Jeff Horton
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I have fought with the lathe and gave up. Been really wanting to try it again but just now got the nerve to try again. Not the best wood to work with. Soft and slightly spalted sweetgum.
Based on some advice I got I cranked up the speed this time. Made a huge difference too. There was some pitting in the end grain but that is hard to prevent in spalted wood.
Their nothing fancy, nor did I spend a lot of time sanding. I just wanted to see a decent bowl come off the lathe again. I am sure relieved to see them too! Was wondering what the heck I was suddenly doing wrong.
Based on some advice I got I cranked up the speed this time. Made a huge difference too. There was some pitting in the end grain but that is hard to prevent in spalted wood.
Their nothing fancy, nor did I spend a lot of time sanding. I just wanted to see a decent bowl come off the lathe again. I am sure relieved to see them too! Was wondering what the heck I was suddenly doing wrong.