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Just back from a woodturning demonstration this evening sponsored by Robert Sorby and McMasters in Belfast. Sorry i only found out today otherwise i would have posted earlier. The demonstrations were given by Sam Abernethy and Clive Brooks, who i must admit i have never heard of, but they were very good and clear to listen to.
Could have spent a fortune, but didn't, well done to me.
I think i may have discovered the importance of really sharp tools as Sam was using a gouge to shape the top outside corner of a bowl there were streams of microfine ribbons sailing through the air these ribbons were that fine that they were sticking to the plexiglass screen with the static. The "lumps" i manage to hack out are well...........just that.
When he passed the piece round it was dry as a bone, no wet turning here.
Of course they were using the Sorby jig for the sharpening, which i didn't buy, but probably will.
My tools feel sharp when they come off the wheel but they could be sharper. Now i wonder is it the tool sharpness or my technique?
Anyway it was a fun time...........
Could have spent a fortune, but didn't, well done to me.
I think i may have discovered the importance of really sharp tools as Sam was using a gouge to shape the top outside corner of a bowl there were streams of microfine ribbons sailing through the air these ribbons were that fine that they were sticking to the plexiglass screen with the static. The "lumps" i manage to hack out are well...........just that.
When he passed the piece round it was dry as a bone, no wet turning here.
Of course they were using the Sorby jig for the sharpening, which i didn't buy, but probably will.
My tools feel sharp when they come off the wheel but they could be sharper. Now i wonder is it the tool sharpness or my technique?
Anyway it was a fun time...........