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Jeff H
28th May 2002, 01:28 PM
Hi I need to turn a large bowl of 450mm diameter, Half of a sphere in shape and about 8mm in thickness.
Appearance is not critical, the inside will not show and most of the outside will be covered.
I was thinking of stack lamininating a blank with the inside and outside roughly to size from pine using epoxy, then turning it.
I have not turned anything this large and would like any suggestions especially on safety. The slowest my lathe will go is 500 rpm will this be too fast?
thanks,
Jeff

rsser
1st June 2002, 04:33 PM
I would be very wary of doing it this way. The perimeter will really be flying with a 500rpm spindle speed, and pine is soft and will give way before the epoxy if you have a dig.

Cheers,

Ern

Jeff H
16th July 2002, 04:28 PM
Ok So It Sounds like my gear and probably skills levels are not up to scratch for this one off project. Anyone interested in turning this bowl for me for the appropriate remuneration.
Jeff

Eastie
16th July 2002, 04:36 PM
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