A First For Me

[Whaler]

This is my first attempt at a small goblet (shot glass). It was fun but I have a lot to learn, Ken you are invited to stop by and give hands on instructions.

I had glued up this mahogany for a bottle stopper but wanted to try out my new Nova midi chuck and try something different.

[kwgeorge]

Way to go Dick, looks good. I experiment and try new things all the time. Some turn out pretty good and others not so good. I have developed quite a critical eye for my own work and have made some very good strides towards learning proper proportions. The trick for me when trying new things is to feel what is happening with the tool and wood. A couple of things to focus on, get your rest close to the work, use your thumb and forefinger to control the tool and grasp the tool high on the hilt. See if you can feel how the wood is cutting. If your cutting smooth you will feel very little but if your tearing end grain you will feel vibration. Also try watching the horizon of the piece instead of the point where your tool is cutting.

I arrive in Seattle on the 25th at 2:33pm, the 26th and 27th I will be at Microsoft during the day and since my Boss is coming with me I don’t know what I will be doing in the evening yet. I will be leaving early the 28th before lunch. I will be staying at the Residence Inn in Bellevue while I am there. I would like to meet up with you guys for coffee or something.

[Whaler]

I had so much fun with the first one that I had to do another.

This is Bocote.




I am using a round nose scraper to hollow, is there a better tool for these small items?

Ken
Would like to meet you, if you have any spare time give me a call I can allways be reached at 206-499-7151.

[kwgeorge]

Hollowing with a scraper is tuff going Dick. I have tried all kinds of different tools for this job but with out a doubt my favorite tools have become the Kelton Mini Hollowing Set;

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cg...n&key=095-0608

With this Handle;

http://www.woodturnerscatalog.com/cg...n&key=301-0012

The handle is very heavy and solid which helps you control the tools as you work. I have yet to have to grind these tools. All I have to do is swipe the top of them with a diamond hone and I am back at it.

For final scraping on the inside of boxes, goblets and other small objects I like the PSI round nose;

http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...ory_Code=LCIND

For fitting lids and square bottom objects I like;

http://www.pennstateind.com/Merchant...ory_Code=LCIND

There are a lot of choices out there but I find at this time these work the best for me.

[Whaler]

Ken

Thanks! Just what I needed, a reason to spend more money.
I'll keep my eyes open for some bargains at the ww show this weekend. LOML liked them so I think I can justify some new tools to make them better.

[Scottydont]

Nice job Dick, now you have a purpose going to the WW show this weekend!

[Whaler]

Scott

As if anyone that makes sawdust needs a reason to go to a ww show. You can always shop for something you don't need but want.

[mater]

Great looking work Dick. Especially for a first. Keep up the good work.