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19th April 2014, 07:17 PM #1Senior Member
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Would you call it a bowl ?
Just finished my 2nd "bowl" if you can call it that ... I am not sure exactly what to call it ! N.G. Rosewood, was very dry and dusty turning. I need to get some deep hollowing tools if I am going to be doing stuff like this again, it got very difficult to finish in the bottom and there are still quite a few tool marks down in there. At least the outside looks nice !
Rosewood-bowl.jpg Rosewood-bowl-1.jpg Rosewood-bowl-2.jpg Rosewood-bowl-3.jpg Really like the way the wood transitions from light to dark and the grain flows and inverts from up to down.
Plus I managed to finish it in the nick of time ... I noticed the lathe was not feeling or sounding quite right so I opened her up ... no more turning for me this weekend
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19th April 2014, 08:04 PM #2
The Belt.
Hi Tim,
What Lathe did the Belt belong too.
Had my Tough Lathe since 1990, Sits mainly on 3000 RPM. & so far there is nothing wrong with my Belt, fingers crossed.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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19th April 2014, 08:23 PM #3Senior Member
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19th April 2014, 09:22 PM #4
That looks good, Tim, especially for a second attempt at a bowl.
NGR is one of my favourites.
I have the same trouble when sanding the inside of small lidded boxes. Gets to be a problem when the depth is longer than your fingers. What are the dimensions?
If it were made of something else, not timber, I'd call it a cup. An 'unlidded' box? (A lid would look good.)
I've been wondering what the lifespan of my belt will be, and trying to use minimal tension to prolong it's life. Now that you've brought it to the fore, I think I'll order a spare and hang it on the wall ready for when the original fails. Might be hard to get if I leave it until my model is superceded.
Edit: I forgot to ask - what finish did you use?... Steve
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19th April 2014, 09:44 PM #5Senior Member
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Its 10.5cm high, Top diameter is 11cm. Its about 8cm deep, I wanted to keep a little extra wood in the bottom, just to be safe, especially as I was right at the limit of my tool length and tool rest. I could feel the tools starting to get pulled downwards and just knew it was not safe so had to stop.
I sanded to 400 grit and just used clear mineral oil.
Your suggestion on a lid has got me thinking ... I might have to see what I can find which might be suitable once I get a new drive belt.
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20th April 2014, 04:03 AM #6
Nice. Personally I would call it a cup.
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20th April 2014, 05:34 AM #7
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20th April 2014, 06:04 AM #8
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20th April 2014, 08:43 AM #9Skwair2rownd
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Nice looking piece of timber there and well turned!!
I think it would make a good holder fr odds and sods on your desk.
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20th April 2014, 08:44 PM #10
The Lathe Belt.
Hi Tim,
To my knowledge, those Lathes change speeds a little like the old VW's had to tightened the belt with Shim Washers.
There are 2 Aluminum Discs, & they may have not been machined properly, therefore may have some " Dags " & that may have cut up your Belt.Regards,
issatree.
Have Lathe, Wood Travel.
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20th April 2014, 09:00 PM #11
Hi tim,
I have looked at your bowl several times
and could not think what it reminded me of
and then I thought it would look great with a
plant pot in it !!! So bowl ? maybe not......
a pot holder yeah maybe,,,,,,
just my thoughts!!
Looks good whatever you call it
Cheers smiife
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21st April 2014, 09:04 AM #12Senior Member
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Is there a way to "true up" the discs if they do have burrs on them ? I believe the machine is fairly old, but well looked after so it may be that this was the original belt and it is just old and degraded.
I am planning on going hunting for a new belt tomorrow once Easter madness is over and if that one goes quickly then I know there is a problem !
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21st April 2014, 09:05 AM #13Senior Member
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21st April 2014, 08:15 PM #14
Hi tim,
The wife is always right ,,,, right
Happy wife,,,,,........... happy life
Cheers smiife
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22nd April 2014, 02:55 PM #15
Hi Tim,
Nice effort for a second attempt. Love the grain and colour of the NG Rosewood and that piece has a very nice swirl in the grain. what's your next turning going to be I wonder
Cheers
Tony.
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