© Martin Edwards 2010
Disclaimer: The techniques shown here are representative of the way that I work. I have highlighted certain Health and Safety points throughout but responsibility lies solely with the person who is carrying out the woodturning. Always adhere to safe working practices at all times. Remember the more fingers that you lose, the harder it becomes to turn wood!
Brown Oak Burr Project Page 2
5. The screw chuck is now securely in place. All the screw holes were used because this type of wood will always be out of balance on the lathe and it needs all the support possible.
6. The bottom face is now cleaned up using a pull cut with a 1/2" long grind bowl gouge. At this stage I am only roughly cutting it to size, I am not too bothered about the finish.
7. When I turn the inside of the bowl I will be using chuck jaws in an expansion fitting. Here I am using a parting tool to make the first cuts.
8. Use a "9 in 1" tool to create the dovetail in the bottom. Always make sure that this tool is sharp otherwise it will tear the grain and it is difficult the sand this area.