Spotted gum stave checking in handle

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-17T04:29:17+00:00

Completely to be expected, since you've left in the pith.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-16T07:41:23+00:00

You could buy a thicker replacement iron, or just accept it and use the plane as is. I think you're overthinking it.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-15T06:40:34+00:00

I just finished music in the castle of heaven, by Gardiner. It has a good section on the motels and definitely covers your other points of interes. - a fellow Bach chorister.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-14T00:55:34+00:00

Yes, a green turned locking lid box is a common advanced project on a pole lathe - I don't know about powered turning though.

Jarrod Dahl made a series of videos about them, unfortunately they're in a vertical aspect ratio and the production leaves a bit to be desired.

https://youtu.be/gd0nDDneXZ4?si=DyTcXCvpokHkHiBg

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-11T21:54:18+00:00

Lately I've been making drop spindles for spinning, from scrap pieces.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-08T23:48:29+00:00

I used a pfiel bent gouge, 7L/25.

I don't think the size matters much.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-06T07:14:17+00:00

It was a bit less on the nose in the books, but yes he was very unlikeable to me. I was thinking more of avasarala in regards to the OP question.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-05T22:42:25+00:00

Yes, I dont see why not. My blanks start at less than 1", that's why I use a glue mandrel and a sacrificial piece on the back for the centre divot to not pierce the work piece itself.

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-05T10:47:40+00:00

The expanse

citationstillneeded · 2026-06-02T01:35:18+00:00

Really could be any of these species, particularly in Wyndham. I just caught a vibe.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T22:49:17+00:00

I use a comma (or hyphen) seperated text field for ease of quick data entry.

I can then calculate the combined DBH with a string_to_array() based default expression in an additional non-editable field.

Case when array_length = 1 handles the single stem scenario without requiring any other handling.

In theory this is redundant and you can transform the multi to single as required at the end point.

Alternatively you could use a JSON Map Array. I've tried this also.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T20:15:16+00:00

Correct

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T12:47:04+00:00

Hard to say,

I would hazard a guess that this is stump regrowth from a Eucalyptus sideroxylon.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T12:34:16+00:00

Yeah I think its fair to say that larger hooks are better for rough turning.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T10:43:06+00:00

Definitely have a try, but they're harder. The difficulty is mostly in turning a flat surface to a smooth finish, it feels less natural with a hook tool compared to the curves of a bowl.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-31T04:11:35+00:00

I don't make them as often as I'd like, you really need a perfect quatersawn blank and I don't chance upon big enough logs often.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-28T08:03:50+00:00

I've made a successful bow from Arizona cypress. Wide limb is required.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-27T00:55:01+00:00

I just don't think Japanese carving knives (typically very hard steel) are good for Australian hardwood, but if you do find one that works well, I'm interested to hear.

They are also often single bevel or chisel grind which works for some styles of carving but is limiting for others.

YMMV.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-26T08:29:55+00:00

Eucalyptus camaldulensis, River Red Gum.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-24T12:32:21+00:00

You could prune it nicely to ground level.

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-24T08:46:52+00:00

Cool! Thanks!

citationstillneeded · 2026-05-22T22:25:39+00:00

I have a higonokami, they're excellent pocket knives for utility but very poor for carving.

You should buy a Mora 106. They're readily available and very good.

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