W I P - Sheoak Block
My over the road neighbour was very kind to me and bought back two lumps of Sheoak, Casuarina ?? for me to play with.
I first split off the heart piece that was only half the depth of the block and made a little bottle for my Vietnam Vet Buddy who visited on Saturday.
There was quite a lot of sapwood on this piece and it worked out that this was the safest mounting option, however it would have been good if I could have mounted it more securely, as I could have cored out a couple of bowls, but I did manage to get a 6inch lump out of the middle. I won't tell you how, because worksafe would have my guts for garters. Needless to say the middle piece is very nicely coloured, and I will post when finished.
My right shoulder is a bit sore from the Chisel jumping, but that will wear off in a couple of days.
The main bowl is turning out pretty well so far.
I have turned off the sapwood now.
Here are some pics so far.
Hope you like it.
Bob
My over the road neighbour was very kind to me and bought back two lumps of Sheoak, Casuarina ?? for me to play with.
I first split off the heart piece that was only half the depth of the block and made a little bottle for my Vietnam Vet Buddy who visited on Saturday.
There was quite a lot of sapwood on this piece and it worked out that this was the safest mounting option, however it would have been good if I could have mounted it more securely, as I could have cored out a couple of bowls, but I did manage to get a 6inch lump out of the middle. I won't tell you how, because worksafe would have my guts for garters. Needless to say the middle piece is very nicely coloured, and I will post when finished.
My right shoulder is a bit sore from the Chisel jumping, but that will wear off in a couple of days.
The main bowl is turning out pretty well so far.
I have turned off the sapwood now.
Here are some pics so far.
Hope you like it.
Bob