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Hubert Rieger

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Hubert Rieger

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Hello, I am Hubert (60 years old), I bought my first lathe when I was 20. I am an interior designer, and in my free time, I am an enthusiastic wood turner. In the past few weeks, I have been increasingly interested in hollow forms, and I am slowly experimenting with different sizes and types of wood. In the process, I try to gradually reduce the openings. Every turning project is an adventure that does not always succeed.IMG_E4585.JPGIMG_4785.JPGEibe_Hohlform_hr.png
 
Welcome. Nice hollow forms. I’m also working on all openings. A class with Mike Jackofsky really helped. 9/16 inch is my smallest so far with others I’ve messed up. Get a mentor!
 
Hubert Rieger said:
Hello, I am Hubert (60 years old), I bought my first lathe when I was 20. I am an interior designer, and in my free time, I am an enthusiastic wood turner. In the past few weeks, I have been increasingly interested in hollow forms, and I am slowly experimenting with different sizes and types of wood. In the process, I try to gradually reduce the openings. Every turning project is an adventure that does not always succeed.View attachment 77375View attachment 77376View attachment 77377
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Well done, Hubert!
Stay curious.
 
Hubert Rieger said:
Hello, I am Hubert (60 years old), I bought my first lathe when I was 20. I am an interior designer, and in my free time, I am an enthusiastic wood turner. In the past few weeks, I have been increasingly interested in hollow forms, and I am slowly experimenting with different sizes and types of wood. In the process, I try to gradually reduce the openings. Every turning project is an adventure that does not always succeed.View attachment 77375View attachment 77376View attachment 77377
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Beautiful pieces! Wow.
 
Hubert Rieger said:
Thankyou! The types of wood are yew and walnut.
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The color in the yew is especially nice - including the sapwood makes the pieces. I especially like the figure and nicely rounded lip of the large opening on the first picture. Looks like you're having too much fun!

Unfortunately, we can't grow yew around the farm here. Well, it will grow but according to vets and my books, parts of the plant are highly toxic to horses and other animals The wood itself is is supposed to be OK.

JKJ
 
That is correct, needles and fruits of the yew are poisonous and dangerous, but the wood is harmless. The yew is mostly found in gardens and parks here, rarely in open landscapes. It is very rare to find yew trunks with a larger diameter, and usually it is by chance. However, it is a great wood for turning, hard and homogeneous. Its fine pores allow it to be sanded and polished very well.
 
Welcome Hubert! I have used Yew for a few of my boxes and it is a really nice wood to turn. Unfortunately it is hard to get here in the states, so I purchase mine from a German wood supplier. Maybe you have heard of them?

Finest precious wood for Knife Makers, Wood- and Pen Turners and ...

Finest precious wood for Knife Maker, Wood- and Pen Turner and all other wood craftsmen
www.feinesholz.de www.feinesholz.de
 
Gabriel Hoff said:
Welcome Hubert! I have used Yew for a few of my boxes and it is a really nice wood to turn. Unfortunately it is hard to get here in the states, so I purchase mine from a German wood supplier. Maybe you have heard of them?

Finest precious wood for Knife Makers, Wood- and Pen Turners and ...

Finest precious wood for Knife Maker, Wood- and Pen Turner and all other wood craftsmen
www.feinesholz.de www.feinesholz.de
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Hello Gabriel,
thats a good tip, I have heard of this wood supplier before, he has a huge selection of different woods.
 
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