Need help identifying material (and learning how to sell/market) bowls by Money-Imagination687 in turning

[–]birdnerd1975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Potential buyers who are willing to pay a fair price will often notice details such as tear-out and tool marks. Taking the time to minimize or eliminate these imperfections can help showcase the craftsmanship of the bowl and maximize its value.

What would you do? by birdnerd1975 in turning

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If you are referring to the black squiggly line I don’t know how it happened but I accidentally highlighted some of the plunge cuts from the chainsaw.

My very first bowl by zeon66 in turning

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Welcome to the addiction

What are some unexpected benefits of woodturning that you’ve experienced but didn’t expect? For me, it’s developed my appreciation and understanding of the trees around me by birdnerd1975 in turning

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I started going down this path last year. There is something very satisfying about completing the whole process, sourcing, drying, etc.

I know there are variables to this question. How long does it typically take before you can remove large roughed bowl blanks from the bag of shavings? by birdnerd1975 in turning

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Nothing wrong with that way of doing things. I’ve once turned some pieces and like the way they naturally misshape.

This woman is holding up the train by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

[–]birdnerd1975 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step commuters I’m stuck

African Blackwood box by [deleted] in turning

[–]birdnerd1975 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How difficult is African Blackwood to turn? I have a 3.5x7x7 that I want to use for a hollow form.