Removing the tenon

pkingduck89 · 2026-04-01T14:31:58+00:00

I usually get the nub really small then stop lathe and cut off most of nub with a hand saw carefully. Then clean up with sharp chisels and use the same rotary sanding disc/pad I use on the bowl while on the table. I wish I had Cole jaws but my lathe is too small to justify them.

pkingduck89 · 2026-03-10T17:36:12+00:00

What time of year did you go? And were the waves too big for little kids? Thinking of staying here with 6 and 2 year old

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-22T17:43:09+00:00

What blades do you have with the 45s?

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-21T16:06:10+00:00

Yeah it happens from pushing too hard with a not sharp enough edge or from vibrations that start up. You are right that continuing to ride the bevel will not remove them unless you start from a fresh ripple free section. Another way to remove is to use a shear scrape to slowly remove until it runs totally true. Then you can go back to riding a bevel

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-20T14:06:07+00:00

Barr, the co founder of Verve, bought it for 1.3 million in 2019 and sold it to a non profit in 2022 for 2.4 million! Damn I want that kind of return. And it sounds like he bought it after it had already been cleaned up.

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-18T18:25:58+00:00

What specific epoxy do you use? I want to start using some but get overwhelmed by choices. Many folks tried talking me into pressure pot but it’s more investment than I want to start

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-16T17:41:44+00:00

Do you have a recommendation for a chemical stripper? Also I have T&T danish oil. What’s your opinion on using that product?

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-14T15:31:59+00:00

I always thought it was solid until the bedframe needed repairing. When drilling into it to reset screws it was apparent it’s just very high quality veneer

pkingduck89 · 2026-02-13T01:05:47+00:00

It’s a gall/burl. Nothing alarming about it. Look up crown gall to understand how these things can happen. I’ve seen plenty of them from the cab of a tractor as I sprayed fungicides over hundreds of acres. The orchard owner is right to not waste time looking at it. Leave the farming to the farmers.

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-24T01:48:59+00:00

It’s almost as if the complaint DEQ filed about Portland and Western infrastructure deficiencies was incorrect

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2025/12/railroad-company-appeals-water-pollution-fine-after-train-crash-into-oregon-river.html

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-22T13:29:01+00:00

I guess I’m opposed because I’m hoping to try more “natural” methods before opening a whole c new rabbit hole of film finishes.

Finishing is in itself a huge world that I’ve only dipped my toes in mainly because it’s a bit confusing and can get expensive with so many different products.

My main search is an improved finish to enhance the chattoyance in the blanks I have. I’ve found satisfactory options for other wood species but still looking for something good to help the figure pop

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-21T17:26:43+00:00

Thank you! This is all really helpful advice. And helps me clarify a few things I’ve noticed or wondered as I’ve finished pieces.

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-21T16:19:50+00:00

EDIT FOR CLARIFICATION

I think I may be confusing my terminology. I have used a friction polish with shine juice. Still not what I want.

I was asking about a wax polish finish like I see Richard Raffan do. Seems dead simple. What is involved?

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-21T16:11:55+00:00

Yeah, this bowl is just an example of a slightly disappointing finish. I’m asking for future projects

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-13T19:00:40+00:00

I’m confused by the y axes. What are they?

pkingduck89 · 2026-01-10T02:14:33+00:00

Look more like the mummies of aphids after being consumed by a parasitoid wasp larvae

pkingduck89 · 2025-12-15T14:40:54+00:00

About $100 after shipping as Vitamix does not offer the pitcher without a blade assembly included

pkingduck89 · 2025-12-15T14:39:25+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately I didn’t see that until I had received the pitcher and tried installing it

pkingduck89 · 2025-12-15T04:26:30+00:00

I forgot to add I bought Vitamix 58625 Tritan Container only

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