Natural edge plum bowls

Turned these today, but still have to go back and do some sanding on the rims to take care of the tear out on the ?cambium? layer. Had probs with tear out on the rims, but nowhere else.

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Negeltu

Registered: February 2005
Location: Oregon, USA
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Date: Fri September 16, 2005
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Philip Peak

Nice bowl set George but, be ware that plum is really bad for splitting and cracking, even when it is supposedly dry. You don't mention how big they are?

#1 Fri September 16, 2005 11:06am

Negeltu

5 1/2", 5", and 4 3/4". They were turned green as were some that I turned about a month ago and are doing quite well. The one wood I have trouble with is apple. Plum doesn't seem to give me much trouble. Hopefully these will make it like the ones previously. They were turned from the very same log as the ones from a month ago.

#2 Fri September 16, 2005 11:47am

Gil

Fine bowls, and nice work on the bark edges.

#3 Fri September 16, 2005 12:32pm

Negeltu

Thanks Gil. I'm working on getting thinner without knocking the bark off. I find it very difficult.

#4 Fri September 16, 2005 1:11pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

A little CA along the base edge of the bark will help hold it on the wood. I assume that with the natural edge and all you are not worried about warpage. With this type of bowl I prefer a bit of warping, jut no cracks. Nice work you've shared with us. Keep it coming. 8)

#5 Fri September 16, 2005 2:01pm

Negeltu

I prefer warping on natural edge bowls. Would applying thin CA before the final cuts help prevent the tear out under the bark?

#6 Sat September 17, 2005 12:34am