WIP Black Oak Burl HF(Updated new Pics)

[NCTurner]

This is what I did with my shop time today! The wood is Black Oak Burl. It is getting turned into a HF, providing I don't blow it up during hollowing.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Looks like a great start. Are you planning on hollowing it out completely (just just a shallow hollow)? If so, how? I've yet to do any hollowing work.

 

[TracyP]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Looking good. I love burl but I have a tough time keeping it from blowing up. Good luck and keep those cool pictures coming.

 

[DaveO]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Yeah, big props. I haven't tried blind hollowing yet. I look forward to seeing your methods.
That will be a pretty HF when you're done.

Dave

 

[DaveO]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

One tip, don't use the HF banjo extension unless you are turning off the bed, or really need it due to maximizing the lathe's swing. The extension arm will just add extra flex potential to your tool rest resulting in chatter that you don't need. I have yet to find a use for mine.

Dave

 

[NCTurner]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Jeremy the original plan was to use this, but alas it went beyond budget so I will be doing this one by hand. Dave thanks for the tip, I was thinking about taking it off, but wanted to get the "throat" of the for hollowed out first. I think that as I get the walls thinner I may wrap it in painters tape to give it some more stability.

 

[woodArtz]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Looking good Gary! I can't wait to see the final product. :eusa_clap

 

[erasmussen]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Looking good, keep us posted :icon_thum

 

[ScottM]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Gary looking real good. I can't wait to see the finished version.

 

[CaptnA]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

great piece of wood!
can't wait to see the end result-

 

[Bigdog72]

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Nice wood!

I would say "Can't wait to see it when it's done!" again but then I would have to know what HF stands for. Must be wood turner's insider language.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

I would say "Can't wait to see it when it's done!" again but then I would have to know what HF stands for. Must be wood turner's insider language.

Hollow Form

 

[Robert Arrowood]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

Thats going to be a nice piece when your done.Can't wait to see it finished.Good luck on NOT blowing it up:new_blowi.

 

[TracyP]

Re: WIP Black Oak Burl HF

:gar-Bi Gary

 

[NCTurner]

So I was finally inspired to re vist this turning. After looking at it for a bit, decided I didn't like the form, so I changed it. This one is THIN!! Tell me what you think.

 

[dpsnyder]

wow, that looks great! :eusa_clap

Dan

 

[TracyP]

Really nice Gary, You did a great job with the design change.

 

[DaveO]

Won't hold soup, it must be ART :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap
Great looking HF :icon_thum What are you hollowing with? My wife just requested one from me, and it might call for a new tool.
Dave

 

[NCTurner]

Dave, I used a shop made (thanks Earl) Eliminator clone for under $30.00. Works great and little to no sanding needed. Also used the smaller Kelton hollowers.

 

[PChristy]

nice job Gary - :icon_thum