What to do when you find a defect after turning

[Bucky]

Decided to make a Bethlehem Olive broad ballpoint, only to discover a knot hole that wasn't observable prior to turning. Didn't want to waste it so made it a feature. Filled with some crush opal I had bought years ago when I thought about making rings. Put it on Facebook and sold within the hour.

 

[Monty]

Excellent save.

 

[carlmorrell]

I also adopted a saying "stop apologizing for the wood". Nice recovery! I've saved a few that way also!

 

[Dave Mallory]

That looks great! I love the "defects" in blanks - they make the piece so much more interesting. Here is a pen I gave my brother that I hated to give away! Many years ago I was in retail and sold handcrafted crystal. Waterford crystal is mouth blown and hand cut by experts who learn their craft for years. Not one piece is the same as the next when you have a good look. There are small inclusions/gas bubbles/cutting differences etc. That way you know it is truly handmade by an artisan - not pumped out from some soulless machine. It is no different to our work - embrace the oddity as it proves it is a real product made by a caring person.

 

[howsitwork]

Swear

then , like you , look at the options.

Really nice result , well done

 

[Juppet]

Turning mishaps require a bit of thought to save the piece, but the result speaks for itself. I completely agree with Dave: it's the imperfections that set us apart from machines. Long live craftsmanship and creative enthusiasts!