What’s on your lathe?

[Don Wattenhofer]

Picked up a load of black walnut today a had to try an end grain hollow form. 11” x 7” current weight 1.6 pounds. Soaked the pith in thin CA and sealed the inside and outside. Fingers crossed the pith doesn’t crack. I need to make a fixture and finish the bottom

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You have the bottom down to a small diameter and of course the top is cut out so if you have reasonably uniform wall thickness there shouldn't be any problems. I have done hundreds similar to that with out ever putting anything extra on the pith and rarely have any problems. You could save yourself some grief when it is dry by using a paper bag instead of that sealer which you will need to remove more wood entirely to get rid of. The walnut lidded urn that is my avatar came from a large crotch and that has 3 piths coming through the sides. Here is the back side.

 

[David Wyke]

You have the bottom down to a small diameter and of course the top is cut out so if you have reasonably uniform wall thickness there shouldn't be any problems. I have done hundreds similar to that with out ever putting anything extra on the pith and rarely have any problems. You could save yourself some grief when it is dry by using a paper bag instead of that sealer which you will need to remove more wood entirely to get rid of. The walnut lidded urn that is my avatar came from a large crotch and that has 3 piths coming through the sides. Here is the back side.
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Wall thickness is uniform thickness. This is just my seventh hollow form and didn’t want to take any chances but may try the bag next time. The walls were fairly dry after the sanding and thin enough I could see light through the sapwood area.
Also, great looking hollow form, what finish did you use?

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

Also, great looking hollow form, what finish did you use?

The finish is gloss lacquer ( no rattle can ) sprayed on almost as thick as straight from the can and I use a rotator so I can apply thick without worrying about runs.

 

[Brian Kopp]

Twenty inch wide charcuterie tray, made from leftover pieces of a 1 3/4” ash table top I glued together into a large oval blank. Lots of “turning air” with this one. The black finish on the sides was the original finish on the table top.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Finishing up this Pecan covered calabash. This is the first one of these that I’m actually satisfied with. It’s tough (for me) to get the form/proportion of the lid right.

 

[David Wyke]

Well I liked the first one so much I decided to make another one today!

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Picked up a load of black walnut today a had to try an end grain hollow form. 11” x 7” current weight 1.6 pounds. Soaked the pith in thin CA and sealed the inside and outside. Fingers crossed the pith doesn’t crack. I need to make a fixture and finish the bottom

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Let us know how the ca glue worked on the pith for cracking. I just did the same thing last Thursday on black cherry and will wait and see. I thought about drilling out the pith and putting in a plug after it dries. How do others deal with this?

 

[hockenbery]

Let us know how the ca glue worked on the pith for cracking. I just did the same thing last Thursday on black cherry and will wait and see. I thought about drilling out the pith and putting in a plug after it dries. How do others deal with this?

For wood not crack around the pith, the wood has to be able to push the inside ring outward like the collapsable camp cups.
Turned thin with a curve facilitates this.

A flat thick bottom is a challenge and much more likely to crack than a thin curved bottom which will usually not crack.

 

[Norm Marentette]

David how long did you let your turnings dry before finishing? I generally let them sit in a bag for about 3-5 days and then sand by hand and finish. I find cracking usually occurs when I have left any areas too thick and depending on the species. I have the Trent Bosch hollowing system only thing I am finding is it would be nice to have a cutter like Lyle Jamesons adjustable hollowing tool that is bent sells for $70.00 American. I have been trying to get as small a hole as possible on the top of my hollow forms. Here is my first try, the one on the left approx. 6" square, .75 inch hole. The one to the right is 1.5 inch hole approx 11" in height. Just finished them last week.

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

For wood not crack around the pith, the wood has to be able to push the inside ring outward like the collapsable camp cups.
Turned thin with a curve facilitates this.

That is definitely true of cherry so it is difficult but possible to do a form like DW has done. Walnut and ash is very forgiving as long as the flat area is relatively small. Below is an example of a bulging pith in the base of the goblet note the base is undercut to less then 1/16".

 

[Ethan Hoff]

Here is another basket illusion platter I am starting. It is 120 lines. I recently purchased the EZ Weave Basket Illusion Kit from Chefware Kits. I made a platform and cradle to hold the woodburner and it saves a lot of time over marking the lines with a pencil. Before I bought this jig, I used my index wheel and only had the option of 48 or 96 lines.

 

[David Wyke]

Let us know how the ca glue worked on the pith for cracking. I just did the same thing last Thursday on black cherry and will wait and see. I thought about drilling out the pith and putting in a plug after it dries. How do others deal with this?

I just checked both vases and no hint of a crack. This is the 3rd day for the tall one and second day on the other.
I’ll be sure and let you know. I’ll check everyday to see if any cracking happens and try to fix it at that time. Both these are thin and the bottom is just thick enough to allow me to put back on the lathe and finish the bottom.

 

[David Wyke]

David how long did you let your turnings dry before finishing? I generally let them sit in a bag for about 3-5 days and then sand by hand and finish. I find cracking usually occurs when I have left any areas too thick and depending on the species. I have the Trent Bosch hollowing system only thing I am finding is it would be nice to have a cutter like Lyle Jamesons adjustable hollowing tool that is bent sells for $70.00 American. I have been trying to get as small a hole as possible on the top of my hollow forms. Here is my first try, the one on the left approx. 6" square, .75 inch hole. The one to the right is 1.5 inch hole approx 11" in height. Just finished them last week.

