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Cedar Bowl

Frederick

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Latest effort. Had terrible trouble with tear out at the bottom of the bowl but managed to get it all out in the end.



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Cheers
Frederick

(these were the correct way up pn my computer)
 

flexi

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Well worth the effort with that....bet the shop smells nice now too....
Lovely job:thumbs::thumbs:
 

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certainly getting the hang of finishing now [MENTION=1856]Frederick[/MENTION] that is a fine-looking bowl.
 

Frederick

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certainly getting the hang of finishing now [MENTION=1856]Frederick[/MENTION] that is a fine-looking bowl.

Thanks Derek
Just need to get the hang of turning the inside properly without having to do lots of sanding; not that I mind mind sanding, just want to improve my tool handling.
Cheers
Frederick
 

Bill Mooney

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A nice little bowl Frederick, you’ve achieved a good finish.:thumbs:
If I get tearout I can’t get rid of I rub paste wax or finishing oil in the tearout, I sharpen my tool then take light cuts. The wax or oil lubricates the tool & instead of plucking fibres out of the timber the tool cuts better& gives a better result. Hope it helps.
 

Frederick

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A nice little bowl Frederick, you’ve achieved a good finish.:thumbs:
If I get tearout I can’t get rid of I rub paste wax or finishing oil in the tearout, I sharpen my tool then take light cuts. The wax or oil lubricates the tool & instead of plucking fibres out of the timber the tool cuts better& gives a better result. Hope it helps.

Thanks Bill

I didn't think of that, good advice. I will definitely try that method and let you know how I get on.
 

Frederick

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A nice little bowl Frederick, you’ve achieved a good finish.:thumbs:
If I get tearout I can’t get rid of I rub paste wax or finishing oil in the tearout, I sharpen my tool then take light cuts. The wax or oil lubricates the tool & instead of plucking fibres out of the timber the tool cuts better& gives a better result. Hope it helps.

Hello Bill

I thought I had replied but it looks as if I didn't. Thanks for this, i will give that a try and let you know how i get on. A good idea is that.

Cheers
Frederick
 
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