I got a nice big cherry log from friend of mine and wanted to turn a NE bowl and a traditional bowl. The traditional bowl was going to be for my mothers birthday present at the suggestion of my father. I got both bowls ruffed out and set the aside to dry for a month or so. The NE bowl is finished and will never see the light of day. The traditional bowl I started applying the lessons I learned from the NE. I was also trying my new Thompson 5/8" U shaped bowl gouge. Apparently, I didn't have it quite figured out yet, dug it in twice and launched the bowl across the shop. The second catch left a huge crack across 27/64th of the bowl. I was very disappointed and set it aside for a couple months and sulked. My wife, who isn't a big fan of my turnings, asked why I couldn't glue it back together. One day while working on my dive gear I removed a SS hose clamp and inspiration struck. I used medium CA on the cracks and cinched it down with the hose clamps and it worked. The crack is visible but completely smooth. So, sanded to 600 the 4 coats of Tung Oil. I've not three wheel buffed it yet as I am waiting for the oil to cure. There is a small bit of bark left on the outside, which I'm not sure about, but there it is.
This is my first traditional bowl and I could use advice and constructive criticism if I'm going to improve.
thanks for looking
This is my first traditional bowl and I could use advice and constructive criticism if I'm going to improve.
thanks for looking