I’m new to hollow forms and end grain turning. On my natural edge bowls I usually let them dry for a couple months. The hollow forms are much thinner and are fairly dry once I finish sanding. I am experimenting with hole size, like the small hole on some but I like to size the hole to what I think looks good for each piece. These two are 11-1/2” and 10” tall and I sized the hole to what I think looks good for this style and will try at least one with a small hole and compare.
I will let the hollow forms dry for at least a week or two unless I can tell by a weight or feel that it is dry enough to finish. I sanded these to 320 and put a coat of sealer on them instead of Danish oil both inside and out. Now it’s a waiting game😁.
I really like the Jamieson system and getting better with using it.

 

[Don Wattenhofer]

These two are 11-1/2” and 10” tall and I sized the hole to what I think looks good for this style and will try at least one with a small hole and compare

Good answer as far as what size hole looks good. Personally I hate those big bulbos turnings with the small hole that is out of proportion to the piece.

 

[Bob Hall]

A small (7”) Curupau bowl I made for a raffle donation for a local ANG group.

Bob

 

[Phil Hamel]

Another trip to the candy store! They were having another good sale today. Picked up
chuck number 7 with a set of pin jaws. Also picked up a bag of wood and a 1/2 inch bowl gouge.

 

[Pat Wisniewski]

A five-sided vase shape started

 

[kirkdeheer]

Black locust toothpick box. I finally got one that turned out long enough to hold toothpicks. The threads aren't the best, but they turn nice, hold, and stop where they're supposed to. I've been dabbling with hand chased threads.

Just curious as to what brand of chasers you use?

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Just curious as to what brand of chasers you use?

Robert Sorby that are modified according to instructions from Kirk DeHeer.

 

[Michael Anderson]

Robert Sorby that are modified according to instructions from Kirk DeHeer.

Vince, I think @kirkdeheer probably knows this Kirk DeHeer guy 😂

 

[Vincent Vogel]

Vince, I think @kirkdeheer probably knows this Kirk DeHeer guy 😂

My goal is to get hand chased threads as nice as the box you received. Just have to keep practicing. I just realized Kirk is the one who asked what brand of chasers. Funny.

 

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Vince, I think @kirkdeheer probably knows this Kirk DeHeer guy 😂

Ja Kirk De Heer, oftewel Kirk the Gentleman 🤫

 

[David Wyke]

5 nails and a 6” x 9” walnut hollow form on the lathe😁. As soon as I heard the click I knew what it was, stopped and dug out 5 nails. Going to put the metal detector on the other half 😁.

 

[Phil Hamel]

Couple of small birch branch pieces. Walnut finial.

 

[Mark Fairchild]

5 nails and a 6” x 9” walnut hollow form on the lathe😁. As soon as I heard the click I knew what it was, stopped and dug out 5 nails. Going to put the metal detector on the other half 😁.
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David, your hollow forms are really nice!

 

[David Wyke]

David, your hollow forms are really nice!

Thank you!! This is number 9 or 10 and trying to improve with each one. Still working on getting it smooth on the inside.

 

[Mark Fairchild]

Thank you!! This is number 9 or 10 and trying to improve with each one. Still working on getting it smooth on the inside.

I just tried Trent Bosch’s inside scraper. I have never been able to get one that smooth by hand.

 

[David Wyke]

I just tried Trent Bosch’s inside scraper. I have never been able to get one that smooth by hand.

Will it fit the Lyle Jamieson system?

 

[Darryn Achall]

Will it fit the Lyle Jamieson system?

The Bosch radius scrapers come on 5/8" or 3/4" bars. They should fit into your system. If you buy the scraper without a bar you will need a straight or curved bar with a flat on the end with a threaded screw in the flat. Take a look at the Bosch radius scraper page.

 

[hockenbery]

Will it fit the Lyle Jamieson system?

I use the Bosch bars in my Jamieson handle.

 

[robo hippy]

5 nails and a 6” x 9” walnut hollow form on the lathe😁. As soon as I heard the click I knew what it was, stopped and dug out 5 nails. Going to put the metal detector on the other half 😁.
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I got a tree from a 'barn yard' once. That was enough..... Found a 1/4 inch spike in it, along with other stuff....

robo hippy

 

[David Wyke]

I got a tree from a 'barn yard' once. That was enough..... Found a 1/4 inch spike in it, along with other stuff....

robo hippy

I don’t usually do yard trees very often. I think this person bought a new hammer and was trying it out😂, they were all in one spot!
My metal detector can find metal in a tree easy, I just forgot to check this one!!

 

[Phil Hamel]

Another birch project going on. Want to make a salt bowl for the table. Cover next.

 

[Scott Hoefs]

Two maple vases two days. finish sanding inside of #2 tomorrow and decide on the outside finish later.

 

[Michael Anderson]

5 nails and a 6” x 9” walnut hollow form on the lathe😁

Nails are a pain! Great looking form though. Love that subtle lip.

 

[David Wyke]

Nails are a pain! Great looking form though. Love that subtle lip.

Thank you! The lip was taller but I kept reducing until I thought it looked good.

 

[Jaramiah Severns]

Thank you!! This is number 9 or 10 and trying to improve with each one. Still working on getting it smooth on the inside.

If you make the opening small enough, no one will ever know 😉😂

 

[Doug Freeman]

Will it fit the Lyle Jamieson system?

If you have Lyle’s swivel and 3/8” bars, a scraper like Trent’s or others on the market can be used. Simply remove the swivel, and clamp the cutter. Yes the swivel bar is only 3/8”, but it’s for light scraping cuts. Its what I do if I make a hf with a large opening.

 

[David Wyke]

If you make the opening small enough, no one will ever know 😉😂

Working on that to but it requires me to use more adjectives and nouns while turning 😂

 

[Phil Hamel]

Got called up by my friend to come visit and bring the truck! Think I'll have enough apple for a while!
Only problem is the person who cut it up didn't do a very good job. Hopefully I can fix them up and paint the ends next week.