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When My Bride and I first started going together I said one Sunday that there was a football game on that I would like to see. Then I watched as many as I could. She said OK, she would watch it with me. Knowing nothing about the game she asked questions for the first half hour, watched the second half hour then left. Another half hour she came back and said "Isn't it over yet/" My reply was at least another 2 hours didn't get the response I hoped for. Anyway, I haven't watched a game since then except when she is busy and will be for a good while. Needless to say, I don't even know what is going on so I don't watch. Maybe I will get to see the Super Bowl except it will be the first Sunday we will be in Arizona, so who knows? Don't you all feel so sorry for me?
When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.
Jean De La Bruyere...
Hey, Chuck, WHAT IN THE WORLD WOULD YOU DO IN ARIZONA???? You are a little late, aren't you? Just kid'n. Have a nice trip.
There is a four day Square/round dance festival in Albany, Oregon the end of January that we go to and help out with. When that is over we will come home and take out the winter clothes from the RV and replace most of them with summer clothes and head south. During the winter Mesa, Az is the square/round dance capital of the world. You can dance as many as 6 or 7 different places a day. Lessons go on all the time for different levels. After two months of that we will be hitting most of the National parks in Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado. That may take us another two months. That will be at least four months with out sawdust. That is why you should feel sorry for me.
When a work lifts your spirits and inspires bold and noble thoughts in you, do not look for any other standard to judge by: the work is good, the product of a master craftsman.
Jean De La Bruyere...
Quite the challenge! What saw are you using? From the Knob it looks like a Hegner. A saw like the Pegas or the EXcaliburs would not have the upper arm moving and might be a bit easier.
Another thought have you tried drilling the starter hole in the other end and turning the blade around to do...
Garry, I found the cutting very frustrating. I suspect that someone talented with spiral blades (like Charles Dearing) would have an easier time accessing the hard to reach areas. I did manage one bowl, was not satisfied with its appearance, and decided this was not for me. I'll cut, or sand, an...
Thanks Carole. Did you have any tricks/tips that you used in supporting the bowl while sawing. The trouble is that the bowl is always moving and therefore the angle is changing continuously. I think just taking my time and going slowly is necessary. I am sure that as I continue sawing will get easier....
Looking good so far. The fact that the sides are so thick adds a level of difficulty. All of Roehl’s bowls were cut with 1/4” thick sides to begin with, which means that once sanded, they would be about 1/8” thick.
However, the fact that you’re using a ready-made bowl ensures that...
Pete and Carole - Thanks for the tips. I'll give them a try. I've made the bowl press and it works great. I've been using Weldbond but I may try the Franklin product. It is really critical to get any squeeze thru as quickly as possible. It's a bear to try to cleanup afterwards....
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