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russell dietrich
04-12-2015, 2:48 AM
311332Bowls turned for ladies in a knitting club. Learned to air dry, causing the bowl to split. I drill a hole when the split gets abou 1/2 way down. I then bag, dry, and finish turning. Red cedar bowls tuned thick for extra weight. Using this method, I haven't had any unwanted cracking after the bowl is finished.
daryl moses
04-12-2015, 7:43 AM
Very nice!!
David Delo
04-12-2015, 7:55 AM
One of these days I'll get one of these off my bucket list. These are beautiful Russell.
Thom Sturgill
04-12-2015, 9:09 AM
Since cedar is a long desired wood for hope chests and anything containing woolens, I'm sure the women really appreciate the timber selection. As David said, I've got to get a couple of these off my to-do list for the LOML.
Harold Tinling
04-12-2015, 11:26 AM
Very nice bowls. What method do you use to cut the wool slot?
russell dietrich
04-12-2015, 12:19 PM
Harold
I use a power carving tool with a shaft, and a 3/16 dia cutter. I clean the slot up with a air file set from HF.
Ryan Mooney
04-12-2015, 12:24 PM
Nice looking bowls! The flared rim works nicely with them here.
Good call on making them a bit heavy - that was my first mistake on the first batch :D
The only other thing I'd add is make sure the slot is smooth smooth smooth or you'll definitely hear about it from the complaints department.
Robert Willing
04-12-2015, 2:24 PM
Very nice bowls Russell I have been thinking of making some with segmented bowls. What size did you select? I am going to submit some turned yarn holders a soon as my knee starts to feel better after total replacement last Tuesday.
russell dietrich
04-12-2015, 2:54 PM
Robert
The bowls are 7-8"dia by 5" h, turned side grain (not end grain).
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