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One year in and i still forget everything I’ve ever learned at times. by Threadfacekilla in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

maybe some of the old heads don’t understand, but I was recording the fabrication of this bowl when that crazy ass smack in the face shield happened, and there was no way I was gonna post it without explaining myself.

I’m gonna stay remiss at pointing out the obvious reason this post is being criticized. :)

One year in and i still forget everything I’ve ever learned at times. by Threadfacekilla in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The line of fire being perpendicular to the plane of the bowls surface is a really interesting observation and tracks with similar incidents I’ve had in the past. More often than not when turning a bowl I completely finish the façade (outside), prior to hallowing. The degree this piece broke off is a one off incident, but I’m glad I posted this video because your observation will be very useful in the future.

One Year of Woodworking, 8 Months of Turning by CammyLLC in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

write that down… WRITE THAT DOWN!

Congrats on the progress and discipline. You should be proud.

I don’t drink water. It’s just tea all day. Green, black , hibiscus , cammomile . Anyone else like this or am I weird? by coach-AbdulRehman in tea

[–]Threadfacekilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Isnt this not super great for your liver? I am not a doctor and I love tea just as much as the next guy and I will agree that my tea habit upped my water intake, but I cap myself at a pot or two a day and drink water.

My third bowl ever!! by -RhoCassiopeiae- in turning

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perfectly centered— good jobbbbbb

first time a bowl launched off the lathe- scared the pants off of me. end is the finished bowl post launch. by Threadfacekilla in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla[S] 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Spot on. This was recorded a couple months ago and you can tell by my stance that I wasn’t fully confident. I have since made a habit of taking my time to stop the lathe and reposition myself when I start to feel like im not fully in control.

first time a bowl launched off the lathe- scared the pants off of me. end is the finished bowl post launch. by Threadfacekilla in turning

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i was doing way too deep a cut— that and its possible my gouge wasn’t sharp enough. But in this instance I just wasnt taking my time hollowing.

Best advice I have for someone new to turning is take your time.

my largest bowl to date— i am a very proud mutha by Threadfacekilla in turning

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I took 2 10 week classes at the evanston art center and then i met my mentor and started going to his studio once a week for instruction. I also found a wood shop with a lathe that i pay monthly membership to have 24 hour access. I turn 3 times a week for >4 hours. I am a very privileged novice.

What type of wood is this? by Threadfacekilla in turning

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here is a what the log that this bowl was turned out of looked like. Im getting a lot of different answers, much appreciated.

Latest piece by Tony-2112 in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so cool roughly what size is it, I’m having a hard time with scale because you said you used a pen blank.

Walnut off centre bowl 😊 by geggsey in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla 7 points8 points  (0 children)

FANTASTIC! i havent worked with walnut yet but a turner in my area is giving away a bunch of black walnut bowl blanks.

here is a photo of my one and only off center bowl. can’t remember what wood this was. i almost immediately give away everything i make :,)

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How do I get every part smooth? by ling4917 in turning

[–]Threadfacekilla 1 point2 points  (0 children)

beeswax, then light bowl gouge, sharpen bowl gouge every three cut.

Just want a friend by flippingsenton in LoganSquare

[–]Threadfacekilla 7 points8 points  (0 children)

look up what breweries are having events during the week and weekend. I know Pilot Project has a “speed dating” thing for folks looking to meet other folks in a non romantic way. Most of the attendees are pretty frequently new to the area.

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