tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55650865142921504282024-03-14T11:37:25.671-07:00Eric Goodson Woodcarving Notes A notebook on greenwood carvingEric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-70094124298802636542023-04-22T05:01:00.002-07:002023-04-22T05:01:25.232-07:00Why Craft?<p>I came across this wonderful poster at the Fuller Craft Museum in Brockton, MA the other day, and wanted to share. It captures a lot of what I am thinking about these days. Market season is nearly upon us, and I find myself anticipating the conversations I will have with and questions I will field from prospective customers. Why should we invest in craft?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFT7x_7OhxULLG0xfAHzgSASHW9G8iAzlTViojynq2X5efIw3Ftvh98Ji1oIfjBn15Hrp6ubShjwu1h89qP5nehqP2mQvSI-HzEJO8yvAzyt1ffrDduR7H9vgMGDqNDyZzYB-yUqyEk2At6rRQVbALiYwQPFlySqTthG7WpgpnH44jhTMAsPg1JBr/s2905/3F21040D-A943-4215-A50B-A135B2C10673.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2905" data-original-width="2905" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFFT7x_7OhxULLG0xfAHzgSASHW9G8iAzlTViojynq2X5efIw3Ftvh98Ji1oIfjBn15Hrp6ubShjwu1h89qP5nehqP2mQvSI-HzEJO8yvAzyt1ffrDduR7H9vgMGDqNDyZzYB-yUqyEk2At6rRQVbALiYwQPFlySqTthG7WpgpnH44jhTMAsPg1JBr/w640-h640/3F21040D-A943-4215-A50B-A135B2C10673.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-64956424085927970142023-02-07T23:35:00.001-08:002023-02-08T04:02:34.846-08:00Wille’s turning hooks and traditional Swedish turning<p>I recently spent a delightful day working with Peter Lamb @gerrishisland at his lovely home in Kittery, Maine. He wanted to get himself set up to turn bowls on an electric lathe, so we spent the day tinkering and turning. For those of you who don’t know Peter, he is both a wonderful person and a fount of woodworking knowledge. I think I first met him in 2015 at a <a href="http://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/search?q=Jogge">course</a> with Jögge Sundqvist up at Lie Neilsen Toolworks. Peter was friends with Bill Coperthwaite, and after Bill passed he became a trustee for <a href="https://knollfarm.org/dickinsons-reach/">Dickinson’s Reach</a>. Peter has been connected to the greenwoodworking movement in the US for decades, and I always learn something when talking with him.</p><p>Not long after my visit, Peter sent along a series of photos that really got my attention. These are shots that he took of Wille Sundqvist‘s turning workshop (included here with permission from his son Jögge). What especially arrested me were the tools—massive hooks like those used on a pole lathe. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-iw7wy4wnEi05ZvZ1RMsLxslC0l3xvLqVHqo4vUPrLu-TugF49_62p2OG_gQjN8DZi3OV6TEXljVD_r2mX4OLDCjJUQODswOhvl9uHdIuz9mFfbqcXsOrs2zHOnltp2CAZbiz5q15dcVLeluokZLSIvNA5U4ZzMeegZdBTfuhpJyNkHod6YTlY7V/s640/A10E631A-BEC8-4FED-A995-67478898C1D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO-iw7wy4wnEi05ZvZ1RMsLxslC0l3xvLqVHqo4vUPrLu-TugF49_62p2OG_gQjN8DZi3OV6TEXljVD_r2mX4OLDCjJUQODswOhvl9uHdIuz9mFfbqcXsOrs2zHOnltp2CAZbiz5q15dcVLeluokZLSIvNA5U4ZzMeegZdBTfuhpJyNkHod6YTlY7V/w320-h240/A10E631A-BEC8-4FED-A995-67478898C1D3.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqxKcj-JX6PV8VOsnUQTmRDGD3XKQQt_SndHVtkk3blkHntHonL2PU9ywtH93NlZ7ITLx9tR53AkH028KWAcbt_noSmRoT6EBSpnu1AzvK3RhzOnk_IZ1I3XnL_k88XeteQ2xRPuebuX8uhS5VSoS35ihkurRkBGVAT8sHKgpiLExQa5FYEuTmqWD/s640/934B257D-F90A-4B55-BAED-BB6961B55608.