Amboyna Ripple

This is a piece of Amboyna. 8"x5"x2". Finish is walnut oil. I am of two minds whether to make a half round lid for this piece. Might be nice as a ball bobbing in water sort of piece. I'd appreciate any feedback on this

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Gary Ljostad

Registered: November 2004
Location: Hampton Bays, NY
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Date: Wed November 22, 2006
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Dave Bowers

Gary, I really like the piece. How much of a challenge was it turning with flat sides? How much of the tool marks could you turn out before sanding?

#1 Thu November 23, 2006 3:58am

Gary Ljostad

Thanks Dave. Because it is somewhat balanced I could keep the revs up. Minimizing the air cutting. Only tool used was a 1/2"bowl gouge. I discovered that using the gouge upside down for the last cuts, with the flute on the tool rest, made for a good negative rake scraper. With the narrow profile of the bowl gouge, I could follow the curves in and out, without any catches. Not too much sanding this way.

#2 Thu November 23, 2006 4:10am

Dave Bowers

Gary very interesting technique. I have some projects that this can apply to. Thanks for the info.

#3 Fri November 24, 2006 3:42am

ajSuLeGor

its a realy nice piece of work Gary

#4 Wed January 3, 2007 8:07pm

turnenman

Gary you are true master!!! nice job.

#5 Sun January 7, 2007 2:22pm