Gary Max
06-06-2005, 2:51 PM
This will be the largest bowl I have ever tried to turn. Thought I would share the set up with you. Of course this is how I do it---this aint the only way--heck it may not be the best way. I am a big fan of face plates for items of the size and weight---I just feel safer.
I am starting with a Cedar log that is a about 20 inches wide.
After marking where I want my cut I use my chainsaw to rip the log in half.
This log has been sitting in my shop for several years so it aint real wet.
I did get a blank 18 1/2 wide out of the log---the other half of the log will be cut for smaller items--maybe a real nice vase.
After I have the blank cut in half --I cut the best circle I can get. This thing is way off balance the way it is
Mounted on my lathe she turns fine at 100 rpms which is where I will start working on her at.
I am starting with a Cedar log that is a about 20 inches wide.
After marking where I want my cut I use my chainsaw to rip the log in half.
This log has been sitting in my shop for several years so it aint real wet.
I did get a blank 18 1/2 wide out of the log---the other half of the log will be cut for smaller items--maybe a real nice vase.
After I have the blank cut in half --I cut the best circle I can get. This thing is way off balance the way it is
Mounted on my lathe she turns fine at 100 rpms which is where I will start working on her at.