The poplar had great figure and it’s blonde color is the perfect candidate for dyeing. If I had a figured maple platter in that size I would have preferred it to the poplar.
Great video; especially valuable for the “fine points” after taking the Art Class with Kirk. How do feel about wipe on poly instead of lacquer? Pros and cons? Thanks!!
Excellent presentation thoroughly showing the complete process. I appreciate your comments throughout the video and watching your technique and explanation for the many steps involved. Thank you and Craft Supplies for taking the time and preparedness to make these video’s and having them available for us the public
I really enjoyed this video and you did an excellent job. Two comments: Why use regular paper towels when they are roughly 400 grit and two – why so lazy as to not clean up your shavings prior to coloring/finishing.
I am envious as to how well you stained this bowl.
Great video mate! You’re the best presenter by far!! Lots of great hints/tips and not just about the piece you’re working on! Sooooo helpful! Can’t wait to see more of you in the videos! I’ve seen all the others that I could find of our presentation! They’re great!!
Great Job Mike;
One trick for getting your gloves off would be to pull the glove away from the heel of your hand and blow in like your inflating a balloon. They come off much easier. Thank-You for the video
Good question. I do it to ensure an even coat. With the piece moving it is a little more tricky to get see if the lacquer is going on in equal amounts over the entire piece.
Hi Mike, Terrific demonstration. Just curious why you choose poplar over a harder wood like tiger maple which also has nice grain patterns?
The poplar had great figure and it’s blonde color is the perfect candidate for dyeing. If I had a figured maple platter in that size I would have preferred it to the poplar.
Great video; especially valuable for the “fine points” after taking the Art Class with Kirk. How do feel about wipe on poly instead of lacquer? Pros and cons? Thanks!!
Mike
Thanks for a fantastic demonstration. I love the piece and can’t wait to try one. No DNA or pure Ethanol available in California though.
Well done Mike, thanks. I learned quite a bit.
Excellent presentation thoroughly showing the complete process. I appreciate your comments throughout the video and watching your technique and explanation for the many steps involved. Thank you and Craft Supplies for taking the time and preparedness to make these video’s and having them available for us the public
I really enjoyed this video and you did an excellent job. Two comments: Why use regular paper towels when they are roughly 400 grit and two – why so lazy as to not clean up your shavings prior to coloring/finishing.
I am envious as to how well you stained this bowl.
Great video mate! You’re the best presenter by far!! Lots of great hints/tips and not just about the piece you’re working on! Sooooo helpful! Can’t wait to see more of you in the videos! I’ve seen all the others that I could find of our presentation! They’re great!!
Great Job Mike;
One trick for getting your gloves off would be to pull the glove away from the heel of your hand and blow in like your inflating a balloon. They come off much easier. Thank-You for the video
very nice platter and very well made and very well finished.
Dawson
Mike,
what grit CBN wheel do you use on your bowl gouge?
The 180 grit CBN
Just curious why you applied the lacquer without the lathe spinning
Good question. I do it to ensure an even coat. With the piece moving it is a little more tricky to get see if the lacquer is going on in equal amounts over the entire piece.