I'm Stumped

[Burlkraft]

This is my latest project.

It's a maple stump that was donated to me by Corley5   ;D ;D ;D



































I just have to trim a little bit off to get it to swing.
I am planing on turning out the center and carving then sandblasting the rest.

If it doesn't fly apart  :-\ :-\

[Texas Ranger]

That is one I would want armor on before I throw the switch.

[Burlkraft]

I just worked on it for a little bit and it is surprisingly well balanced!  ;) ;)

It is very dry and very hard end grain. There are also a few bark inculsions

No termite tool here.  :D  :D

[pigman]

Be sure to start at about 1500 rpm. ;) That way it won't stall on the hard spots. :D
It's time to get a 3636 lathe so you can turn the big stuff.

[Corley5]

I got another pile waiting here for ya  ;D

[Norm]

I think what he really needs is a powermatic.  ;D

[Warbird]

That is impressive.

[metalspinner]

You're stumped?!?  I'm scared!

[cpstrutt]

Based on your description it sounds like you're going to leave the outside pretty much alone.  Is that correct?  I hope so as that stump is almost too pretty to do anything with.  There is some great character in that thing.

[Gary_C]

I think what he really needs is a powermatic.  ;D

Naw, this is what he really needs.   ;D ;D

http://www.armorvenue.com/300-spartan-complete.html

Edit-Maybe this will work.  ;D

Ya Steve, but I wanted you to have a chance of having a safe outfit for your work.  :D :D

And Jill would probably appreciate it too.   

[cpstrutt]

I thoroughly regret looking at that link.

[Burlkraft]

Nevermind Gary......That's just the way you get when ya been in the woods by yerself too long  ;D  ;D

Here's today's progress.......


Just starting to form the outer rim......





I got to lookin' at it and I decided a scatter shield was in order, Not to stop anything, but to give me a false sense of security  :D  :D





The rim is formed and the hollowing has begun








Down to about 5 1/2" deep and that's where we'll stop for today.





A good coat of  Pentacryl and I'll get back at it tomorrow.





This is probably the hardest piece I have done. Either that or I'm just gittin' old  : :
It's both spots that were hard a nails and others that were soft and punky
My hip and my hands just ache.
It sure looks like it'll be worth it!





On a sadder note.........
Casualties of the day

[Radar67]

That's what you call "heavy causalities :(".

[Dan_Shade]

yikes.

you need a bullet proof vest

[metalspinner]

Is that one of those powdered metal things?

[WDH]

Stump two, tools zero  .

[Mooseherder]

 Oh Jill !
Could you come in here please. ;D

[terrifictimbersllc]

Just switch handles on those two and you're back in business.

[Burlkraft]

Be sure to start at about 1500 rpm. ;) That way it won't stall on the hard spots. :D
It's time to get a 3636 lathe so you can turn the big stuff.

Ya know Bob........I was thinking the same thing, only a 3642  ;D  ;D  ;D

Great minds,  musta both got hit in the head at least once  :D  :D  :D  :D

The tool is a Crown 3/8 Ellsworth Pro  It's made out of M5 HSS and seems to be kinda brittle.
I wonder if they will warranty it?  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D
I buy a lot of stuff from Woodcraft maybe I'll get lucky

I am just going to sandblast the outside.
It is too cool to mess with too much

Gregg...Hang on to that pile I'll be up soon!  ;D  ;D

[Patty]

Holy cow, between Gary's amour guy and the BBQ boy, I think I may be blushing! :-[






;D ;D

[metalspinner]

Note from Norm... "Keep those links coming." :D

[Gary_C]

Now I've really done it. Got Jeff's favorite picture posted again.  :

Patty, does Norm wear that outfit while running the lathe too? If he does, make sure he has his face shield on. 

:D :D

[Burlkraft]

Today's progress.....


Due to a dead battery in my camera you missed the first part of this, but it's just a hunk
of 3' maple slab that will end up 23 1/2" across.











I finished turning the bottom of the pedestal and rough sanded it on the outboard side of my lathe.
Then I put a large vacuum chuck on the inboard side and was able to finish turn and rough sand the top.





I got the bowl part of this to 6 1/2" deep. I did a lot of sanding and there is still hours to go yet.  :-\  :-\ I hate sanding! Then I turned a tenon on the bottom  of the bowl and turned a mortice in the pedestal. I will try to get the sandblasting done tomorrow while the weather is nice.

[Mooseherder]

Wow, that is some beautiful piece Steve.

[isawlogs]

That is really going to go good together, nice job there sonny  ;D