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFqxKcj-JX6PV8VOsnUQTmRDGD3XKQQt_SndHVtkk3blkHntHonL2PU9ywtH93NlZ7ITLx9tR53AkH028KWAcbt_noSmRoT6EBSpnu1AzvK3RhzOnk_IZ1I3XnL_k88XeteQ2xRPuebuX8uhS5VSoS35ihkurRkBGVAT8sHKgpiLExQa5FYEuTmqWD/s320/934B257D-F90A-4B55-BAED-BB6961B55608.jpeg" width="320" /> </a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivI-JgKqYnWGmCbU0gUEWpQ9FPaWpcoeX5ckTufcsqkO08YNUaRN70rb83sljLtqjaBqAx8m4WUjmMPU7InphbHCbCQW6LVRY56DCJvNd_M5SFiv1rCRTYE7HewBeURib10uGK8jMwg-uBSvytIClyNw2lrsHRSvwXk7VLLkh4nzyHlw3Zok3EtJam/s640/66E6B6E1-2D93-431F-8C42-0BF6568459AA.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivI-JgKqYnWGmCbU0gUEWpQ9FPaWpcoeX5ckTufcsqkO08YNUaRN70rb83sljLtqjaBqAx8m4WUjmMPU7InphbHCbCQW6LVRY56DCJvNd_M5SFiv1rCRTYE7HewBeURib10uGK8jMwg-uBSvytIClyNw2lrsHRSvwXk7VLLkh4nzyHlw3Zok3EtJam/s320/66E6B6E1-2D93-431F-8C42-0BF6568459AA.jpeg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JoWKjhKfoRiiUWwWP2l2R2D5VuBO774XTZJuSX_llJuxG0WJfFurzmMP1xdTkChKZquJ_56bbMv574EaNqUJx741yJvfvqprH-dBWxn9NSlXgUEADxswHFmvzPNzSOtEckv7IviClW13KV6hIVsW9f3zg8FXu0xKlcl28-ekm92Q4J5aRT0_RWD5/s640/BF3F6049-4F9D-4C2C-9C89-0C4255C28EB9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7JoWKjhKfoRiiUWwWP2l2R2D5VuBO774XTZJuSX_llJuxG0WJfFurzmMP1xdTkChKZquJ_56bbMv574EaNqUJx741yJvfvqprH-dBWxn9NSlXgUEADxswHFmvzPNzSOtEckv7IviClW13KV6hIVsW9f3zg8FXu0xKlcl28-ekm92Q4J5aRT0_RWD5/s320/BF3F6049-4F9D-4C2C-9C89-0C4255C28EB9.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div>Peter also loaned me his copy of <i>Träsvarvning enligt Skärmetoden</i>, a book written by Wille Sundqvist and Bengt Gustafsson and published in 1981. The book discusses the Swedish turning tradition, and in the chapter on bowl turning describes these same hook tools. <p></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzDtmEZMWzOLaUQvTGvB_obud6Dk_dkpXESob5aYuyFdBLIych77_XU9t9Uzo67TBDRUr_ucoiIVx8xwczNQsEuU_RV_646uPkj68xKq11ToW10rgNw7_moCAe3ok5aKHoWgb-9eq4gZLCDAtYEVnz_L4CoSKL_VUt0SQCX541cenMmSN7Ldi4YZA/s4032/1920721F-97CF-433D-BA2D-1B631C9F8DD2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxzDtmEZMWzOLaUQvTGvB_obud6Dk_dkpXESob5aYuyFdBLIych77_XU9t9Uzo67TBDRUr_ucoiIVx8xwczNQsEuU_RV_646uPkj68xKq11ToW10rgNw7_moCAe3ok5aKHoWgb-9eq4gZLCDAtYEVnz_L4CoSKL_VUt0SQCX541cenMmSN7Ldi4YZA/s320/1920721F-97CF-433D-BA2D-1B631C9F8DD2.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWncK9mf9l3pUwGECZWgHj7I12bfYr1d0UNZaN2WvDZzJqMBAxVJTWnOpXCtnlikhLmjA-eS2sNn0RrldqcONj6CaP-TnadXztcOMIUWXkBYObWYK_AG5L7zguH4swdWcgnQTmvJILxRXuSMuURW0j3Xq0701L1faMUJmNLKKa-s0Wa3F3YfeizGvT/s4032/2E403281-3255-40A1-B099-2A2FA4BFB639.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The translations leave something to be desired.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tjp1CRhNl42m8Xeuv1kusRegGjZWincyHl8HgAcFMMeZcp6E_IS-GhCxrcNVaLHStlqzS4yFVaNkAFkZUvaVD9ahrnhaq10Q9HVb5T-TgabMDRQVBZzw18ybV9kaFDIdNo92xeW3j0gzMV4yL79O4rUak8aGv-cMfMDt4pWjl9vdEl277T-s_XeV/s1792/4A7B127F-2C47-4D9E-9FA3-1C404135106C.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="828" height="597" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8tjp1CRhNl42m8Xeuv1kusRegGjZWincyHl8HgAcFMMeZcp6E_IS-GhCxrcNVaLHStlqzS4yFVaNkAFkZUvaVD9ahrnhaq10Q9HVb5T-TgabMDRQVBZzw18ybV9kaFDIdNo92xeW3j0gzMV4yL79O4rUak8aGv-cMfMDt4pWjl9vdEl277T-s_XeV/w276-h597/4A7B127F-2C47-4D9E-9FA3-1C404135106C.png" width="276" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can see that the hooks are used in both side and end-grain turning, depending on their design. Obviously modern ring tools perform a similar task, and though they are designed for end-grain hollowing, they also work well in side grain as well. I use the “<a