I've been following your tutorial type of videos since you started. As a result, some time ago I started to look into gaining far more turnable material from almost every piece of timber that I've been cutting. I thought I was doing well, until I saw this, that is. As a big fan of camphor laurel, including the glorious smell as it is turned, I almost salivated as soon as I saw the size of what you had. Lastly, I now know that I have to up my dissection of timber to a higher level, in the vain hope of matching your scavenging ability. A brilliant and very informative short video. Thanks.
That is the result of years of experience. Awesome to see the number of pieces you were able to obtain from that single slab of wood. Really like how you presented this.
Richard , I wanted to add my voice to the chorus singing your praise. I have been turning for a few years now and it is refreshing to hear some one answering questions I've stumbled upon whilst engaging this adventure. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. I for one have a much better understanding of the whole process and enjoy seeing my turning prowess improve as I apply your tips and insights. Thanks again....
This is also covered in Richard's books everyone, so if you haven't yet read them, make sure you do. They are full of sound advice based on years of experience. Thanks again Richard.
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html. I no longer have a bowl saver.
Excellence as usual!! Thank you. Will you do the parting tool coring method which produces the straight sided rather V shaped bowl again for the nesting set? I need to try it myself. Thanks. Scott
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html.
So little time, so many bowls to turn. I have to get busy and finish all those small scrap wood bowls I saved. Do you find the small bowls are better sellers than the larger bowls? Financially, what pays the bills?
For either it's a matter of marketing to make them lucrative. In the 1970s I sold hundreds of small bowls with scoops (as a set). I sold a few after moving to Australia, but dropped them when all the market wanted was thicker burl bowls.
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html.
I've been following your tutorial type of videos since you started. As a result, some time ago I started to look into gaining far more turnable material from almost every piece of timber that I've been cutting. I thought I was doing well, until I saw this, that is.
As a big fan of camphor laurel, including the glorious smell as it is turned, I almost salivated as soon as I saw the size of what you had.
Lastly, I now know that I have to up my dissection of timber to a higher level, in the vain hope of matching your scavenging ability.
A brilliant and very informative short video.
Thanks.
Your gift at reading a piece of wood is as amazing as your ability to turn it. Your generosity in sharing far exceeds these talents thanks again.
As always, a master class in how to get most from the material. Thanks as always too, for sharing.
That is the result of years of experience. Awesome to see the number of pieces you were able to obtain from that single slab of wood. Really like how you presented this.
I'm not nearly that economical when cutting blanks but you've given me some good ideas! Taking more time to look at the slab first!!
Richard , I wanted to add my voice to the chorus singing your praise. I have been turning for a few years now and it is refreshing to hear some one answering questions I've stumbled upon whilst engaging this adventure. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. I for one have a much better understanding of the whole process and enjoy seeing my turning prowess improve as I apply your tips and insights. Thanks again....
A really great tutorial on how to get the most out of a piece of wood. Thank you!
As a Scotsman thats what i like to see... no waste !👍
This is also covered in Richard's books everyone, so if you haven't yet read them, make sure you do. They are full of sound advice based on years of experience. Thanks again Richard.
Thanks, Ashley. www.richardraffan.com.au/books-and-dvds/
I would love to be able to look at a slab and see as much potential as you just did.
Happy New Year.
it's absolutely amazing what you can get out of that slab.🙂🙂
Thank you for this video. It definitely gives me a new way to think about cutting up material.
I would love to see a video on coring the larger blanks. Thank you for making these videos.
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html. I no longer have a bowl saver.
@RichardRaffanwoodturning thank you
You are amazing.
Excellence as usual!! Thank you. Will you do the parting tool coring method which produces the straight sided rather V shaped bowl again for the nesting set? I need to try it myself. Thanks. Scott
Afer downsizing all I have is the slicing tool you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html.
Thank you!
It would be good if you could do a video in which you cored one of those blanks.
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html.
Thanks Richard
So little time, so many bowls to turn. I have to get busy and finish all those small scrap wood bowls I saved. Do you find the small bowls are better sellers than the larger bowls? Financially, what pays the bills?
For either it's a matter of marketing to make them lucrative. In the 1970s I sold hundreds of small bowls with scoops (as a set). I sold a few after moving to Australia, but dropped them when all the market wanted was thicker burl bowls.
Hi Richard, how do you core out the bigger bowls? As far as I'm concerned you don't have a coring system, right?
Thanks for this video!
Before downsizing I used left side McNaughton cutters, parting in from the headstock side. These days I use the slicer you see in th-cam.com/video/6TTuRNtl7BQ/w-d-xo.html.
@RichardRaffanwoodturning Thanks, I'll take a look!
Nice work. Richard, do you consider yourself more of an Introvert? I am just wondering if most turners are Introverts. Hmm