AAW Forums http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/ This is a discussion forum on woodturning, sponsored by the American Association of Woodturners - powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Fri, 18 May 2012 04:18:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/images/misc/rss.jpg AAW Forums http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/ Bowl gouge for big bowls? http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9554&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 09:22:09 GMT Hi everyone,

I have been turning bowls for several months now and have been getting bigger and bigger. Everyone seems to enjoy the bigger bowls, so, I've been turning them quite a bit. So far I have been doing everything with a 3/8" Sorby Fingernail gouge, and a 1/2" Crown-Pro Ellsworth Bowl bouge. My biggest issue with the big bowls (16" or so) is roughing them out. It is difficult, and takes me forever. My process for roughing out is that I screw a round plywood pattern board to the bark side of the block, and cut all the way around the pattern. It actually works great, and gets the blank almost round with very few flat edges. I can get my faceplate centered pretty close. My bandsaw isn't big enough to cut these blanks round. That is why I use this method. Here is my question. Should I get a bigger bowl gouge? I have a couple of big spindle roughing gouges, but I hear over and over that you should never use a roughing gouge on a bowl. It would be nice to have a bigger gouge for hollowing also, as it seems like it takes forever to hollow out those big bowls. I have a Nova DVR 2024 lathe that is rated at 2.3 HP, so I shouldn't have any power issues there. I am just looking for ways to make things a little easier and more enjoyable, and any input or advice on gouges or technique would be much appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Newbie Scott Austin http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9554 Phil Brennion http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9553&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 23:03:24 GMT Former AAW President Phil Brennion has passed away. His friend Marlen Kemmet, managing Editor of Wood Magazine, posted the notice at the following link on the _*Wood Online Woodturning forum*_... Former AAW President Phil Brennion has passed away. His friend Marlen Kemmet, managing Editor of Wood Magazine, posted the notice at the following link on the Wood Online Woodturning forum. ]]> Main Forum Bill Boehme http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9553 WTB: Powermatic 3520 B or A Lathe http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9552&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:53 GMT Looking for a gently used lathe for newly-formed woodturning club in Central Arkansas (Diamond State Woodturners). We have a maximum of $2500 to spend. Can arrange pick-up if reasonable distance. Contact John at johnbwilkins@hotmail.com with lathe in subject line. Looking for a gently used lathe for newly-formed woodturning club in Central Arkansas (Diamond State Woodturners). We have a maximum of $2500 to spend. Can arrange pick-up if reasonable distance. Contact John at johnbwilkins@hotmail.com with lathe in subject line. ]]> Want-ads John W http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9552 Amur Cherry http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9551&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 02:51:26 GMT I just got home with a truck load of Amur Cherry, green and checking rapidly. Has anyone ever tried turning this species of cherry?? I just got home with a truck load of Amur Cherry, green and checking rapidly. Has anyone ever tried turning this species of cherry?? ]]> Main Forum Syd Sellers http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9551 Symposium planning Guide now on line http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9550&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 14:07:31 GMT You will want to check out the Symposium planning guide with 163 demonstrations their schedules and descriptions you have 6,688,604,160,000 possible ways to schedule the demos you will watch in the 11 rotation periods Plus emerging artists, instant gallery, exhibitions, tradeshow... For... You will want to check out the Symposium planning guide
with 163 demonstrations their schedules and descriptions
you have 6,688,604,160,000 possible ways to schedule the demos you will watch in the 11 rotation periods
Plus emerging artists, instant gallery, exhibitions, tradeshow...

For great Symposium overview and information:

http://www.woodturner.org/sym/sym2012/

Something special for for smart devices too!

Thank Sharon Bierman when you see her. ]]> Main Forum hockenbery http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9550 Delta 23-725 grinder http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9549&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 03:42:28 GMT I recently got a second hand Delta 23-725 grinder.
It didn't come with any parts of stone guards.
I placed an order for them, however, it seems that nobody has had those parts anymore, including Delta USA. The price I got from a parts dealer who back ordered them is about $60 for four parts and $30 for shipping from the US to Vancouver, BC.
Does anyone here have a broken Delta 23-725 with guards?
I looked at a Steelcity 15400 grinder at their site and I have thought it's body
is exactly like Delta 23-725 and the guards for the Steelcity might fit the Delta.
Where can I get parts for Steelcity machines? I can find the most brands' power tool parts dealers, however, I cannot find any for Steelcity's.:confused: ]]> Main Forum Shikyo Sawada http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9549 adhesive help http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9548&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 00:01:47 GMT I have recently started segmented turning. I am currently using off the shelf lepage carpenters glue basic yellow glue. I get excelent bonds but the glue is thick and there is a lot of slipping and sliding as I clamp the rings my segmented turning is getting more complex and am having a lot of... I have recently started segmented turning. I am currently using off the shelf lepage carpenters glue basic yellow glue. I get excelent bonds but the glue is thick and there is a lot of slipping and sliding as I clamp the rings my segmented turning is getting more complex and am having a lot of difficulty keeping the rings alinged. I have just started to look at different glues and if anyone has suggestion. I am looking for a glue with fairly quick tack time good bond and good fill

attached is a pic of my 3rd piece some minor alingment issues but I am very pleased
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]]> Main Forum Sean Boyle http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9548 AAW Bound, wood merchants along the way? http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9547&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 21:52:57 GMT I'm driving down to the symposium from the Seattle area. I'll be pulling a small trailer on the way back, since I'll be bringing home a new lathe. There's going to be room in the trailer, thought I'd stop on the way back wherever there's good turning stock available for sale. Any suggestions on places I shouldn't miss? ]]> Main Forum JeffSmith http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9547 Hollow Pro Tools By Mike Jackofsky http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9546&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:52:45 GMT Anyone using the Hollow Pro Tools By Mike Jackofsky? I have viewed his demo and find them interesting except for the price. The 5/8" Bent shaft goes for $210 with cutter assembly and the straight shaft for $207, both un-handled. I currently use the John Jordan and Dennis stewart hollowers and just started using them on the Monster Articulated hollowing System. I like the ability of rotating the angle of the cutter assembly of the Hollow Pro. Seems like you could get away with just using the bent hollower. Any thoughts on this?

