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First I select a blank from the pile of log sections I have cut. Selection depends on the type of bowl etc. you have in mind to turn. |
Step 5: The lathe picks up speed for shaping the outside. The final cut on the outside is done by making a shearing cut with a freshly sharpened 3/8″ gouge. |
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Next, I attach a wooden template and mark the wood with chalk to get an outline of the general shape. I then use a chainsaw to cut off excess wood for initial shaping. |
Step 6: The inside shape is then cut out to match the outside shape to a thickness of about 3/16″. |
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Step 3: I mount a face plate to the bottom which allows me to mount it to the lathe. |
Step 7: Once sufficiently dry, the wood art goes through a series of sanding from 80 to 600 grit. |
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Step 4: Spinning the lathe slowly, I shape the outside using a 1/2″ – 3/4″ bowl gouge. This is called “roughing”. |
Step 8: The final stage involves applying a finish and buffing to a smooth surface. |