Kathy Marshall
11-09-2013, 9:48 PM
This is the 1st thing I've turned in weeks, I've been keeping busy with other things and haven't really missed my turning time, but now that I have more time on my hands I'll be getting back to it.
A couple of weeks ago I picked up some big pieces of ash and the tree trimmers asked if I would turn something for the owner of the ash tree. They suggested a chip n dip bowl. So after replacing my chain saw (that's another story), I cut a slab off one of the biggest pieces, manhandled it on the bandsaw (it weighed about 60#) and cut out a 16" blank. I had to shave it in a few spots to get it to clear the ways, but finally got it spinning freely.
I turned it over several days in short sessions, a few more days on sanding then today carved the feet and started applying walnut oil.
Since the inner bowl is raised on a pedestal of sorts, I hollowed out the base a bit so there wouldn't be such a thick section of wood at the bottom. Hopefully it will dry without cracking.
It's 15" x 5" with the 1st of several coats of walnut oil. Nothing fancy about the wood or bowl, but it's the biggest chip n dip bowl I've turned.
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Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.
A couple of weeks ago I picked up some big pieces of ash and the tree trimmers asked if I would turn something for the owner of the ash tree. They suggested a chip n dip bowl. So after replacing my chain saw (that's another story), I cut a slab off one of the biggest pieces, manhandled it on the bandsaw (it weighed about 60#) and cut out a 16" blank. I had to shave it in a few spots to get it to clear the ways, but finally got it spinning freely.
I turned it over several days in short sessions, a few more days on sanding then today carved the feet and started applying walnut oil.
Since the inner bowl is raised on a pedestal of sorts, I hollowed out the base a bit so there wouldn't be such a thick section of wood at the bottom. Hopefully it will dry without cracking.
It's 15" x 5" with the 1st of several coats of walnut oil. Nothing fancy about the wood or bowl, but it's the biggest chip n dip bowl I've turned.
274720274721274722
Thanks for looking!
Comments and critiques are welcome.