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[jfsin...@chartermi.net]

Donnie,
I would like to see the capability of doing a couple of things:
1. stave turning
2. segmented turning. ability to build up the layers for a segmented
turning

Regards,
TotallyWood

On Jun 22, 1:28 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello everyone!
>

> You got invited to this group because you are registered on thewww.turnedoutright.comshop and/or you have purchased a book from

[turnedoutright]

Ok....... thats just the kind of help I needed.
I have been thinking about both of these and I think I know how to do
the segmented turning.
mmm staves should also be possible.

It would be neat if you would post pictures of models you have done...

On Jun 22, 12:03 pm, jfsinac...@chartermi.net wrote:
> Donnie,
> I would like to see the capability of doing a couple of things:
> 1. stave turning
> 2. segmented turning. ability to build up the layers for a segmented
> turning
>
> Regards,
> TotallyWood
>
> On Jun 22, 1:28 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Hello everyone!
>

> > You got invited to this group because you are registered on thewww.turnedoutright.comshopand/or you have purchased a book from

[ken...@cox.net]

Donnie,

I recently bought a large buckeye burl and small maple burl. I would
like information on how to select the correct portion of the burl for
the most striking bowl turnings. I thought what I can't use for bowl
turnings I can use for turing pens.

Ken

On Jun 22, 1:59 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Ok....... thats just the kind of help I needed.
> I have been thinking about both of these and I think I know how to do
> the segmented turning.
> mmm staves should also be possible.
>
> It would be neat if you would post pictures of models you have done...
>
> On Jun 22, 12:03 pm, jfsinac...@chartermi.net wrote:
>
>
>
> > Donnie,
> > I would like to see the capability of doing a couple of things:
> > 1. stave turning
> > 2. segmented turning.  ability to build up the layers for a segmented
> > turning
>
> > Regards,
> > TotallyWood
>
> > On Jun 22, 1:28 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > Hello everyone!
>

> > > You got invited to this group because you are registered on thewww.turnedoutright.comshopand/oryou have purchased a book from

> > > turnedoutright.
>
> > > I didn't know how to communicate best with my users so I set up this
> > > group so we can share and I can tell you about new stuff and or fixes
> > > to problems.
>
> > > I am thinking about writing a revision to Woodturning with SketchUp
> > > and would like some input and Ideas.
>
> > > If you want to be removed from this group let me know by email.

> > > do...@turnedoutright.com- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[turnedoutright]

Ken,
Wow this is tough question because it has technical and artistic
components. I'll do my best to help from cyberspace :)

First off from a technical perspective you will need to decide what
direction you want the grain.

For the best results I recommend you cut it side grain, the common
direction to turn bowls. That means that the grain is running
perpendicular to the axis of the lathe, or if the blank is mounted on
the lathe the end grain is facing you. Does this make sense?

You can turn it the opposite way (end grain parallel to the lathes
axis) but it will require different methods and tools, and potentially
a lot of sanding to remove the muddy look of the torn end grain.

Next, picking the exact place to cut the blank becomes a artistic
decision combined with a technical one. Hold the blank in the attitude
that simulates the finished bowl being on a table. Rotate the blank
around the turning axis and imagine how the figure will get displayed.
Also insure that any voids etc will not create a structural problem
while turning. Place a circle template on the surface and locate where
you want to cut the blank
.
If you can post or attach a picture of the wood that can help as I
don't know the shape, size or figure of your blank..

On Jun 22, 5:38 pm, kene...@cox.net wrote:
> Donnie,
>
> I recently bought a large buckeye burl and small maple burl. I would
> like information on how to select the correct portion of the burl for
> the most striking bowl turnings. I thought what I can't use for bowl
> turnings I can use for turing pens.
>
> Ken
>
> On Jun 22, 1:59 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Ok....... thats just the kind of help I needed.
> > I have been thinking about both of these and I think I know how to do
> > the segmented turning.
> > mmm staves should also be possible.
>
> > It would be neat if you would post pictures of models you have done...
>
> > On Jun 22, 12:03 pm, jfsinac...@chartermi.net wrote:
>
> > > Donnie,
> > > I would like to see the capability of doing a couple of things:
> > > 1. stave turning
> > > 2. segmented turning. ability to build up the layers for a segmented
> > > turning
>
> > > Regards,
> > > TotallyWood
>
> > > On Jun 22, 1:28 pm, turnedoutright <don.kleinschn...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > > > Hello everyone!
>

> > > > You got invited to this group because you are registered on thewww.turnedoutright.comshopand/oryouhave purchased a book from