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- Thread starter Rusty Nesmith
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A good friend uses strapping tape to wrap “challenging” pieces before reversing to hollow. Holds everything together!
Couple of CA black Walnut burl bowls were roughed last evening. Should have wetted the surface to show off the grain and colors in these two.....they are outstanding examples!
Both are over 35% MC.....very wet. It'll be a year or so before I can do the 2nd turn...
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Both are over 35% MC.....very wet. It'll be a year or so before I can do the 2nd turn...
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Odie….your bringing back old memories! I had a stupid attack and sold my ‘33’ flat head V8 about 10 years ago. Still miss itDid a couple bowl feet this evening.
Currently experimenting with some acrylic paint pens to do a permanent inventory number. (Thanks to @Ed Davidson for the idea!)
I've found that you really have to be careful with the buffing to prevent the process from ruining the numbers, but with some practice, it can be done.
The paint needs to dry for 24hrs before a sealing coat of DO is applied.
I also re-wired the dash and replaced the input voltage wire to the distributor of my 1928 Model A Ford Pickup truck today! I think this fixed my hard starting issues.....fingers crossed! It was getting dark, so couldn't test drive it today......soon!!!!!
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How does the Thuya sand for you? I find it clogs really bad. Both are beautiful!
Well I saw a picture yesterday of an enclosed rim ( I think that’s what it’s called) bowl and had to try my first one tonight.
I surprisingly kept the wall thickness consistent at less than 1/4”. It measures 9-1/4” tall x 14” at the widest point. I’ll sand it tomorrow, remove a few tool marks, and possibly remove the tenon. I used my Thompson and Jamieson 5/8 bowl gouges, negative rake, and the dreaded bottom bowl gouge…..and should have came here first to ask questions or watched a video, and started with a smaller size…. lesson learned. Criticism welcome!
I surprisingly kept the wall thickness consistent at less than 1/4”. It measures 9-1/4” tall x 14” at the widest point. I’ll sand it tomorrow, remove a few tool marks, and possibly remove the tenon. I used my Thompson and Jamieson 5/8 bowl gouges, negative rake, and the dreaded bottom bowl gouge…..and should have came here first to ask questions or watched a video, and started with a smaller size…. lesson learned. Criticism welcome!
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Dan, you might never see that super gem again, but the market for classic and antique cars is always bringing up new prospects for those who are interested. Us old geezers don't live forever, you know!Odie….your bringing back old memories! I had a stupid attack and sold my ‘33’ flat head V8 about 10 years ago. Still miss it
Even though I've put in a lot of effort with Orville, some of his past owners have put a lot of elbow grease into what he is now. I found an old Oregon registration behind the seat from the 1950's, when he used to belong to a woman, believe it or not! I wonder what her story is....or was......? Yeah, that's how it's been for me, too Gabriel.
I keep a rubber belt cleaner handy and use it often for woods that clog easily.
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No criticism—just praise.
Yah. Looks good to me!