bowl turning thread

[mickdundee]

I put a fresh bit of birch in and it went bang.  Wood was fine, glass plate was fine, but the ceiling of the microwave looked like it had been punched.  It growls a bit now when it's on.  
 
I also put a tool handle in once, forgetting it already had a ferrule on.  That crackled a bit.  That microwave has since died but I think it's unrelated.  I was going to use it to make one of those Lichtenberg things, but while thinking about it I put my wet hand into a toaster, and decided high voltage probably wasn't for me.

Bloody hell I bet that stung. I think the voltages in those lichtenberg machines are a bit on the dodgy side for diy jobs. Especially to be used when your alone in a workshop or shed

[Lazurus]

Lichtenberg  - yes I considered making one of these to, even bought the neon light transformer, then saw a couple of deaths reported in the press as a direct result of using one. Decided against it, however the results are stunning.

 

[Lazurus]

http://www.awgb.co.uk/awgbforum/index.php/topic,3492.0/topicseen.html

[devon TWiG]

A few recently finished pieces ...a 10"dia bowl in rippled Ash , and a Hollow form in Spalted Beech  approx 10" tall 

[Lazurus]

I love these, the hollow form especially, is it a straight oil finish?

[devon TWiG]

Liberon finishing oil , then waxed and then cut back with wire wool , I do not really like glossy finishes much ..... 

[Lazurus]

No me too I think a matt finish is much better especially on timber like this. nice piece.

[mickdundee]

Haven’t been able to turn since Feb but made time today. I didn’t want to try anything big just wanted to start and finish something. I used a bit of brown oak that was bone dry but had a split that may have gone in too far but I started turning and it was solid underneath. Just under 9” in diameter and around 8mm wall thickness
Good to get back at it

[TheHungrySquirrel]

16" oak plate and 14" oak bowl
Big 18" beech plate

[mickdundee]

16" oak plate and 14" oak bowl
Big 18" beech plate

Top work there bud. Especially the plates