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A suggestion from Maurice

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After commenting nicely about my recent candy dish, he suggested that I try to make one with 3/8" walls, well this afternoon I managed to beat that with 7mm walls (about 9/32), sure it took 3 1/2 hours compared with only two for the first one which will now go on the list of things to give as presents! The Ultrashine is a very fast finish to apply whilst spinning as is the Shellawax final finish.
 

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#2 ·
Harry, does it get any better than this? I don't think so! You are improving so fast I don't think I ever have a chance of catching up. I have a few other projects I need to finish, and then I want to try a bowl, if only the weather would warm up! But I guess you are not having that problem right now, LOL. The bowl looks fantastic! Better put some candies or salad in there before Dave sees it :)
 
#4 · (Edited)
Harry my friend you have outdid yourself. That is a beautiful looking bowl. I like the simple form and finish. Well done.

Oh and Harry I do have one suggestion. I would use some shorter screws and reverse them to that the wing nuts are on the headstock side of your donut chuck and not on the turning side. Cuts down on the pucker factor a whole bunch. Just a thought.
 
#11 ·
Bernie, the only reason that I reversed the bolts was because I didn't want to "waste" turning time! I know how dangerous it was especially using the sanding handle, I promise NEVER to do it again. Whilst I'm here I must thank you for encouraging me to progress from pens, which are enjoyable but can't compare with bowls and vases.
 
#5 · (Edited)
Nice job Harry

Now you need to make a wooden spoon so you can eat your chicken soup from the new bowl.. :) I think that's how they did in it the 1400's..all things come to a full circle they say. :)

I have a question for you ?, why do you have the screws sticking out of the front side of your jig, looks like a great way to remove your fingers when using it for the sanding job,why not on the back side of the jig ? that looks very hairy (harry) to use..they do sale shorter screws you know :)

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#12 ·
See my answer to Bernie,, I knew at the time how dangerous it could be but they were too long to fit the correct way round, hopefully without having caused an accident it will alert others to the danger.
 
#8 ·
Harry, these bowls are superb!
I agree with the others that you should sign, date, type of wood and number them.
It also makes them authentic so that when you become famous and they sell for thousands (tongue in cheek here!) folks will recognize them. It also helps you to remember who you gave them to.
Now, try a smaller bowl, say 6 or 7 inches diameter (152mm) and make the walls 3/16 inches thick.
there was a famous guy Bob Stockdale, passed away several years ago, in the states who did this and got $3000.00 a pop at auction.
 
#13 ·
Maurice I do thank you for your kind comments, this last bowl measures 5 3/4" dia. x 2 1/2" tall. I do have one more blank left that came from the same Jacaranda tree. I'm puzzled by the 3/16" wall thickness, I would have thought that the likes of you and Bernie could get thinner than that, am I missing something that I need to know before attempting your latest suggestion. My thanks go to all of you for your kind remarks but PLEASE, do tell me if you see where improvements can be made, and of course any further breaches of safety.
 
#9 ·
Harry,
Your diverse talents never cease to amaze and delight.
Very nice bowls.
I too, am concerned about the wing nut placement.
 
#22 ·
My dear friend Pete., thanks a bundle for the compliment, but you and I know that I have a very long way to go before I will be able to accept such a title.
 
#24 · (Edited)
Hi Harry

If you use WD40 on the threads you will not spin them on anymore,the WD40 will suck up the dust and fill up the root diam.of the threads.. :) it's called going from a 2A fit to a 3A fit..
Try this just for some kicks, put on some WD40 on the screw and then stick it in some real fine dust, you just made a locking type screw the shade tree way :)

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#23 ·
Very good job Harry, well done indeed.
 
#27 ·
Deb, I really do appreciate you super kind remarks but I'm under no illusions, perhaps I'm my own worst critic because I know I have such a long way to go. For instance, I was wagging my tail after the first of the two bowls, however, after completing the second one I felt quite embarrassed at having posted the first, far inferior one which has now been given away!
 
#30 · (Edited)
Hi Harry

I have many cans of WD40 , I use it for many things but Not on the router ..

It's a great flame thrower :)
Many go out and buy the little cans of pepper spray cans for a defense weapon I tell you what a little can of WD40 and a lighter and 3ft flame coming out of the little red tube will back any one down.. :)

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#33 ·
Bob, you must appreciate that for the test, the bolt was SOAKED in WD40, but as I use it on router columns, there is only the slightest trace, and it works wonders!
If only I was 20 years younger, I'd probably give electronics away and get a commission only job selling WD40. A pre-requisite for a gun salesman is having faith in the product, and just in case you're still not sure if I'm a true believer in WD40, let me say it out loud..............I BELIEVE IN WD40, IT'S PROBABLY THE BEST THING SINCE SLICED BREAD!
 
#34 · (Edited)
Hi Harry

Not SOAKED with that junk WD40, just a spray of it on the threads but like normal it was like a magnet , most don't wipe it off.. :)

That's great, if you like WD40 you would Love Marvel in your own spray bottle.

MARVEL MYSTERY OIL
::Marvel Mystery Oil::

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#35 ·
Bob, regarding the "MARVEL MYSTERY OIL", I'll certainly give it a try when I make a gasoline powered router! But seriously, I've never been game to try such additives to my car's engine, after spending over $36k, I'm not prepared to take any risks. We have similar products here, one of the demonstrations shows an engine idling with a camera on the tacho., when a can of the additive is poured into the engine, the idling speed increases, allegedly because of the reduced friction on all the moving parts. My logic tells me that if an individual guy can invent something like this, surely the giant oil companies with their unlimited resources can produce an oil that cannot be improved with additives.
 
#36 ·
Harry, that does look impressive! The finish is terrific and the grain really pops out at you. That's exactly what I'm trying to do with my lathe. When the weather warms up and I've collected a few more essential parts (like a decent lathe chuck), I shall be trying my hand at the same craft. Best of luck on your progress!
 
#38 ·
Mike, believe me, when I made that bowl I was a complete novice, which I still am, most of what I've learned about turning has come through pestering Bernie with lots of questions. I have however improved my chisels which has made a big improvement.
 
#39 ·
Harry you are a far piece from being a novice. We all help one another and that is what I like about this turning forum. Anybody and everybody can ask question which helps everyone to learn. I just need to get home so I can get back to turning and get some clock work done. But grandma is having fun with the grandkids so can't complain. Ya know the old saying, "if grandma is happy, everyone is happy.":lol:
 
#41 ·
I told the wife yesterday that if we don't stay home pretty soon I would be throwing one of the lathes in and we would be taking the truck.:lol: I haven't won a argument in 42 yrs but I always get in the last word. "Yes Dear":lol:
 
#42 ·
Bernie, I am trying to teach our budgie to say "yes dear". SHMBO cannot see anything amusing in that...:no:
 
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