Back turning

[Nippychippy]

Hi folks I went to my local turners club for the first time great experience a lot of great knowledge
Dave at taywood turners sharpened all my chisels showed me wat they need to look like
So I thought I would give it ago again I found a bit of spalted beech and turned this out and I didn't have any disasters
Would love everyone's opinion


Cheers robert

 

[WoodySteve]

Great Turning Well Done =D>

 

[Woodturner1972]

Nice, well done 8)

 

[nicguthrie]

Very nice! I've done a little in spalted beech, always looks lovely when it's finished.

Did you have the same trouble I had, to start with, of tiny little "chips" seemingly having come out while you turn? I think it's just cos it's so soft, tiny flecks pop out rather than cut, unless it's soaked in sanding sealer or something to harden it.

You're coming on fast. Keep it up!

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[Nippychippy]

It's was a great bit of fire wood I took from my boss s fire wood pile really nice to turn and I got got some arbernet sandeing sheets they are amazing

 

[winemaker]

nice job =D>

 

[bassethound]

Very nice and nice spalted bit too, Well done!

Ted...

 

[jurriaan]

It's always nice to meet fellow turners, have a good time, swap some wood, get some tips.

Now for the chalice/vase/cup you've turned, my personal opinion is that the shape looks a bit vague.
From the top I see a beautifull curve, that turns into a rounded corner, a straight part and a foot that's
neither flat nor a beautiful curve.

If you look at classical designs, there's often a sharp corner between flowing curves and flat curves. I,
personally, think there's a good reason for this.

At the moment, the bottom 2/3 of the design looks like it's been sanded starting with 40 grit sandpaper.

Now obviously, if this is your first turning ever, or close to that, this only means there's room for improvement.
Put these on a shelf, enjoy your hobby and in a year's time, compare them to your then current work.

Have you read this: http://www.bigtreetools.com/articles/reverse-curve.html ?

 

[boysie39]

Very good starting piece . you will find that the more you turn your shapes and designs will change ,

Keep your tools sharp , practice as much as you can ,buy a few woodturning DVD's and enjoy your turning.

You will be your own biggest critic . Best of luck and be safe .

 

[EnErY]

well Done neat shape and very nice spalted timber I like it that's a very nice piece keep it up
Regards
Bill

 

[johnphilip]

i like that very much