Thread: Would you call it a bowl ?

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.

Originally Posted by issatree

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.

It's a 2nd hand MC 900. I have no idea how old it is but its relatively new to me i.e. a few months at most.

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 Might be hard to get if I leave it until my model is superceded.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?

Originally Posted by Hermit

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 Might be hard to get if I leave it until my model is superceded.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?

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.

Nice. Personally I would call it a cup.

Originally Posted by Christos

Nice. Personally I would call it a cup.

I was thinking more along the "vessel" line.

Some great grain in that pot/vase. Hope you get the belt replaced soon

Nice looking piece of timber there and well turned!!

I think it would make a good holder fr odds and sods on your desk.

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.

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

Originally Posted by issatree

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.

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 !

Originally Posted by smiife

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

The wife said the same thing, it will probably look nice with a small pot and plant in it. Maybe that is how it will end up !

Hi tim,
The wife is always right ,,,, right
Happy wife,,,,,........... happy life
Cheers smiife

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.