Johnny4 74 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Hey ladies and gents, Are there any particular rules of the road I should be aware of before tackling end grain bowls? I did some urban logging, and the growth rings on this cherry need to be seen! I just wanted to check with the pros before I fire it up. thanks, J4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bombarde16 570 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 By "end grain bowl" do you mean a hollowed spindle turning (i.e. a pencil holder, goblet, or tall vase) or a face plate turning (i.e. a bowl or platter)? Is the end grain facing down the length of the lathe or at 90 degrees to the bed? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny4 74 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 Bowl turning, so 90 to the bed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 2193 Posted July 4, 2018 Report Share Posted July 4, 2018 End grain offers more resistance to the tool and the surface will be rougher than the the long grain surfaces, but the difference is not that dramatic. Just give it a spin and expect to do some sanding. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SirNot 82 Posted July 5, 2018 Report Share Posted July 5, 2018 And give your tools a touch-up on the grinder before starting, possibly while turning as well. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny4 74 Posted July 6, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2018 Thanks for the info. I will give it a shot this weekend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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