Deep(er) Maple

[Dee2]

Same maple tree. This one is a little deeper and I did pull a small core out of (more to come).

~8.1" dia. X ~4.5" deep, ~5/16 wall. A little character in the wall in the center picture. Can't see through the knot but it might fall out as it dries.

Used a 50mm tenon for coring. Not smart but made it work.

C&C welcomed.

 

[awldune]

A lot of character, hopefully it will dry OK!

 

[Hmerkle]

Used a 50mm tenon for coring. Not smart but made it work.

What does that mean? 50mm in diameter or 50mm long?

I am assuming you rechucked it since there is no tenon in the final picture?

OH, and nice work!

 

[HITCH-]

Love the knot!
Are you planning on turning it again once dry?
I would expect the base to get out of flat as it dries.

 

[Dee2]

Hank,
Tenon was 50mm diameter. The tenon was removed using Cole jaws.

Hitch,
It's done except for some sort of finish. We'll see about wobble as it dries.

I've turned a couple more since this one. Is there interest in seeing more?

 

[Hmerkle]

Hank,
Tenon was 50mm diameter. The tenon was removed using Cole jaws.

So, why did you say that was not smart?
50mm (~2 inches) to an 8" diameter (4-1 seems reasonable...)

 

[Dee2]

A larger tenon provides more crush area to hold the bowl. Smarter for coring.

 

[Hmerkle]

A larger tenon provides more crush area to hold the bowl. Smarter for coring.

AH! Coreing... I had not thought about that!