I like that you fixed it but but i wouldnt of tried. My skills arent that good and i have a hard time getting it thin enough to even worry about going through the bottom. I appreciate that you refer to where you get your supplies. I have bought some of that tape you use and found that it works great for my small projects. Thanks for your time!
I could not agree more with your opinion of what should happen to the bowl, unless, I could use it for something that no one else would see. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for this video. I have a large bowl that I had cored and I went to deep. Now I have a plan on how to fix it, take it to the fire pile and start over. You are correct, I would not put my name on a piece that I can't make look great or at least intentional.
I miscut a glue up I was making, and it created an odd-shaped hole on the center of what I had intended to be a shallow bowl. I ended up cutting the hole larger and round on the lathe and used some wood for a plug that allowed me to make a pedestal for the shallow bowl. I ended up with something resembling a cake platter. Actually, the piece I ended up with is much better looking than what I started to make in the first place. Thanks for sharing that these types of mishaps happen to veteran turners. Gives all of us hope when we experience problems.
I agree with most others Mike, it is always worth the effort to try to fix the mistake, if only to reinforce the you should not make that mistake again.
Hey Mike, I have always enjoyed your videos and instruction. However, I will always fix a mistake, especially after spending so much time getting to the mistake. True enough, it will not be showroom quality, but maybe a very functional item that someone will use over and over. For example I cut the lower third of a bowl off and laminated a complimentary piece of wood and continued to finish the bowl. Now, it is a very useful fruit bowl for apples, bananas, etc. that is sitting on someone's countertop. And BTW, they love it. Keep up the good work. Grindog
I heat my shop in the Winter with 'designer firewood' 🙂 I would say it wasn't a total waste of time if there was a lesson learned. As always, thanks for another great video.
I agree that repairing that bowl is a waste. However a while back I had a segmented bowl that I funneled and I was able to disguise the repair successfully. But as you say, it usually is not worth the effort. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂🙂
I'm in total agreement...it always looks like a screw up! I have too much wood in all stages of drying. just start another one. Thanks for the honest content.
Mike glad you said what you did about a waste of time fixing a mistake. Whether it is a bowl with a plug or and oops band as pen turner call it with a blow out. It will always be a mistake that has been repaired. My thoughts align with yours
Mike, you got discouraged to quickly. Not thinking outside the box. A fairly easy fix is to use the hole (I know, you’ll have to put it back in) to put a light socket in and use it as a lampshade. It would make a nice one. Of course you would have to turn a base and side arm, but you’d Dave the turning. 😉 Cheers, Tom
I think it comes down to how much one has invested in a piece (time and emotion-wise) whether it is worth trying to fix something like this. If the investment is low, there isn't a lot of heartache in pitching the piece or re-purposing it for something like a resin casting or something else. If there is a lot of time and effort already expended, then assessing a design modification to resolve the problem is more worthwhile.
I fully agree that a flawed piece cannot be repaired and sold, but I think the process of doing a repair reinforces important skills, so it's worth the effort just as an exercise and technical challenge. If nothing else, you can always use it as at home - perhaps as the bowl to hold candy for distribution at Halloween - its certainly better than that cheap, tacky orange plastic that my wife uses for that purpose!
Mike, I agree. I would have added to my camping gear so I could add it to my first night camp fire 🔥 and enjoy the flame shooting up through the hole like a volcano! Thanks for sharing your mistake. That means I am not the only one who makes mistakes! I really thought I was. Lol Greg
Sorry to see you not happy with your fix. I just pour epoxy in the bottom with a gear, dried flower,coin or colored epoxy to match any crack fills. Your small bowl had a lot of nice features. I have been surprised that some people prefer something different
I'm wondering why you would make a video about something you consider a complete waste of time. I happen to agree with you but it's a waste of your time & effort to make a video about something you consider a complete waste of time.
Welcome back to the funnel club, we missed you
LOL
I have plenty of mistakes. I have them hanging around the wall of my shop. It’s a good reminder and it keeps me grounded. Also gives me a good laugh.
Good not to take mistakes too seriously.
Excellent lesson. Thanks.👍👍
My pleasure!
I've made more funnels than I want to think about. Great save!
I like that you fixed it but but i wouldnt of tried. My skills arent that good and i have a hard time getting it thin enough to even worry about going through the bottom. I appreciate that you refer to where you get your supplies. I have bought some of that tape you use and found that it works great for my small projects. Thanks for your time!
I could not agree more with your opinion of what should happen to the bowl, unless, I could use it for something that no one else would see. Thanks for the video.
