My bowl-turning efforts, for Baggy

[dervishcarving]

Well baggy mine are not as good as yours.

the first effort was pretty poor, i caught teh edge of the bowl with the tool and it cracked and a big bit came off but i learnt a few things (like... keep the tool away from the edge )

second one came out much better. the rim is still a bit rough but its better. Not having anyone who can show me how to do it is a disadvantage (and if im honest, I'm still learning how to use the pole lathe) but its very rewarding isnt it?

 

Hopefully it will dry without cracking

[born2trot]

There are classes run at Insch , Huntly and Pitmedden . Full use of equipment and training available . I picked up their leaflet at this years BA stores vintage fair . The bowls they made were simply stunning , the best i've seen . i purchased some mushrooms they did . I have phone numbers i can give you if you want

[dervishcarving]

Could ypu PM me them please? I am a stubborn buggr and tend to just 'self teach' but I would love to learn more advanced techniques once i get the hand of basic bowls

[Baggy]

Hi Fella

 

They look like a great start, I'm impressed :-)

 

Try here for good advice

Bodger's Ask & Answer • View forum - Bowl turning

there are some great bowl turners there.

 

ATB

[dervishcarving]

nice site, cheers. today i made another, smaller bowl. the lip is better on this one. Now i want to try my hand at some slightly larger ones, i think i can go up to about 6 inches radius