href="https://oneway.ca/products-category/turning-tools-handles/The%20Termite%20-%20End%20Grain%20Deep%20Hollowing%20Tool">Termite</a>” by Oneway, which works well save for the fact that the small ring gets clogged. I am curious about how one of these Swedish hooks might be used on the inside of side-grain bowls, working from the rim into the interior, like on a pole lathe. The cut on a pole lathe is often well below center, and allows for a swooping, rising cut into the interior. I perform a similar cut with gouges, but instead of working below center I swoop up above center and then down. I am really curious if the below-center technique might work with these hook tools. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The book also includes shots of a young Del Stubbs. Before Del became the renowned toolmaker of <a href="https://pinewoodforge.com/">Pinewood Forge</a> fame, he was a turning phenom who traveled widely giving demonstrations. Stories of him turning spindles with an axe and producing ungodly thin bowls abound. Below you can see Del using a makeshift pole lathe driven by a spring suspended from the ceiling, as well as a lovely handled pot. Notice that the portions between the handles are lathe turned, not hand carved, something you can only do on a reciprocating lathe…</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3P3FeQDqFA4OT1Ar9B74s4U2dHzxjXW7bcQRJaqzrZicKrGf4vGGAtb-x8GIHaA2CQpe5X-pLr1SioZ53tjkqWrIiZGU2yYyJR5xqiRiM2SrOYqsTHQl1Hn8PXHCWFUEPPz2Cgdu88dJd1daSB6g3kaVm3OHmutnQRlOihgp0rF9lHtodQ6vjqgZH/s4032/5DAF679F-7D97-44B0-A86E-7B04FD1279EC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3P3FeQDqFA4OT1Ar9B74s4U2dHzxjXW7bcQRJaqzrZicKrGf4vGGAtb-x8GIHaA2CQpe5X-pLr1SioZ53tjkqWrIiZGU2yYyJR5xqiRiM2SrOYqsTHQl1Hn8PXHCWFUEPPz2Cgdu88dJd1daSB6g3kaVm3OHmutnQRlOihgp0rF9lHtodQ6vjqgZH/s320/5DAF679F-7D97-44B0-A86E-7B04FD1279EC.jpeg" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjdX7ubKIqv5jXP2NE45wWkxR2QG_fNhiRdxI9fA56lxvCHkveP_ouPRpr_o8o5KGdnBZt6QHE5jhitKB1FQZTMr5FnkTK2svblQVorWyhqbNWEWIDp_HQG92Kmcuy4-O1kGKC_M7vQxT97HDSMFdbiQClL32MnEKfF9PbASBk7s_amyclyfYtlpq/s4032/D3198327-25C4-4843-83F1-4399627D03AC.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPjdX7ubKIqv5jXP2NE45wWkxR2QG_fNhiRdxI9fA56lxvCHkveP_ouPRpr_o8o5KGdnBZt6QHE5jhitKB1FQZTMr5FnkTK2svblQVorWyhqbNWEWIDp_HQG92Kmcuy4-O1kGKC_M7vQxT97HDSMFdbiQClL32MnEKfF9PbASBk7s_amyclyfYtlpq/s320/D3198327-25C4-4843-83F1-4399627D03AC.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After posting some of these shots on Instagram and Facebook, many folks provided leads on where to learn more. Peter Follansbee recalled that Fine Woodworking ran an article about Wille and his turning hooks “way back when.” He kindly looked up the reference: May/June 1983, “Turning Tools that Cut” by James Rudstrom, who Peter says was Wille’s neighbor. I am in the process of getting that article now. My friend Jeff Kuchak, another pole lathe turner, reminded me of the video “The Spoon, the Bowl, and the Knife” that includes Wille turning, though I don’t recall him using hooks in that video. (I do remember him using a spindle gouge to turn a bowl—yikes!) I will have to look at it again. Jan Harm ter Brugge from Amsterdam said that he owns one of Wille’s hooks, and I am in contact with Jan now about that. Finally, Merlin Fox @knivesfoxspoons mentioned that <a href="https://djarv.se/en/product/turning-hook/">Svante Djarv</a> makes those hooks. Of course I could not resist and ordered one. Svante’s tools are much coveted and often take up to a half year for delivery. I own one of his carving axes (the “Little Viking”), which I absolutely love. Thankfully, Svante has one of his medium turning hooks in stock, and I think it is ready to ship.