Right on
Thanks for this video. I have a large bowl that I had cored and I went to deep. Now I have a plan on how to fix it, take it to the fire pile and start over. You are correct, I would not put my name on a piece that I can't make look great or at least intentional.
I miscut a glue up I was making, and it created an odd-shaped hole on the center of what I had intended to be a shallow bowl. I ended up cutting the hole larger and round on the lathe and used some wood for a plug that allowed me to make a pedestal for the shallow bowl. I ended up with something resembling a cake platter. Actually, the piece I ended up with is much better looking than what I started to make in the first place.
Thanks for sharing that these types of mishaps happen to veteran turners. Gives all of us hope when we experience problems.
Totally agree Mike, Nothing like some elegant firewood. And its an opportunity to experiment.
I agree with most others Mike, it is always worth the effort to try to fix the mistake, if only to reinforce the you should not make that mistake again.
I need some of that tape 💯
I figure it's always worth a try. As other commenters have shown, sometimes the result is a pleasant surprise.
Hey Mike, I have always enjoyed your videos and instruction. However, I will always fix a mistake, especially after spending so much time getting to the mistake. True enough, it will not be showroom quality, but maybe a very functional item that someone will use over and over. For example I cut the lower third of a bowl off and laminated a complimentary piece of wood and continued to finish the bowl. Now, it is a very useful fruit bowl for apples, bananas, etc. that is sitting on someone's countertop. And BTW, they love it.
Keep up the good work. Grindog
Thanks for sharing.
Your videos are always worth watching Mike. I think a funnel is a challenge, unless it is a total egg shell crush of a small ornament.
Very true!
I heat my shop in the Winter with 'designer firewood' 🙂 I would say it wasn't a total waste of time if there was a lesson learned. As always, thanks for another great video.
So true! We learn best from our mistakes, don't we?
I agree that repairing that bowl is a waste. However a while back I had a segmented bowl that I funneled and I was able to disguise the repair successfully. But as you say, it usually is not worth the effort. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe. 🙂🙂
Great video. If you learn fr lo m your mistakes it's experience. 😂
So true!
I'm in total agreement...it always looks like a screw up! I have too much wood in all stages of drying. just start another one. Thanks for the honest content.
Looks like we have a lot of folks that disagree with us.
@@MikePeaceWoodturning well mike ask 10 woodturners and get 20 different answers 🤣
Mike glad you said what you did about a waste of time fixing a mistake. Whether it is a bowl with a plug or and oops band as pen turner call it with a blow out. It will always be a mistake that has been repaired. My thoughts align with yours
Maybe the real treasure was the funnels we made along the way 😂
Mike, you got discouraged to quickly. Not thinking outside the box. A fairly easy fix is to use the hole (I know, you’ll have to put it back in) to put a light socket in and use it as a lampshade. It would make a nice one. Of course you would have to turn a base and side arm, but you’d Dave the turning. 😉 Cheers, Tom
You are right, Tom. I could have made a lamp!
I think it comes down to how much one has invested in a piece (time and emotion-wise) whether it is worth trying to fix something like this. If the investment is low, there isn't a lot of heartache in pitching the piece or re-purposing it for something like a resin casting or something else. If there is a lot of time and effort already expended, then assessing a design modification to resolve the problem is more worthwhile.
Effort expended probably has a lot to do with it. Novice turners take a lot of time for most tasks including repairs.
I fully agree that a flawed piece cannot be repaired and sold, but I think the process of doing a repair reinforces important skills, so it's worth the effort just as an exercise and technical challenge. If nothing else, you can always use it as at home - perhaps as the bowl to hold candy for distribution at Halloween - its certainly better than that cheap, tacky orange plastic that my wife uses for that purpose!
My wife is cheap and tacky too. That's how I like em .
If you haven't made a funnel from wood, you ain't a wood turner. It happens to the best of wood turners.
Mike, I agree. I would have added to my camping gear so I could add it to my first night camp fire 🔥 and enjoy the flame shooting up through the hole like a volcano!
Thanks for sharing your mistake. That means I am not the only one who makes mistakes! I really thought I was. Lol Greg
could've left the hole and made a lampshade
I thought the same thing
That is what I do. I have a lot of lampshades.
Sorry to see you not happy with your fix. I just pour epoxy in the bottom with a gear, dried flower,coin or colored epoxy to match any crack fills. Your small bowl had a lot of nice features. I have been surprised that some people prefer something different
Great idea I have not pured epoxy.
I'm wondering why you would make a video about something you consider a complete waste of time. I happen to agree with you but it's a waste of your time & effort to make a video about something you consider a complete waste of time.
Sorry you found it a waste of time. I think some others did find it useful to watch my efforts and conclusions.