Any comments will be appreciated.

Regards...........Ralph

This is the link for the tools at Crafts Supplies:

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/st...g_Tools___Holl
owing_Tools___Hollow_Pro_Hollowing_Tools___Hollow_ Pro_Tool__
_hollow_pro?Args= ]]> Main Forum ralphjramirez http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9546 Heat resistant finish? http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9545&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 13:17:32 GMT Howdy gang. I have a friend who is really into Cigars, and he asked me if I could turn a big fancy ash tray. I have no problems as far as turning it, but I hate to make it and worry about every detail and it gets all burnt up the first time it gets used. I thought about just lining it with a... Howdy gang. I have a friend who is really into Cigars, and he asked me if I could turn a big fancy ash tray. I have no problems as far as turning it, but I hate to make it and worry about every detail and it gets all burnt up the first time it gets used. I thought about just lining it with a convetional glass ashtray, but I was wondering if anybody knows of any heat/fire resistant finishes or resins I could coat the inside with. I remember back when I was younger a lot of people had wooden ashtrays, but don't see them anymore since smoking has become the devil in the last 20 years. Anyways, if anybody knows of a product or proccess I appreciate it. ]]> Main Forum Scott Austin http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9545 3520A VFD replacement? http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9544&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 20:57:46 GMT Has anyone had to replace their 3520A VFD since the newer 3520B was introduced? The original drive is listed as obsolete on some vendor sites. The replacement has the same model# with the exception of the A suffix being replaced by a B suffix. The Powermatic parts dept. wants almost 2-1/2 times... Has anyone had to replace their 3520A VFD since the newer 3520B was introduced? The original drive is listed as obsolete on some vendor sites. The replacement has the same model# with the exception of the A suffix being replaced by a B suffix.

The Powermatic parts dept. wants almost 2-1/2 times the money for their replacement as do a couple of outside vendors. But since Powermatic only goes by their in-house part #'s it becomes difficult to compare apples to apples.

I would appreciate any insight as to the difference between the A and B drives both in cost and or installation.

Thanks, Jake ]]> Main Forum Jake_Debski http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9544 Robust J-curve tool rest, and Resp-O-Rator..... http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9543&goto=newpost Wed, 09 May 2012 03:22:33 GMT I just purchased these two items from Packard.........just wondering if anyone here has any "hands on" comments about either of these two products.

I have several tool rests from Robust, and am very pleased with the hardened top surface. Tools slide across this surface just a little smoother than anything else.....and every little advantage helps! I haven't been able to get the regular interior tool rests up close to the bottom/center inside of bowls, and I'm hoping this J-Curve Robust tool rest will better accommodate the specific needs here......... If you have one of these J-rests, let us know your thoughts on it, please.......
See the Robust J-Rest here: http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...Category_Code=

Even though I have an Airstream, and regular respirator, I purchased one of the Resp-O-Rators from Packard. A short video of this product can be seen here.....click on this link:
http://www.packardwoodworks.com/Merc...Category_Code=
Because I've made great strides in producing tool finishes that require little sanding in the past few years, I find myself using the Airstream less than I ever have because I only need lung protection for the short times I require for sanding. I've been using the rubber respirator more, but I've always hated that rubber face of the respirator. Well......I'm going to try Packard's Resp-o-rator, because it looks like it's very easy to use, easy on and off, non-powered, lightweight, and looks like it might provide clean air, as advertised. Anyone have one of these? How do you like it?

ooc ]]> Main Forum odie http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9543 sharpening skews http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9542&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 16:58:06 GMT :DI've heard the "experts " badmouth the oneway skew jig. I'm soliciting opinions on the better options of sharpening the terrible skew ]]> Main Forum cwearing http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9542 Car Pool to Arrowmont? http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9541&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 12:42:29 GMT I live in eastern Iowa and I am going to the Dixie Biggs workshop at arrowmont July 1 – 7, 2012. Is there anyone else in the Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin area that is going and would like to car pool? Lyndal Anthony ImLyndal@aol.com I live in eastern Iowa and I am going to the Dixie Biggs workshop at arrowmont July 1 – 7, 2012. Is there anyone else in the Iowa/Illinois/Wisconsin area that is going and would like to car pool?

Lyndal Anthony
ImLyndal@aol.com ]]> Main Forum Lyndal Anthony http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9541 guitar lacquer http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9540&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 11:39:18 GMT I bought a gallon of gloss guitar lacquer at an auction for $5 thingking I could use it for a finish but I need some suggestions on how to rub it on. I have tried paper towels but the lacquer seems to dry too fast and I get uneven build up. Is there a way to extend the drying time so I can sub it... I bought a gallon of gloss guitar lacquer at an auction for $5 thingking I could use it for a finish but I need some suggestions on how to rub it on. I have tried paper towels but the lacquer seems to dry too fast and I get uneven build up. Is there a way to extend the drying time so I can sub it into the wood and keep it flowing rather than drying so fast?
I want to use it because I can put on a couple of coats and not have to wait like varnish. Gary ]]> Main Forum Gary Chapman http://www.aawforum.org/vbforum/showthread.php?t=9540