© 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!
5. A shear cut is made on back of the bowl using the 1/2" bowl gouge. This cut will remove any tearing of the grain caused by the roughing cuts.
6. The finished back of the bowl after sanding. I start with 150 grit cloth back abrasive and work up to 600 grit.
7. The bowl is now being held in the Axminster Super Precision chuck using the O'Donnell jaws. These jaws give greater clearance when working near the jaws.
8. Again using the 1/2" bowl gouge the top side is levelled and the correct depth attained.
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