Nothing makes me feel more happy then turning Burl wood, and trying to figure out what to make of them. Unfortunately though my lathe gave up on me and I'm trying to save up for a new one that's more reliable. Happy turning my friend 😊. I watch a lot of turning videos from a lot of people, and turning wood is my therapy. Oh yeah I also use a 6" orbital sander on my larger pieces to cut down on sanding, and it's a lot faster.
I'm not sure I would have the intestinal fortitude to turn on that lathe with something that out of balance. You are a brave man Tim! A beautiful piece too.
Beautiful piece Tim. I got addicted to turning about 9 years ago and yours was the first TH-cam channel I subscribed to. I learned a lot about turning from your videos so thank you for that. Keep up the excellent work.
It is a beautiful piece. The figure and the color are outstanding. I have mixed emotions about losing all the natural edge though. However I don't have any suggestions about how it could have been done differently either. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Negative rake is what makes your tool specifically for scraping. It’s like spreading butter on your toast, the edge of your knife is pointing in the opposite direction of your motion. The stress on the edge is reduce that way and your tool angle is allowed to be steeper, making your edge hold better. Also scraping is more forgiving, when your edge is no longer perfectly sharp.
I think I would have added thickness with a resin back and possibly a layer of wood as well. Unfortunately when faced with a disappointing piece of work, we can lose motivation.
I think if I had the nerve to turn it I would have left all of the bumps and knots on it and just turned a bowl where you did. I think you did a good job though
Great job Tim! Amazing how an object of that size will shake an 800 lbs. lathe with such ease. Beautiful piece.
You must have special pants custom made to hold those things. That piece of burl is insanely sharp and heavy and off-balance.
I hope he sees this comment! Hahaha
Nothing makes me feel more happy then turning Burl wood, and trying to figure out what to make of them. Unfortunately though my lathe gave up on me and I'm trying to save up for a new one that's more reliable. Happy turning my friend 😊. I watch a lot of turning videos from a lot of people, and turning wood is my therapy. Oh yeah I also use a 6" orbital sander on my larger pieces to cut down on sanding, and it's a lot faster.
Beautiful Piece Tim, I just love turning Mallee Burl!
I'm not sure I would have the intestinal fortitude to turn on that lathe with something that out of balance. You are a brave man Tim! A beautiful piece too.
Oh boy, you are a brave man, Tim!
Beautiful piece Tim. I got addicted to turning about 9 years ago and yours was the first TH-cam channel I subscribed to. I learned a lot about turning from your videos so thank you for that. Keep up the excellent work.
Stunning turning.
That's nice, Tim. The silicone cooking mat was a great idea. I may have to use that one.
Bill
Absolutely gorgeous piece
I love your work and how brave you are to work on this piece!
hot damn i was flinching just watching! great piece Tim.
Nice save
Beautiful piece! Thank you!
It is a beautiful piece. The figure and the color are outstanding. I have mixed emotions about losing all the natural edge though. However I don't have any suggestions about how it could have been done differently either. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂
Very nice! I think that would make a beautiful clock face.
Negative rake is what makes your tool specifically for scraping. It’s like spreading butter on your toast, the edge of your knife is pointing in the opposite direction of your motion. The stress on the edge is reduce that way and your tool angle is allowed to be steeper, making your edge hold better. Also scraping is more forgiving, when your edge is no longer perfectly sharp.
Why no love for the Thompson tools anymore ???
I think I would have added thickness with a resin back and possibly a layer of wood as well. Unfortunately when faced with a disappointing piece of work, we can lose motivation.
Tim your a braver man than me
WOW!
Beautiful piece Tim! Is this one for sale?!
I think if I had the nerve to turn it I would have left all of the bumps and knots on it and just turned a bowl where you did. I think you did a good job though
You should have double-stick taped it to a board and bandsawed off the high spot. You wasted enough to make a small piece.
It's Australian. If it isn't trying to actively off you it's gonna hurt you 😂
🤔 My Sweet Sixteen would have handled it... 😁
Jesus. I thought by your experience you would have used a counterbalance.
Are you Crazy ???