I knew it was going to be unusual inside but I was surprised at all the dark browns. The wood is usually bright yellow all the way through. Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel and I think you are doing great. I certainly wouldn't have thought you were a beginner turner or videographer. You might consider doing what I did and upgrade your lathe with a treadmill motor. I bought an old Crescent lathe and swapped the pulley system out to a variable speed treadmill motor and I've turned hundreds of bowls and vases etc with it and couldn't be more pleased. I've been retired for several years and only took up turning in the last few years and it's probably the most satisfying hobby I've ever had. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Thank you so much! I cut my video chops making highlight videos for my daughter’s college volleyball recruiting. I also looked at upgrading to a variable speed motor. I had a purchase all lined up then discovered my pulleys were frozen on the motor shaft. I haven’t been able to find a pulley puller that will work and I don’t want to ruin what I have right now. I will probably try again to swap it when the weather cools off. Swapping the belt to change speeds is doable but does slow me down quite a bit.
It's a tree that is found in probably 80-90% of yards here in Phoenix because it grows fast and looks good. The problem is that it commonly outgrows it's roots and they fall over a lot in our summer wind storms. It's super easy to turn and the wood is bright yellow if not spalted or rotted like this piece. Thanks for watching!
I don't remember exactly but it's probably somewhere between 500-1000rpm. I was terrified the first time I turned a bowl, but if you know the basics and pay attention, turning is actually quite safe. Thanks for watching!
awesome grain iñ the wood
I knew it was going to be unusual inside but I was surprised at all the dark browns. The wood is usually bright yellow all the way through. Thanks for watching!
I just found your channel and I think you are doing great. I certainly wouldn't have thought you were a beginner turner or videographer. You might consider doing what I did and upgrade your lathe with a treadmill motor. I bought an old Crescent lathe and swapped the pulley system out to a variable speed treadmill motor and I've turned hundreds of bowls and vases etc with it and couldn't be more pleased. I've been retired for several years and only took up turning in the last few years and it's probably the most satisfying hobby I've ever had. Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
Thank you so much! I cut my video chops making highlight videos for my daughter’s college volleyball recruiting. I also looked at upgrading to a variable speed motor. I had a purchase all lined up then discovered my pulleys were frozen on the motor shaft. I haven’t been able to find a pulley puller that will work and I don’t want to ruin what I have right now. I will probably try again to swap it when the weather cools off. Swapping the belt to change speeds is doable but does slow me down quite a bit.
Never heard of that variety of wood but it looks good 😅
It's a tree that is found in probably 80-90% of yards here in Phoenix because it grows fast and looks good. The problem is that it commonly outgrows it's roots and they fall over a lot in our summer wind storms. It's super easy to turn and the wood is bright yellow if not spalted or rotted like this piece. Thanks for watching!
Nice looking piece and good job on the salvage work. More light on the photos at the end would show it off better.
Thanks! I'm working on a better product photography setup. I just got some new lights that should help. Thanks for watching!
Nice bunch of chips.
Thanks. Although I prefer the look of the bowl to the chips ;-)
That looks terrifying I’d be scared holding any kind of tool near it! What rpm is that spinning at?
I don't remember exactly but it's probably somewhere between 500-1000rpm. I was terrified the first time I turned a bowl, but if you know the basics and pay attention, turning is actually quite safe. Thanks for watching!