First hollow form

[mick]

I've decided to try out the new Sorby hollowing tool I bought and this is what I came up with. It's Asian Figured Satinwood I found for 1/2 price on my last Wood Craft visit and the lid is some kind of rosewood I had laying around. Only problem I've got is the fit of the lid...I made it and it fit fine. Nice close fit but last night I was looking at it and either the opening in the vessel or the lid has "grown and wouldn't come out. Luckily I hadn't glued the finial in yet so I just ran a screw into the top and pulled it off. I'll re-turnthe top for a better fit but wonder if the humidity or whatever caused it to swell changes again will it be a bad fit?

 

[areaman]

Great job. how did youlike the sorby tool? I have one but have yet to get along with it. really nice box.

 

[TellicoTurning]

Really nice, you guys keep showing these nice hollow forms and lidded bowls, I guess as soon as I can get back into the shop I'm going to have to try one.

I suspect your bowl may have been just slightly green and dried overnight enough to warp.

 

[mick]

Really nice, you guys keep showing these nice hollow forms and lidded bowls, I guess as soon as I can get back into the shop I'm going to have to try one.

I suspect your bowl may have been just slightly green and dried overnight enough to warp.

Chuck, that's what I was thinking. The shavings felt slightly moist as I was hollowing it out. I'm fixing to go down and re-turn the lid just a hair and see what I can do about the fit. It was fun to make and I'll definitely be doing more. FIL gave me a bunch of Chittamwood today and I may try some green turning. Thanks for looking and thanks for the comments!

Bill I really liked the Sorby hollower. I bought the smaller one and will probably get the larger one later.

 

[mrcook4570]

Looks nice. Humidity/temperature changes will also cause the wood to move. This means that some days a lid will fit tight, and other days it will be loose. Just depends on its mood :wink:

 

[mick]

Stan I rechucked it and when I spun it, it had actually moved enough that I had to turn almost a 1/16 off opposite sides of the opening in the vessel. I took the opportunity fo rechuck the top and attach the finial and clean it up a bit. I'm happier with the final shape of the finial. I may still turn a top out of Blackwood after I rummage around in my wood bin and find a big enough piece.

 

[workinforwood]

It's got a great wow factor. Might want to just set it off on a shelf for a few months then re-turn it before applying a finish.

 

[ahoiberg]

looks good!

 

[Rcd567]

Unbelievable. Great job.

 

[angelofdeath]

nice job with it....i really like the form.

 

[TowMater]

If if moved that much already I would agree to set it aside for a while before finish turning. Otherwise it will move again and again as you keep finish turning it and before you know it you'll have an invisible bowl.