Vanity Piece

[Pat]

Occasionally I get the urge to test out the limits of my lathe and myself. I had purchased the little burl slab, some 10 years ago and it has been stood up against a wall for 9 of those 10 years. It wasn't completely flat, but with a little bit of work got a flat for the ply sacrificial board to be glued on. Dimensions, longest 860, shortest 760, started at about 60mm thick. Maximum speed, about 300rpm. Sanded to 800 with the vast majority of sanding done off lathe with a ROS, as the "fluttering" of the piece, even at 50 rpm was disconcerting and has got 1 coat of Hard Burnishing oil soaking into every void.

It was very interesting to turn.

[turnerted]

Interesting Pat . I am contemplating something similar so I will watch this with interest . What is it destined to be ? I notice you have turned a recess in the surface . Are you going to leave the underside not quite flat ? I presume it mirrors the original topside .
Ted

[Pat]

Ted, it's a big platter, because I could. What it could be is up to whomever wants part with Australian currency for it. It could handle being a wall hanging or propped on a bespoke plate stand or dominate a large dinning room table. I prefer the shape of the bottom, as it flows better, but I had all sorts of interesting behaviours from the burl when I tried to replicate on the top. The "flutter" put the wind up me and I decided to quit whilst both myself and the piece were still whole :;

Short term plans for it is to finish the oiling process in time for a couple club display days.

Now to make the plate stand:U

[Old Croc]

Pat, what is the freestanding toolrest made from, looks good?
Rgds,
Crocy.

[Pat]

Crocy, cast is what the blessedly heavy barsteward is made from. I cannot lift it, but slide it along the floor. I secure a length of ply as a block, so it cannot slide closer to the workpiece when turning.

[powderpost]

You are a brave lad Pat... :D

Jim

[Paul39]

Pat,

That is a spectacular figure. I'm glad to see you and the piece survived unharmed. Beautiful piece.

I think Croc is asking is that a branded freestanding tool rest or one that was made up from something else.

Doesn't look like a Wadkin: http://www.lathes.co.uk/wadkin/

Or Oliver UK: http://www.lathes.co.uk/oliveruk/

(http://www.lathes.co.uk/oliveruk/)It looks to be purpose made as a lathe tool rest.

[Old Croc]

Pat,

I think Croc is asking is that a branded freestanding tool rest or one that was made up from something else.

Doesn't look like a Wadkin: http://www.lathes.co.uk/wadkin/

Or Oliver UK: http://www.lathes.co.uk/oliveruk/

(http://www.lathes.co.uk/oliveruk/)It looks to be purpose made as a lathe tool rest.

Thanks Paul, thats what I wanted to know. I have been doing some arcthitectural turnings lately, 1200mm diameter and my improvised toolrest keeps moving, but I sure like this one.
rgds,
Crocy.

[wheelinround]

Ted if Pat is willing maybe this could be on display at Kiama :U

Pat just goes to show what a Yellow peril can handle.

I wonder how far you'd have taken it if a rear supporting type face plate was made like a stepped cone pully or such. I have a smaller piece similar might give it a try.

[Pat]

Sorry Crocy. There is no brand on it.