work in progress

[davol]

Last time I posted on the forum Paul J asked for some work in progress.
I am not sure this is strictly a segment project but the same principles apply. The bowl did not turn out as intended but more of that as we go through the photos.
http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762191.jpg

Main body elm) with side piece. (beech) The important thing here is that the main body is square and the mating faces are flat.

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762222.jpg

Base positioned on main body position not critical but again faces must be flat.

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762378.jpg

All glued up with face plate ring attached

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762448.jpg
Mounted on lathe ready to go ( count your fingers)

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762598.jpg

External rough shaping, Trying to shape either side of the center line of the side pieces in order to maintain the maximin dia of the bowl along that line.

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs764994.jpg

Turned around and started internal hollowing.

http://m1.freeshare.us/view/?152fs762925.jpg

Finished bowl (dia 170mm x 90mm)

Problems:
The beech base had a split in it, so it turned out a lot thinner than planned.
I also planned to hollow out until I cut into the side pieces but I hit a small
Knot with a crack extending to the rim, so I chickened out at the point you see in the last photo.

Paul I am not sure if this what you meant by WIP, but for what it's worth there it is.
Davol

 

[davol]

HELP I seem to have lost photos Ok as a link but no photo if
used as enclosure.
Davol

 

[Paul.J]

Davol.
Thanks for taking the time to do the work in progress piccys.
Bowl looks fine to me.
I will have to have a go meself soon. :shock:
Now my garden bench is finished i can get back on the lathe
Have had a few requests for bowls,but i think i will just kep these ones plain for now :roll:
Paul.J.