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I leave with a few shots by Peter. The first of a custom forged tool rest made to Wille’s specifications. The second is of Wille’s workshop door. So charming.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWkd8NaV54xv8JkjCbcca-AKs_-yNPD2DM1urNT6buEZApEEXCFCSfELD7cJGIoXR2MPz0VWjpjSH6UOEptWYd7QQZEHhhJeK9MpjnbO3IIEc1fJa3B4rBS7CeOakWHyX5X0qHEBthvVLg28OUcJsjaQyX0Und5MHjsUVcDUCbagZofKYPxceCA1f/s640/E6DA28E2-05F9-4486-81CF-CB631DA9031A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghWkd8NaV54xv8JkjCbcca-AKs_-yNPD2DM1urNT6buEZApEEXCFCSfELD7cJGIoXR2MPz0VWjpjSH6UOEptWYd7QQZEHhhJeK9MpjnbO3IIEc1fJa3B4rBS7CeOakWHyX5X0qHEBthvVLg28OUcJsjaQyX0Und5MHjsUVcDUCbagZofKYPxceCA1f/s320/E6DA28E2-05F9-4486-81CF-CB631DA9031A.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqH8IqOyHZgkuajGRBtkaxwmiiru6pNArLCXk1SizjInKgCad43FMHgVFFTimFSZ9Kp92YQzwO--Vd3nR1LpeJg-IXOQfSsoUig7yxVs9V0CU-EMukLj7F3uGlzrK4DIlvGL2iob-Rot-EMEebDe-DVY8RsNHdAC_xvgFEPzJLaysj3FgEqjB5jA/s640/B9BB9B97-E4FB-4A1A-83F1-E11FAE68952F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-UqH8IqOyHZgkuajGRBtkaxwmiiru6pNArLCXk1SizjInKgCad43FMHgVFFTimFSZ9Kp92YQzwO--Vd3nR1LpeJg-IXOQfSsoUig7yxVs9V0CU-EMukLj7F3uGlzrK4DIlvGL2iob-Rot-EMEebDe-DVY8RsNHdAC_xvgFEPzJLaysj3FgEqjB5jA/w480-h640/B9BB9B97-E4FB-4A1A-83F1-E11FAE68952F.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-54526829552276989612023-01-14T05:42:00.003-08:002023-01-14T10:58:30.559-08:00An experiment in carving<p> </p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R7ZQAEKYYNGoeEZPkls2rlJbY6tMnBW7P-FG6P0KBIDbHVsr6S-71L8VrNWhFRkbNX-hmjrb5kCXccnf9goSyQJZh8BJWmMQyglV4i0umJs0TPaD9-sAAYOKBTUCO4uazkgxy3Okr7QnmOdnFcGh9-5nwaghI5J3RiwOD_B56Qu2MHZFHUChLQ4O/s1744/5F573F7A-E77D-4719-8ED5-6612663673E7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1744" data-original-width="1744" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_R7ZQAEKYYNGoeEZPkls2rlJbY6tMnBW7P-FG6P0KBIDbHVsr6S-71L8VrNWhFRkbNX-hmjrb5kCXccnf9goSyQJZh8BJWmMQyglV4i0umJs0TPaD9-sAAYOKBTUCO4uazkgxy3Okr7QnmOdnFcGh9-5nwaghI5J3RiwOD_B56Qu2MHZFHUChLQ4O/s320/5F573F7A-E77D-4719-8ED5-6612663673E7.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Above and below are a few shots of my most recent work. I have enjoyed the meditative time sketching and carving these designs, though they do take a while. I am not sure if the extra 90 minutes of carving will add enough value to make them worth the effort, and this sends me spiraling into the vortex of hourly wage calculation. I know this is not smart, and I know I don’t do this work to get rich, but we all have to earn a living at the end of the day.</span></div><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Bowls like these take a lot of time, when all is considered. First I have to fell the tree, chop it into 4' lengths, end-over-end the lengths out of the forest, chop the lengths into rounds, split the rounds in half, and then shape the split halves into bowl blanks. Let's say that fist step of processing the material takes 20 minutes pr. bowl blank. Then I have to turn the blanks into finished bowls. That takes 40-60 minutes, if all goes well, but not every blank wants to become a bowl! I lose about 25% of the blanks to knots, bark inclusions, etc..., so we should add at least 15 minutes to each successful bowl. Once the bowl dries, I can then do the carving, which adds another 90 minutes. Finally paint and oil, which adds maybe 25 minutes and includes material costs. That adds up to at a minimum three hours of labor, but probably more like three-and-a-half or four.