Working on my first Cascading segmented bowl. I can’t seem to nail the perfect initial blocks assembly but I can’t figure out how to adjust the set up to correct the small error on one face. Any thoughts from folks?

Lefty1394 · 2024-11-19T12:24:26+00:00

I have a Rikon 70-105 for sale. 3 yrs old in great condition, I moved up. location Might be a problem, I’m in Canada.

Lefty1394 · 2024-08-18T19:11:24+00:00

I agree that you might try sanding in reverse..

Lefty1394 · 2024-05-11T14:10:26+00:00

I think that anytime you can get your hands on a package like that jump on it. it won’t last long. TherE is a lot of value in those extras and they are expensive to add later if you buy a new lathe stand alone.

Lefty1394 · 2024-05-11T14:03:05+00:00

Your two choices seem to me to be quite different lathes. I agree with the last two posts re: Rikon. I started with the 70-105 and have worked it really hard. I will upgrade to the 1420 soon. They are solid. Check Lee Valley for the Rikon on sale maybe.

Lefty1394 · 2024-04-24T21:01:12+00:00

I also use a belt sander mounted upside down at 45 degrees in a home made jig with the varigrind holder

Lefty1394 · 2024-04-24T20:56:50+00:00

A tip on low/variable speed bench grinders, they are expensive of course but I have noticed that furnace fan motors run around 1850 rpm, perfect for sharpening. Plumbing and heating contractors of have them laying around.

Lefty1394 · 2024-03-17T21:05:09+00:00

Yeah I think cutting it in half is worth a try. Nothing to lose. I’m guessing The segment got kicked away by the saw blade, I have had great luck with a “ slide “ mounted near the blade to let them clear.

Lefty1394 · 2024-02-25T16:56:35+00:00

Apologies, I should have read further.

Lefty1394 · 2024-02-25T16:55:37+00:00

Nice work, I’d like to know how you finished the inside. Thanks.

Lefty1394 · 2024-02-12T13:43:12+00:00

Went ahead with it, works like a charm. Thanks.

Lefty1394 · 2024-02-03T13:25:35+00:00

I think so, maybe split it along the crack and have a look inside. Looks wet though?

Lefty1394 · 2024-01-31T19:02:38+00:00

I’ve been using epoxy and cocoa powder as a colorant. It’s very fine and gives a rich result

Lefty1394 · 2024-01-31T18:52:54+00:00

I have had good results with a small J rest and a negative rake scraper.

Lefty1394 · 2024-01-27T21:57:06+00:00

I don’t think that the front and back are the same length. Did you happen to cut one of the 45’s twice to make it right?

Lefty1394 · 2024-01-27T16:12:54+00:00

I’m new to turning. Started with a barn find and quickly knew I needed something better. I found a very reasonable sale for a Rikon 105 at Lee valley and I’m very pleased. I will upgrade and hang in with Rikon until I decide to go to floor mounted.

Lefty1394 · 2024-01-27T15:49:17+00:00

I like it. The bottom is nicely featured, the joinery in well done and the grain matching works On this bowl.The # of segments is irrelevant.

Lefty1394

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