" Bow locks " Back in the workshop

[Blister]

Not been in the workshop for over 2 months

But today I had an itch that needed scratching , so off I went

Found a chunk of Acacia , cut off the uneven ends on the band saw

Just come up for a brew , my lungs feel a bit tight already :?

 

[gregmcateer]

Not been in the workshop for over 2 months

my lungs feel a bit tight already :?

I think my sphincter would be a bit tight with that spinning round! :lol:

Hope the ole breathing clears up, Mr B

Greg

 

[Blister]

Update

Went down the workshop ( still coughing and spluttering :roll: ) progressed with the vase

It now looks like this

Note the rather large knot

and one on the other side

Hollowed to 8" so far with a Roll M hollower

some " rustic features " :lol:

and lots more on the base , will see how it progresses

Will leave it a few days to dry further

Thats all for now :wink:

 

[cambournepete]

If you leave it like that then in my experience it's rather likely to split - a lot.

 

[Blister]

Hi Pete

So you made it to NZ

~Do tell us how you are getting on ( maybe some photos ? )

Re the turning , The log was badly split to start with , since turning its not " yet " got any worse , I have kept the wall thickness even down to the base

I am quite expecting it to do things " as they do " will be annoying if the knots fall out

Time will tell :mrgreen: