Some firewood will have been split down the My Shed Plans center leaving a half log. This is an ideal piece of wood for a bowl blank. If you look at the end of the log, the flat side which used to me at the center of the tree facing up, you can see a bowl shape already in the making. Cut off the ends of the wood until all cracks from drying are gone. Then cut the blank square so that it is as long as it is wide. This gives the largest bowl. If you are using a chain saw to do this remember that it is one of the most dangerous tools we have and proceed with caution. Use a saw buck and protective gear.
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If the blank is small enough to fit on the lathe it can be mounted on a screw chuck or between centers and a bowl can be begun. On the other hand if it is too large it needs to be cut to at least an octagon if not a circle. Again the band saw is great for this but hand saws or chainsaws will do. Start the lathe at slow speed until the piece is balanced.Looking at the pile of firewood can get creative juices flowing once it is realized how easy it is to get from the pile to the lathe. Do not forget the pleasure of practice when the low cost of the wood is considered and make lots of shavings.
Darrell Feltmate is a juried wood turner whose web site, Around the Woods, contains detailed information about wood turning for the novice or experienced turner as well as a collection of turnings for your viewing pleasure. You too can learn to turn wood, here is the place to start. Wondering what it looks like? There are many free videos on the site dealing with everything from sharpening to making a bowl.If you are thinking of trying your hand at building your own bed the first thing to do is find an accurate set of woodworking bed plans. Not even an experienced woodworking pro would think of beginning any project without some good woodworking plans. An old pro would either use the same plans they used before or if a different design had occurred to them that they wanted to try they would start that project by drawing another set of plans.
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