02-05-2011, 02:56 PM
Here are some pics of the the inside of the little iroko bowl that I've just made, showing it mounted on the dovetail jaws ready for the inside to be turned, then the inside turned, sanded and polished, then ready to mount on a 'jam chuck' (just a piece of scrap MDF turned down to a size that this particular bowl will fit onto tightly), then the dovetail turned down to a neat base, and finally, the end result. All in all, about 1.5Hrs work to transform what would otherwise have been a piece of firewood. Apart from the enjoyment I derive from making these little items (it's about 5" diam and 3" high), I think that it shows a little more respect to what was once a mighty tropical hardwood tree than to throw it on the fire. I hope that doesn't sound a tad too trite or pompous!
Hope it's of interest.
David
Hope it's of interest.
David