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> So what can I charge for bowls like the ones above and below (once completed)? Can I get $100 for them? Or even $80? Depending on what I can sell them for, it is pretty obvious to me that I <em style="box-sizing: inherit;">might</em> make $20/hour on them, but probably more like $15/hr. Honestly, if I could sell them reliably, I would say GREAT! I would take that salary! But I am not sure I can. We will see. These bowls are sort of a test run.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyYL01hknwGkjM6iOf0NUSxc0sTNYoaurVYGJtpXPyPPZ3LBar1BJ2eGisX9VEansXqZScoZD_-4qPs-eRb9g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwY70i6BvdceBCJuEmO4cDwkRB9Ue4Dkxy4vfoH8Y6D-DeYjKFP7KMmFLfYzQHrMW2SoRvuov3H2KpluZ0kCQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-81934921419634596482023-01-14T05:17:00.001-08:002023-01-14T05:17:12.287-08:00The Fuzzy Bits<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxiXfYwYzIzgEQ_1FuQhHdHlowyKx4IC4PjP2rax0Z7jJBubocVLoykXSv6GeOIfPWGh973kBLJ2huPJWbxFT7Vx_pwIknNkStE0_9cqvd84TBWxxixzauZe9S_4Xfn4lfrWwCcp0hEZEDTnl_lBhI7OT6Ku7ZW2BZi1MIcebKwynfhzG_7ZQheS1/s4032/14D370EB-AB3B-4D9F-98F4-3F010DECC46A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqxiXfYwYzIzgEQ_1FuQhHdHlowyKx4IC4PjP2rax0Z7jJBubocVLoykXSv6GeOIfPWGh973kBLJ2huPJWbxFT7Vx_pwIknNkStE0_9cqvd84TBWxxixzauZe9S_4Xfn4lfrWwCcp0hEZEDTnl_lBhI7OT6Ku7ZW2BZi1MIcebKwynfhzG_7ZQheS1/s320/14D370EB-AB3B-4D9F-98F4-3F010DECC46A.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">I had a good question on Instagram the other day regarding turning green wood and how to avoid the “fuzzy bits.” I gave a long answer for Instagram, but the subject deserves more space. So here are my thoughts on this topic, to date:</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are a lot of wonderful aspects to turning green as opposed to dry wood: the workability, the reduction in dust, the way the wood moves as it dries, etc…. It is definitely my preferred medium. But it does come with challenges: cracking, excessive warping, and oxidation to name a few. One major challenge, for turners of both wet and dry wood, is producing a smooth finish right from the gouge or hook. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">When turning side-grain oriented bowl blanks, twice every revolution your tool is cutting against the grain, or is cutting wood that is unsupported by the fibers behind the cut. In these quadrants the tool is lifting fibers before cutting them off, leaving sort of a “buzz cut” effect in the wood. Once you pas this uphill section and get into side and cross grain again, the wood fibers are supported and you can cut them cleanly. My commenter on Instagram was wondering how I reduce the roughness of the “fuzzy bits.”</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">First, this is a problem with which both green and dry wood turners struggle. For those turning dead dry wood, it is less of an issue: dryer wood cuts a bit more cleanly than green wood, so the final surface is definitely smoother. Dry wood also sands reasonably well, and if that is your thing you can sand away those rough patches. Green wood does not sand nearly as well as dry, so you really don’t have that option, though I do lightly sand my work with 180 grit.