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When I turn solid wood for a bowl, it most often is from urban forestry, wood that comes from private yards and orchards. The best wood is fresh, green or wet, wood.
When I want a perfectly round bowl, I turn it twice with a long period of time in between to dry. To minimize or prevent cracks, I usually seal the bowl with PVA based sealer. This moderates the rate of moisture loss. The differential in rates of moisture loss in the wood is a major cause of cracks. However, this does not prevent warping. The wood will move where and when it wants to as it dries.
I either plan to accept warping or allow enough wall thickness to enable a second turning.
This bowl is 8 inches diameter and 2.5 inches high, finished with walnut oil. This is zelcova, not a usual wood.
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https://www.AsWoodTurns.com
When I turn solid wood for a bowl, it most often is from urban forestry, wood that comes from private yards and orchards. The best wood is fresh, green or wet, wood.
When I want a perfectly round bowl, I turn it twice with a long period of time in between to dry. To minimize or prevent cracks, I usually seal the bowl with PVA based sealer. This moderates the rate of moisture loss. The differential in rates of moisture loss in the wood is a major cause of cracks. However, this does not prevent warping. The wood will move where and when it wants to as it dries.
I either plan to accept warping or allow enough wall thickness to enable a second turning.
This bowl is 8 inches diameter and 2.5 inches high, finished with walnut oil. This is zelcova, not a usual wood.
Blog: https://www.AsWoodTurns.com
FB: https://www.Facebook.com/AsWoodTurns
InstaGram: http://www.Instgram.com/as_wood_turns
Etsy: etsy.com/shop/AsWoodTurnsTools
Pinterest pinterest.com/aswoodturns
#bowl #woodBowl #greenWood #wetWood #woodworking #woodturning #woodturningprojects #lathe #AlanStratton #video #DIY
