Inspiration from Loz and other items

[Gitface]

Hi All

I mentioned on a previous post that Loz's tri footed box with the clock insert gave me an idea for a larger version. So here it is, hope you like.

It stands 7in wide foot to foot and 7 1/2 in tall. Finished with 4 coats of BLO.

Front View

Side View

I must admit it did cost me a tool rest making this, so a word to the wise, when roughing down make sure you gouge does not touch the chuck jaws It took a sliver out the jaws and snapped the tool rest in half. This with the tool in solid contact with the tool rest, just shows what rotational forces there are in a turning piece of wood. The gouge came out of this unscathed and didn't even dull it.

Next up we have a chucky bowl from spalted Sycamore, stands 7 1/4 in wide by 4 in tall finished with danish oil, bit disappointed with the rim, which I didn't notice till I'd taken of the lathe. but I must have tapped it slightly off center while doing the inside. If I'd not done the recess in the top I wouldn't have been noticeable.

And finally, a Birch crouch natural edged bowl. Vitals are 11 1/2 in at the widest point, 2 1/2 in tall and the bowl is 6 in wide. Had to use a large amount of CA as one side was a bit soft, this also meant I had to rethink the rim as the spalted part was chipping. This was finished with 1 and a bit coats of BLO. Bit nervous with this as the top was turned entirely on a glue block so not to have a chucking recess.

I say 1 and a bit because after taking the glue block off I then wiped it down with a bit a acetone to get rid of dust, it happened the cloth I used had a bit of BLO from buffing the cloak left on it. This seemed to really pick the grain out, so I put some BLO into the acetone I had left, about 50/50 and applied this. It soaked straight in and gave a really vibrant look, presumable the acetone acting as a solvent and allowing the BLO to really penetrate the wood.

As always comment appreciated.

Mark.............

 

[Santos]

Really like what you’ve done with the rim of that bowl Mark, very different. But the Birch crouch is the real winner for me, fabulous piece. I like the clocks shape, however not keen on the hands, would have liked to see something a little more ‘low-key’, as I think the hands in my opinion are a little too ornate and detract from what you’ve produced there. Don’t take that to heart Mark, most likely me just being a fussy git.

Dan

 

[Gitface]

Thanks for the comments Dan.

Looking at the clock I see what you mean, I did think of making a set of simple hands but used the set that came with the mechanisim. Also I had to trim the hands done a bit to fit so this could have an effect.

All I've got to do now is turn the other side of the crouch to match

Mark......

 

[wabbitpoo]

I love the bowl and crotch too - it has inspired me to have a go at the latter. Not keen on the clock, but that's a personal taste thing. I much prefer chunky bowls.

As regards the rim of the bowl, I have learned the hard way that you need to have a real close look under direct light for any imperfections/scratches etc, then have another look! So many times I take a poiece off the chuck only to THEN find the problems.

Great work!