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23rd December 2017, 05:25 PM #16
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23rd December 2017, 10:21 PM #17GOLD MEMBER
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How well/long has it been seasoned for? Given that it still has the bark on it, and if the bark doesn't come off easy then I'd say its still green. I think you'll find it will still warp and crack so I'd let it sit or bury it in sawdust for a year or so.
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23rd December 2017, 11:18 PM #18GOLD MEMBER
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24th December 2017, 08:38 PM #19
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In my experience with burls, whether the bark is hard to remove or not does not determine how well it is seasoned, generally. Some species will. Most burls have a spiny exterior and removing bark after 15 years can still be a chore
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20th March 2018, 01:42 PM #20GOLD MEMBER
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OK so I'm hoping the budget can stomach one of these Arbortech tools now. I'm going to follow your guys advise and curve it into a platter with my el cheapo grinder.
Willy suggested the Arbortech Industrial carver but that looks pretty aggressive to me and I'm assuming has more of a learning curve.
So I am trying to decide between the Turbo Plane or the Mini Turbo kit. This kit includes the mini turbo carver plus the sander.
The Turbo plane looks like it would be the best tool for this job, but the Mini Turbo also allows for inside sanding.
Should I go with the Turbo Plane?
I guess I should but anything that makes sanding easier sure is attractive for me.....
I'm not really sure how I'm going to clamp it down but I'll figure something out.
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I'd cutting a hole right in the centre, route a rebate on the reverse side, and put a mirror in there, then find a stud to screw the anchor into, mind you with the bulk cut out of the centre the weight should be greatly reduced. That would make a fantastic hall mirror.
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I agree with Willy Nelson, regarding the arbortech option.
If you go that way make the side with the cracks the open end of the bowl, that way you may be able to get rid of them entirely. They don't look like they go right through the burl.
The arbortech mini carvers are great too! they are not as agressive as the bigger ones and don't seem to kick back as easily. The big ones can be dangerous and it would be worthwhile seeing if there were any vids on you tube that address the dangercuts first.
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