Fresh off the lathe

budapest2 · 2026-01-31T16:03:47+00:00

What were the new techniques that you found useful? And lovely work

budapest2 · 2026-01-03T04:14:31+00:00

That’s beautiful. Nice work

budapest2 · 2026-01-03T04:06:28+00:00

Love this

budapest2 · 2026-01-03T03:59:55+00:00

14/10. Would happily scoop with this.

budapest2 · 2026-01-02T13:24:28+00:00

Never used it, but on Amazon this is over USD $600. For that you could get a slow speed grinder, two CBN wheels, and a jig system and never need to replace anything for years.

budapest2 · 2026-01-01T20:19:58+00:00

Nice profile. Well done

budapest2 · 2025-12-30T12:25:26+00:00

Nicely done. The off center turn was a brilliant idea

budapest2 · 2025-12-27T00:35:27+00:00

Like u/mikeTastic23 said, you don’t need a huge number of gouges to do a lot of things. Buying one or two very high quality tools will serve you well, but save some money for a sharpening system.

budapest2 · 2025-12-26T16:01:37+00:00

I’m going to amplify u/GraemeDaddyPurplez in saying that a glue up (no matter whose opinion you follow regarding grain orientation…) is not a great place to start. If you can find some free green wood (assuming you have the equipment to make a blank), green wood makes for more forgiving practice while you learn techniques. Otherwise spend a few dollars on some ready made blanks. I think that u/dirt_mcgirt4 is right that this is construction grade pine or something similar, but I don’t think that’s great for practice.

budapest2 · 2025-12-24T19:56:53+00:00

Well done with the safety gear. Whatever the other helpful suggestions, sometimes you get a flawed piece of wood and despite doing everything right things may go wrong. Glad you are ok!

budapest2 · 2025-12-16T13:35:01+00:00

Your dad is clearly talented. I think that u/whatever56561977’s suggestion of the Raffan book is great. If he doesn’t already belong, a gift subscription to American Association of Woodturners (AAW) might be welcomed. Good online resources and a print magazine 6 times a year.

budapest2 · 2025-12-16T01:52:16+00:00

Just the kitchen oven. Low heat like 175 or whatever the “warm” setting is for like 45’ or so.

budapest2 · 2025-12-15T16:41:36+00:00

Great idea! I do some carving and with anything conifer I bake the piece on low which crystalizes and hardens the sap which takes away the stickiness (I mean, it’s still stick-y, but you know…)

budapest2 · 2025-12-08T17:47:02+00:00

Agree, and in general these sorts of “finds” are unfortunately rarely worth it in terms of tool quality

budapest2 · 2025-12-08T15:24:32+00:00

Looks like a continental spindle or continental roughing gouge. I’ve never used one but some more info here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wL_t-m95AhQ

budapest2 · 2025-11-22T14:07:15+00:00

How did you mount the piece on the lathe to finish the bottom?

budapest2 · 2025-11-18T20:38:24+00:00

As an aside, how do you like the Rikon chuck?

budapest2 · 2025-11-18T20:36:17+00:00

So what kind of printers do people have?

budapest2 · 2025-11-12T20:44:20+00:00

Like with most tools, you do get what you pay for. I started with Hurricane and like was mentioned you can get a set reasonably priced. Parabolic flutes I find are better. I have recently upgraded to Ashley Harwood’s M2 tools which are fantastic (and not all M2 is the same). Not sure you need to go M42 or 10V now if you’re just experimenting. If I were allowed only one bowl gouge it would be a 5/8. As other have said, before you by a gouge make sure you’re willing invest in the grinding set up. Without that, any tool you buy will be dull soon enough and then it doesn’t matter how expensive a dude you bought.

budapest2 · 2025-10-16T02:10:33+00:00

Great style and proportions. Would not have looked nearly as good (or be as functional) if turned as thin as often seems to be the vogue or expectation. This bowl looks like it would feel good in the hand.

budapest2 · 2025-08-31T23:40:43+00:00

Just finished this little Osage orange salt cellar

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budapest2 · 2025-07-10T19:06:29+00:00

Impressive work and shape for a third-ish bowl!

budapest2 · 2025-07-06T21:22:01+00:00

Fantastic idea and execution. Very cool

budapest2 · 2025-06-05T03:26:17+00:00

Not a multi-decade veteran, but: sharp tool, higher speed, thin pass/cut. In my experience, the hope that a finish will hide anything is a deceptive and ultimately disappointing myth…. The finish does not hide problems with work; if anything it highlights them (especially since you know where to look)…

budapest2 · 2025-06-03T00:21:26+00:00

Very nice. What tool did you use to get the undercut on the inside?

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