When green turning very freshly cut wood here in the Pacific NW, the "rooster tail" of water slung during rough turning can be heavy and reach my shop ceiling. To stay dry from the spray, I have resorted to an old Goretex parka with velcro sleeve closures, front zipper cover, high neck and pit zips (for cooling) which is now due for replacement. What do other green turners use? I can find nothing addressing this on the forum here or in a google/ebay/bing search on this subject. Your thoughts on this and recommendations Welcome!
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Protection from wet spray when green turning
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I switch hands primarily to see the form develop better. A benefit is the shavings and water don’t hit me.
I hang a shower curtain behind the lathe.
I wear an AAW smock but working behind the tool sends the shavings out on the floor not at me.
I posted a tip on a roughing technique. Good video of the shavings going off into space.
An easy way to rough turn bowls
Many turners don’t enjoy roughing. They get beat up from pointing tools the wrong way and loosing control of the cut. Many years ago Christian Burchard showed me a very effective pleasant to use cut with the side ground gouge. Gouge needs around a 60 degree front bevel. He called it the A...
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Great illustration of exactly where the ‘line of fire’ is!
Turning green bowls, I’m always on the tailstock side so my left shoulder gets wet, otherwise just misted.
I love the whole experience!
I hang a shower curtain between myself and my wife if she is out working, too.
Turning green bowls, I’m always on the tailstock side so my left shoulder gets wet, otherwise just misted.
I love the whole experience!
I hang a shower curtain between myself and my wife if she is out working, too.
I am on the tailstock side as well and my primary wet zone is my left forearm and sleeve. My face shield still catches a fair amount of spray.
I hang a tarp for the far side of the late. Don't worry much about myself. I won't dissolve.
As an outboard turner I'm not standing in the firing line, so this is not an issue for me. One more advantage of outboard turning.
Al, I tried out your A-frame rough turn approach and it worked well, removed material quickly with minimal bounce and directed shavings and water away. The stiff arm stance was a bit awkward but effective. Thanks for the tip and clear video.
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I learned it from Christian Burchard.
the awkward feeling should wear off after a few bowls.
You are supposed to stay out of the line of danger when turning. If you are getting covered with water, you are directly in line. Take a step to one side or the other.
I don’t stand in the line of fire where the water can get on me.