Sanding

[warren]

by the way, i'm fairly sure that the timber is yew not cherry.

 

yep - now that's just embarrassing :)

 

Thank you all. I was loaned a lathe last week and this is my first one. Seems simple now once someone explains that you use the tool to get a completely flat surface and the each grade of sand paper is to get rid of the previous grades marks. I've really only sanded skirting boards before - so this is a whole new bowl-game (!)

 

[se7enthdevil]

we all have to start somewhere mate. i made a fair few bowls like this when i first started but as the years went by you learn the tricks of the trade.

 

if you are ever near windsor my workshop is near the castle and you are welcome to pop in for a few pointers if you like.

[warren]

Thank you 7d.

ok. As it happens i cut the hedges of the chairman of kent woodturners yesterday (i didn't know he was until i saw the lathe in the shed and asked his missus) .. anyway he suggested i stop the lathe and 'spot' sand the marks out then go up the grits to remove the sanding marks ... it worked. Previously i was just holding the sandpaper against the rotating bowl.

 

Now gotta get the tenon off without a jam chuck or cole jaws.