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13th December 2013, 05:03 PM #1Deceased
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Some Triangular Bowls.
Having recently made some winged and square edged bowls I wanted to try some other shapes. So I made some some triangular edged bowls.
Firstly I made a perspex template to make marking out triangles easier, similar to the circle marking templates, and cut and glued up some scrap timber to make the triangular shape.
To this I glued some pine and cut it into a circle ready for turning. After turning I remove the remaining pine.
The first is a small one and the photos show the front, top and bottom views.
Attachment 297045 and Attachment 297046
Attachment 297047
The second one is a bit larger
Attachment 297048 and Attachment 297049
Attachment 297050
Finish is 3 coats of Minwax Antique oil.
Enjoy
Peter.
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13th December 2013, 05:39 PM #2
looks good Peter, now that I finally have my work area set up it is time for me to get turning too
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Looks great peter but you were only talking about doing these yesterday arvo. You've got too much time on your hands!
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You misunderstood me, I made the small one on Monday (as there was no Mens shed for me) and the larger one on Wednesday and today the Corian beaker.
Actually the calculations, making the template and preparing the blanks took longer then the turning.
Not too much time on hand as I want to make diamond shaped bowls next, then 5 sided and 6 sided and so forth.
Peter.
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I started of like that as well Dave under 's guidance.
But let's get back on topic now.
Peter.
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WOW nice work there Peter...looks excellent
Mick!!!
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nice work there, your inspiration is flowing strong!
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14th December 2013, 09:12 AM #10
I meant to say earlier I like the side profile of the cut edge. Nice effect how it thickens near the bowl.
Will you sell these?
Dave
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An interesting design Peter.I like the second one best where the wings droop down, but would prefer the wing to be an even thickness as in the first one.I look forward to seeing the other variations.
Ted
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14th December 2013, 12:33 PM #12Skwair2rownd
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Nice turning Peter!!
As a personal preference I think winged bowls need to look light,
as if they would fly.
To that end I would like to have seen more wood removed on
both pieces.
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Thanks guys,
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To some extent I also share that view but with trying new shapes I am only learning to what extent I can go for too thin and the ends may chip of, as it did in one of my square edged bamboo bowl I tried to make. Hence my reluctance.
Also it's in my nature to turn more for function then art so most of it is more practical and can be used and handled. I agree with Richard Raffan when he writes that very thin walls may show great skills of the turner but then often lack in the design to make it attractive. Similar to putting long finials on boxes when a knob is more appropriate.
Just my view of course and others look at it different. That's why we are different. Viva la difference.
Peter.
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These look great. well done Peter. Personally, I prefer the upward curve of the wings in the first one, but find the taperred wings of the second appealing - would you consider combining the two options in a future turning.
Two questions as I have just started doing winged bowls, but have not thought of gluing sacraficial pieces to make a circular form for turning. Apart from reducing the risk of "Knuckle damage", what do you find to be the benefits of this approach? Do you do any 'straight edge' bowls using multi axis turning or do you always precut the blank to the desired shape?
I lppk forward to seeing your next lot with even more sides.
Bob
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