1st Hollow Piece

[Skewturn]

Hi All
I know that its not a proper hollow form but I got to use my new Sorby hollowing tool for the first time. It took a little getting used to because I couldnt see what I was doing but the feel comes to you. The tool I used was Sovereign System with a Extra Long Hollowmaster incl. a hollowing tip and a finishing scraper Robert Sorby (http://www.robert-sorby.co.uk/) Im not trying to sell them it just so someone who hasnt seen one can look. One thing I didnt expect was I had to take the headstock off even though my Nova lathe has a bed extension. This tool is very long. So I thought I would start with something a bit simplier where if I hacked up the inside no one would see it. I thought it would be simple but I didnt take into account how much I would have to remove and I picked a harder timber (unsure of type of timber I think its Jarrah but if anyone has any ideas feel free) but had lots of fun. I was a welder but I've been 'turned'.:2tsup: Here is a couple of photos of a Coffee mug I know all of that for a coffee mug hey I love coffee.
Cheers happy turning:U

[cookie48]

You will enjoy drinking out of that one for sure. Well done.

[dr4g0nfly]

It looks great, but can I ask a question

How do you wash it up without damaging the wood?

[Scott]

It looks great, but can I ask a question

How do you wash it up without damaging the wood?

Good question. I reckon if you finished it with CA then things should be okay. That would be dependent upon getting a good seal between the edge of the cup and timber.

[wood hacker]

It looks great, but can I ask a question

How do you wash it up without damaging the wood?


I've made a couple of these now and always finish inside and out with a few layers of WOP before glueing in the metal insert. I don't fully immerse them in water but it has proved adequate protection for the water that does get on the timber during washing them out.

cheers
WH

[Sturdee]

I've made a couple of these now and always finish inside and out with a few layers of WOP before glueing in the metal insert. I don't fully immerse them in water but it has proved adequate protection for the water that does get on the timber during washing them out.

cheers
WH

That's what I used as well for the ones I made.

Peter.

[Skewturn]

Thanks for the nice comments. It is coated with a celulose laquor but I dont wet the outside
I just put a splash of soapy water in there and wash, then dry straight away. But I am open to new ways to seal the wood so a bit of water wont hurt it. Also what is WOP ?

Cheers Skewturn:U

[Scott]

Also what is WOP ?

Wipe On Poly.

Click here for information.
(http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/interior-clear-protective-finishes/minwax-wipeon-poly)
You can get it from the Big Green Shed :)

[Christos]

Well done. :2tsup:

[Skewturn]

Thanks sjt. I looked at youre link I might have to try some WOP because the poly that I am using is the stuff you paint on with a brush out of a paint tin and its not that good for turning good for garden furniture though.
Cheers

[greyhound]

i make quite a few of these .
My method to seal effectively is to turn a small tenon to fit up under the top rim edge .
When ready to assemble run a small bead of silastic under the top rim where the tenon will fit into.I also add a good quality expaning foaming water proof glue to the inside of the turned vesell and clamp it all up.
Finish with a coat of penertrol (a penetrating oil) and 2 coats of spray on marine satin varnish (available from the big green shed)
Have been using one now for 2 years with no problems at all even with the odd dunking.

[m.t]

skewturn looks good :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
i made 1 out off london plain finished in danish oil wash every day no problems 1 slight crack when i dropped it ...

[Skewturn]

i make quite a few of these .
My method to seal effectively is to turn a small tenon to fit up under the top rim edge .
When ready to assemble run a small bead of silastic under the top rim where the tenon will fit into.I also add a good quality expaning foaming water proof glue to the inside of the turned vesell and clamp it all up.
Finish with a coat of penertrol (a penetrating oil) and 2 coats of spray on marine satin varnish (available from the big green shed)
Have been using one now for 2 years with no problems at all even with the odd dunking.

Thanks for the info This being my first attempt I didnt even glue it. It is a snug fit and screwed in on the bottom. I have printed out your plan and I will try it and get back to you.
Cheers:U

Thanks m.t for the nice comments