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thus, one part of your solution to avoiding those rough patches when turning green wood is not to turn completely fresh wood. Let is rest for a bit. How long depends on the species. Some old-time turners often talked about felling beech logs and only turning them once the bark had started to separate from the wood. If you are going to let your wood rest before turning, watch out for a few issues. If you leave the wood on the ground in a damp place, watch out for spalting; it can be beautiful, but it can also undermine the wood integrity. And the fungus in spalted wood is nothing something you want to inhale a lot of. Rapid drying and checking should also be avoided. Some people paint the ends of their logs to slow moisture loss, but I find simply elevating the log off the ground and keeping it in the shade and out of wind works best. And be careful with birch; the bark is nearly waterproof, which traps moisture in the wood and accelerates rotting. If you want to let birch mellow, consider peeling the logs first. </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The second consideration is the wood species. Some species are more prone to fuzzing than others. For example, fresh birch can definitely get furry, but fresh beech turns reasonably well, usually. I say “usually” because each tree is different. If a tree grew in stressful situations, say on a hillside or buffeted with lots of wind, the fibers can interlock, tension can build in the wood, and the surface can be quite rough. Also, where in the tree matters. The first three feet of a trunk, while marvelously large in diameter, is under tremendous stress. Think of how much a whole tree weighs, and consider how much strain it’s base bears after years of blowing in the wind…. This wood warps a lot when drying, and can be very fibrous. For these reasons I am carful with how I use those first few feet.</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another aspect to consider are your tools and the way you present them to the wood. Generally, sharper tools moving more slowly over wood that is spinning faster produce a finer finish, so if you are struggling to create a smooth surface sharpen your tools, slow down your cut, and crank up your speed. The type of cut you make also creates very different surfaces. For example, on an electric lathe a pull cut moves wood pretty quickly can leave a “plucked” surface. Same with a scraping cut. Push cuts, on the other hand, leave behind a lovely, smooth surface. Same with a sheering cut. And in general, lighter cuts produce a finer surface than heavier cuts. Finally, often the quality of the cut can be changed by altering the angle of the tool’s attack on the wood. Try dropping the handle, angling the tool up more than you might normally, and see what it does to the finished surface. Of course, all of these cuts change a bit depending on whether you are working the inside or the outside of the bowl. For example, I would avoid a scraping or sheering cut on the inside of the bowl! </p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; caret-color: rgb(42, 74, 20); color: #2a4a14; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: "PT Serif"; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope this helps. </p><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;" /> </p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-32566153770394926302022-10-05T13:02:00.002-07:002022-10-05T13:02:20.124-07:00Upcoming craft fairs<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am super excited to be selling craft and demonstrating pole-lathe turning in Amesbury, MA on Saturday October 15th (rain date the 16th). The town center of Amesbury is wonderfully quaint. Brick store fronts from the early 1800s, narrow streets with colonials and victorians--classic North Shore New England. If you are in the area and want to get a jump on holiday shopping or see how bowls are turned on a pole lathe, come on by. