Many thanks my friend. What a great tip on how to centre a faceplate. Also the black bag tip for blanks. As a new, learning turner, they will help me no end especially the faceplate tip. Thanks again from Airth Central Scotland. 👍🏴
Thank you for this video. I needed this information and demonstration.. I really need a big nice band saw... Here in Texas in the summer everything cracks immediately
Hi greatings from kreta an island of Greece we use olive wood most here cose olive trees is everywhere, we really try to find what to do drying without cracks, very nice video...
When trimming the log to line final blanks, I use 1” or 2” painters tape and I use the edge of the tape for my guide. It is easy to mark and adjust the line of cut.
After watching your video for a minute or so it was an immediate subscribe, it was also obvious that you are very creative and quite savvy when working with your tools. Also like how you create and edit the videos.
Absolutely LOVE turning green wood, cuts really well and also reminds me to clean the lathe bed and the surrounding area immediately afterwards too! 😂 Interesting to see different drying methods, thanks for sharing 👍
I am new to turning from logs. This video was particularly helpful in figuring out where on the log to make my cuts. Already learned the hard way not to leave the pith in! Your drawing of the lines on the end of the log really helps to visualize the process. Thanks. PS. I came to this video via my following you on Instagram.
I'm not too familiar with that part of the country (spent a week in Maine a couple years ago and loved it)- I'm trying to remember- is it drier than TN and not as dry as CO? If so, green wood end sealer on just the end grain parts of the bowl blank might work for you.
Man kann auch Gruenholz komplett fertig drehen Wandstärke 2-3 mm. Auch sofort schleifen ist möglich. Nach einer Runde mit Körnung 40, 60, 80 ist das dünne Objekt schon so trocken, dass man gut weiter schleifen kann bis 400. Dann wird es interessant, weil das Objekt sich in alle Richtungen verzieht.
Yay! Some good perspective for us CO woodturners. Appreciate the information. I too tried the bag & shavings method originally, resulted in some unplanned custom-shaped firewood for me. Question: I recently got some silica desiccant to try for quicker drying. Have you tried that here in CO?
I have not tried that- you'll have to let me know how it goes! In general though, I just subscribe to the philosophy explained by Dale Larson in a class I took with him one time. He explained that "In a week, I'll be turning some wood. Next month, I'll be turning some wood. A year from now- you guessed it, I'll be turning wood" so he just sets up a pipeline and waits and once you have that pipeline going, how long it takes to dry doesn't really matter as long as it dries successfully.
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Many thanks my friend. What a great tip on how to centre a faceplate. Also the black bag tip for blanks. As a new, learning turner, they will help me no end especially the faceplate tip. Thanks again from Airth Central Scotland. 👍🏴
Thank you for this video. I needed this information and demonstration.. I really need a big nice band saw... Here in Texas in the summer everything cracks immediately
Hi greatings from kreta an island of Greece we use olive wood most here cose olive trees is everywhere, we really try to find what to do drying without cracks, very nice video...
Excellent video--thank you. I learned so much. You're a wonderful teacher--I wish you had more videos!
Thank you, lots of useful information. This was the 1st time seeing someone use lines to explain vs just saying what to do.
Something I am going to start to do. Just need a few more things for my Lathe and a bigger chainsaw. Thanks
This was straightforward and informative, thanks!
Very informative !!
Much appreciated
One of the better videos I've seen for describing this process, and I've watched quite a few in my efforts to learn. Well done.
Super helpful. Probably the most thorough video I’ve seen on the topic. Thx!
Nice lathe awesome video I subscribe will be watching 4 more thanks!! Oregon
Thanks for the video. BTW, an pneumatic chisel can make short work of removing bark.
First time viewer. Outstanding information and explanations. I am an experienced turner and I loved your presentation. Good job.
Thanks for your kind words Ken, glad you enjoyed it.
Super informative! Thanks Chris!
Thanks, Matt!
When trimming the log to line final blanks, I use 1” or 2” painters tape and I use the edge of the tape for my guide. It is easy to mark and adjust the line of cut.
After watching your video for a minute or so it was an immediate subscribe, it was also obvious that you are very creative and quite savvy when working with your tools. Also like how you create and edit the videos.
About in NY? How should the green blankets should be handled? Can it be left outside, covered?
Hi. New subscriber here from the North East. Great tip using the Fostner bit in the face plate to help center the face plate. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful & thanks for subscribing!
Absolutely LOVE turning green wood, cuts really well and also reminds me to clean the lathe bed and the surrounding area immediately afterwards too! 😂 Interesting to see different drying methods, thanks for sharing 👍
Haha, I made a rookie mistake and forgot to clean right after- that led to some WD-40 & scotchbrite time later. Glad you enjoyed it!
I turned my first green log today and just finished cleaning/polishing the lathe bed, lol.
Thank you so much for well presented and informative video.
Great video, thanks for the informative video. Great information on laying out the initial cuts in the raw blank.
Very useful and informative video, thanks for sharing :)
Excellent video. Thank you!
I am new to turning from logs. This video was particularly helpful in figuring out where on the log to make my cuts. Already learned the hard way not to leave the pith in! Your drawing of the lines on the end of the log really helps to visualize the process. Thanks. PS. I came to this video via my following you on Instagram.
Oh good, glad to hear it was helpful and thanks for making the trek over here from IG!
Need to figure out drying up here in NH. TN was all about the paper bag!
I'm not too familiar with that part of the country (spent a week in Maine a couple years ago and loved it)- I'm trying to remember- is it drier than TN and not as dry as CO? If so, green wood end sealer on just the end grain parts of the bowl blank might work for you.
Man kann auch Gruenholz komplett fertig drehen Wandstärke 2-3 mm. Auch sofort schleifen ist möglich. Nach einer Runde mit Körnung 40, 60, 80 ist das dünne Objekt schon so trocken, dass man gut weiter schleifen kann bis 400. Dann wird es interessant, weil das Objekt sich in alle Richtungen verzieht.
Yay! Some good perspective for us CO woodturners. Appreciate the information. I too tried the bag & shavings method originally, resulted in some unplanned custom-shaped firewood for me.
Question: I recently got some silica desiccant to try for quicker drying. Have you tried that here in CO?
I have not tried that- you'll have to let me know how it goes! In general though, I just subscribe to the philosophy explained by Dale Larson in a class I took with him one time. He explained that "In a week, I'll be turning some wood. Next month, I'll be turning some wood. A year from now- you guessed it, I'll be turning wood" so he just sets up a pipeline and waits and once you have that pipeline going, how long it takes to dry doesn't really matter as long as it dries successfully.
Thanks, would sanding seal work as a drying coating?
What is length of your saw blade? What would you recommend?