Bill Bolen
02-10-2008, 12:52 PM
About 18 months ago I posted a question asking for help with an Elm crotch piece that I was going to turn into a bowl. My concern was the huge crack in the blank where the bark inclusion was. Following you advice I didn’t throw it away but rough turned and bagged it.
About 2 months ago I again asked for advice as the split at the crotch had grown during the drying process. I was going to pitch it in the burn barrel but accepting your kind advice I kept it. I dug out all the loose bark and filled it with a mix of epoxy and coffee. After drying I finished the rough turn.
Still being a bit nervous about this thing I humbly asked for advice again! I NEEDED to throw this out, but you folks would have none of that!
To make a long story a little shorter I follow your advice and took a deep breath and finished turning the bowl yesterday. It came out just great. The epoxy patch turned just as you folks said it would and adds a lot to the bowl.
Thanks again for ALL the repeated help! Enjoy the pics as I enjoy the bowl!
Finished with mineral oil waiting to be buffed. 6 ¾” X 4”. I turned the bottom using my newly made Longworth chuck. I liked it better than the cole jaws too.
Bill
About 2 months ago I again asked for advice as the split at the crotch had grown during the drying process. I was going to pitch it in the burn barrel but accepting your kind advice I kept it. I dug out all the loose bark and filled it with a mix of epoxy and coffee. After drying I finished the rough turn.
Still being a bit nervous about this thing I humbly asked for advice again! I NEEDED to throw this out, but you folks would have none of that!
To make a long story a little shorter I follow your advice and took a deep breath and finished turning the bowl yesterday. It came out just great. The epoxy patch turned just as you folks said it would and adds a lot to the bowl.
Thanks again for ALL the repeated help! Enjoy the pics as I enjoy the bowl!
Finished with mineral oil waiting to be buffed. 6 ¾” X 4”. I turned the bottom using my newly made Longworth chuck. I liked it better than the cole jaws too.
Bill