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHxhlwXQKHT2kIi5DSnPJf1OmAH2p1L2IBNAPJLXlW6ubZGq8GyWyZq5mUU6wE9ZM0HfRC4hMsdJzbqAEwwOAy2nOHn-FhuPziVy0RAzoMbEBfvENvmfpN5xg2w9BEcW-cc6mRpH9dhCBeVKoDPwWEN1KKgrM8zG7IJ0-BLUDUtg5xwMSvvzoK4Ya/s1650/Fall%20Craft%20Fair%202022.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1650" data-original-width="1275" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHxhlwXQKHT2kIi5DSnPJf1OmAH2p1L2IBNAPJLXlW6ubZGq8GyWyZq5mUU6wE9ZM0HfRC4hMsdJzbqAEwwOAy2nOHn-FhuPziVy0RAzoMbEBfvENvmfpN5xg2w9BEcW-cc6mRpH9dhCBeVKoDPwWEN1KKgrM8zG7IJ0-BLUDUtg5xwMSvvzoK4Ya/w154-h200/Fall%20Craft%20Fair%202022.jpg" width="154" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> I have also secured a spot selling craft at the <a href="https://fullercraft.org/programs-events/">Fuller Craft Museum's</a> Holiday Shop, which runs from November 19th through January 8th. This is a juried event, and I am humbled that the curators see a place for my work in their shop. The Fuller Craft Museum is a fantastic resource and well worth the trip. In fact, I saw Jögge's shrink pot/craft talk/performance art piece at the Museum. <p></p><p> Finally, in preparation for these two fairs, I have had to temporarily closed my <a href="https://goodson-woodcraft.square.site/">Square Shop</a>. I can't have stuff selling online that I need for craft fairs! I will reopen this once I have built up sufficient stock.</p><p>Be well.</p><p>E</p><p><br /></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-71225017913501620212022-08-29T13:30:00.000-07:002022-08-29T13:30:17.777-07:00Shop is updated<p>Hi all,</p><p>A few bowls finished drying this week, and are now all painted and oiled and pretty. So, check out the <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/p/products_22.html">shop page</a> for new work. Got my hands on some lovely figured maple, crisp cherry and spalted beech. And would you look at this box elder!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdP2znkttE33hdyIf08Llv9AureKdbBdDgGd_Otm7ORfidRo8tjGvg9TiLgkP9iT1SKzGStGUGzE55rpIetozYdrNiAbBjZOYyD2ybmihiuBOmpLgLjwIwZFGQ2bNBCRIwGhmO46iEHlKVKz6O9yittPTGULMOK3JDIQajjEzlYvvcxRu4LVZabwNT/s3485/IMG_4345.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3485" data-original-width="2788" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdP2znkttE33hdyIf08Llv9AureKdbBdDgGd_Otm7ORfidRo8tjGvg9TiLgkP9iT1SKzGStGUGzE55rpIetozYdrNiAbBjZOYyD2ybmihiuBOmpLgLjwIwZFGQ2bNBCRIwGhmO46iEHlKVKz6O9yittPTGULMOK3JDIQajjEzlYvvcxRu4LVZabwNT/s320/IMG_4345.jpeg" width="256" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pow!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Email me if you see anything that strikes your fancy.<div>Thanks,</div><div>Eric</div><div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-52093178723242255672022-08-12T05:57:00.004-07:002022-08-26T09:22:33.345-07:00Pricing Calculator<p>I agonize over pricing. </p><p>Like the roots of the word (οδύνη, <i>agōnia</i>, relating to "struggle" or "contest"), whenever I price a bowl, two sides of my brain duke it out. Did I overcharge, embarrassing myself by assuming my work is worth THAT MUCH! Or did I charge too little, devaluing my efforts (and myself?) and basically announcing to the world that <i>my work is crap. </i>Back and forth I go, until exhaustion sets in and I settle on some arbitrary price