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Alan Stratton has been a member since August 11th 2017, and has created 628 posts from scratch.

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Peach Bowl To Preserve Precious Memories

published Friday, April 26th, 2024 at 7:00 am by

Peach Bowl

This is not the best example of wood for bowl turning. However, it was essential to turn this bowl anyway as a return gift to the lady in whose yard this tree grew. I filled the major cracks with ultra violet activated resin which I am finding very convenient for small repairs. It is supposed to be longer lasting than CA glue.

The completed bowl will be returned to the lady to preserve her memories associated with her family and this peach tree.

The bowl is nine inches diameter and three inches high, finished with wipe-only poly.

Enjoy.

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Rose Bowl From The Root

published Thursday, April 18th, 2024 at 10:13 pm by

Rose Bowl

This video post is best viewed here on this page. However, if you have technical difficulties, it is also posted on YouTube and FaceBook.

After digging up an old rose bush from my yard, I attempt to turn the root ball to get a bowl.

At 8″ by 3″, this bowl warped dramatically making it too warped to finish turning and sanding it on the lathe. Still, I carved and sanded it before finishing with walnut oil.

It is unique.

Enjoy.

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Rejected, Discarded But Beautiful Burl Bowl

published Friday, April 12th, 2024 at 7:00 am by

Cottonwood Burl Bowl

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This cottonwood was discarded at our club’s monthly Saturday gathering. Why discarded? The piece had a pair of smaller burl bumps. One had an accidental gash from a chain saw; the other had large obvious voids.

I picked it up anyway and decided to see if I could get anything from it. It yielded a 6″ diameter, 2″ tall bowl with amazing burl figure. Walnut oil brings out the beautiful color.

Enjoy.

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Spring Turning – Bark Edge Birds Beak Bowl

published Friday, April 5th, 2024 at 8:53 am by

Birds Beak Bowl

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Late winter and early spring is when I prune trees in my yard. Sometimes, this is a source of both wood and inspiration.

In this case, I cut an apple limb that is perfect for a small birds beak bowl. A birds beak bowl utilized and entire cross section of the limb as can be seen by the pith running through the bowl sides.

This bowl is about 3 inches long, about 2.5 inches wide, and 2 inches tall. Although not extremely wet, I let it dry for a week in a craft paper bag before sanding and applying walnut oil.

Enjoy.

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Turning – My Quest For A Wood Star

published Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at 10:00 pm by

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Maple Star

After turning an eight point star inspired a few weeks ago, I had a another thought about how to turn a star yet another way. I was not sure it could be successful. However, I decided to try.

Previously I have:

  • Turned a sphere and added finials;
  • Turned a cube into a star using a specific, custom jig;
  • Turned a cube into a star using a pen mandrel centered on faces, then adding finials;
  • Turned a cube into a star using a pen mandrel centered on faces but with much deeper coves, then adding finials;
  • And now, turn a cube into a star using the corners of the cube. Could I add finials???

I am now wondering where else my star quest can go.

Here are the previous videos

Turning Multi Axis Eight Point Star With Jig
Turning 8 Point 3 Axis Star Ornament – No Jig Required
Turning 8 Point 3 Axis Star – Best Yet

Link to Drive Centers

https://www.printables.com/model/824088-drive-centers-or-hubs-for-woodturning-8-point-star

What do you think about the differences in the process? Which do you prefer?

Enjoy.

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