Wow. I guess you use a 55 gal. drum for the DNA soak, huh?
Wow. I guess you use a 55 gal. drum for the DNA soak, huh?
Cody
Logmaster LM-1 sawmill, 30 hp Kioti tractor w/ FEL, Stihl 290 chainsaw, 300 bf cap. Solar Kiln
Joe that is an amazing piece of work. I hope you post pics of the hollowing process and the finished product. You should sell some of those pics to Robust as a testament for the capacity of their lathes.
Keep us posted on progress
Kirk
"There is nothing more dangerous than a resourcful idiot".....Dilbert
Man,
I bet that baby sent you to the sharpener a few times.
Dewey
"Everything is better with Inlay or Marquetry!"
That's impressive. I'm so inspired, I think I will go out today and turn one even bigger on my mini lathe. I can do it...I'm sure I can!
Brian
Sawdust Formation Engineer
in charge of Blade Dulling
Joe,
You implied that you do use a hollowing rig. If that's the case, which one, or what is it?
Thanks,
Burt
Joe:
I can't wait to see this monster finished. Show us the pics of this thing when your done.
All the best.
Don
Plain sawn sycamore boards move a LOT when drying. Obviously this correlates with the high water content and also the interlocking grain. Fortunately, your piece balances the forces by centering the pith. My guess is that you will be fine until you hollow it; then you will get a distinctly oval shape.
Hi Joe. That looks like a lot of fun and, like the rest, I'd like to see a picture when it is chucked and ready for hollowing. Sounds like you are not in a hurry to tell us, who are really curious, what hollowing system you will use
Tom in Qualicum Beach
Joe, that is amazing! You have got me thinking, my neighbor has this 50+" dia. tree and if I take the drive train from my wife's car----.
Can't wait to see the finished product. I do envy you guys with the big lathes and the ambition for projects like yours. Thanks for the pictures.