just remember to keep a thick layer of curls on your floor
just in case you get hit in the head and knocks you out cold,
you will have a soft landing :D

[Bernie Weishapl]

Glad you are ok and it missed.


Yep Roy your wife probably said the same thing mine would have.:eek::D:rolleyes::cool:;)