Larry O’Flynn

[Larry O’Flynn]

I started turning in 2010 and I started again in 2024. The first round was dabbling at various projects and trying different things such as handles, spurtles, bottle stoppers, bottle openers, pens, candlesticks, pepper mills and other spindle turning. I learned that keeping the design simple but attractive to the eye can be more impressive than overwhelming a piece with too many details. Learning when to add a line or a bead or a cove continues to challenge me. I tried some bowls but continued to be challenged with gaining a comfort level.



Life forced a hiatus from turning for several years but I was able to reconnect last year. I joined a local wood turning club. I found an article on AAW by Walt Wager describing the use of 2x4 squares to understand grain direction in face turning of bowls. I turned lots of 2x4 bowls from scraps that I found and increased confidence without a fear of breaking the bank on materials. I took a fantastic class with David Ellsworth. The journey continues.



My goals are to learn and to improve and to have fun with the process.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

Welcome to the forum. Looks like you are having lots of fun.I like your little hollowform on the left,. Pecan?

 

[Larry O’Flynn]

Thanks! The hollowform piece is white ash with clear lacquer finish.

 

[John K Jordan]

I like your bowl shapes in general, especially those turned in a little at the rim.
And it's really nice to see utility turnings. There is life beyond the bowl!

You using Niles hardsware? We like the meat tenderizers. On these I use brass threaded inserts so the SS part can be removed easily for washing.

I made several test handle styles to let our resident chef choose what felt better



JKJ

 

[Larry O’Flynn]

Thanks! Niles has great products. The chef here likes the “bulk” grip handle.

 

[Darryn Achall]

Beefy handles. Could do some tenderizing with that. Welcome to the forum.