to get the transaction over with. </p><p>Honestly, pricing craft reminds me of grading papers when I was new to teaching. When I was a rookie, I would study a student's submission until a grade popped into my head. "This feels like a B+," I would think. "Not quite in the A-range, but close." But then I would look at other B+ papers and see how different they all were. "This one is thoughtful, but mechanically poor, but this other one is well organized and lengthy, though its argument is not particularly advanced..." Arg. What is the relative weight of each grading category in determining the final grade? </p><p>Of course, the answer for a new teacher is a rubric, one that assigns relative weight to each quality you are looking for in a piece of writing. This takes some, though not all, of the guessing out of the process, and allows you to see each quality separately. At the end of the day you still have to assign a grade, but now you have a clearer justification for that grade and so you spend less time agonizing.</p><p>Maybe I need "pricing rubric?" </p><p>There are lots of craft-pricing calculators available online and many books about pricing craft. I have certainly not looked at them all, but the ones I have seen stick to a standard line: first, add the cost of materials to the hourly wage to make the thing; then add in 10-15% for overhead; finally, double that, and you have your wholesale price.</p><p>But these calculators do not get at the quality of the work; they assume a piece is only an expression of time. But how much is a bowl intrinsically worth, given its various qualities: size, grain pattern, shape, adornment, etc...? How do I fairly gauge the value of the product in terms other than time? This is important for me, because once I have a clear sense of a product's actual worth, then I can work ways to streamline production and make it profitable. </p><p>To help me think through this question, I use Google Sheets to create a sort of pricing algorithm that estimates the price of a bowl. I am also using this for inventory, accounting, and customer information, though Square and Etsy provide some similar services so I may switch. But this is free and works for me, and maybe it will help you. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2KHCh8PEd7GgmJzSmhPNUvIDGTkaCJuYUoxwQLMv8NY4HX-o7xKkqJDI_3sezgCIJkpU3n_A41BBJ8b9Zr-B-o4q6813If7oys6hFkCPav9WoPffhtLRKjA4S38sFymJSq0NsXgzdBeKkfokoGVo6N6FUiQSyGsXAQuDUarZSSCeZ0Yn4Vb2p47o1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="1994" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2KHCh8PEd7GgmJzSmhPNUvIDGTkaCJuYUoxwQLMv8NY4HX-o7xKkqJDI_3sezgCIJkpU3n_A41BBJ8b9Zr-B-o4q6813If7oys6hFkCPav9WoPffhtLRKjA4S38sFymJSq0NsXgzdBeKkfokoGVo6N6FUiQSyGsXAQuDUarZSSCeZ0Yn4Vb2p47o1=w640-h230" width="640" /></a></div><p>Here is the (geeky) thinking behind the sheet. Thanks to Richard Raffan's book <a href="https://www.abebooks.com/Turned-Bowl-Design-Raffan-Richard-Taunton-Press/31267020815/bd?cm_mmc=ggl-_-US_Shopp_Trade0to10-_-product_id=COM9780918804822USED-_-keyword=&gclid=CjwKCAjw0dKXBhBPEiwA2bmObVkiNyUCuMK8hrx5tzToa9zd5yeIDGrpPcpLkyz1AADu7ezm6STFshoCTqQQAvD_BwE">Turned Bowl Design</a> for some of these ideas. If you prefer a video explanation, skip to the end of this post.</p>First, multiply the diameter by the height to determine the bowl's size. Then you multiply that number by some sort of factor (let's start with a factor of 3 for argument's sake). So, if we had a 6" x 2.5" bowl, its base price would be $45. (6*2.5)(3)=45. Of course, you could adjust your factor if that base price seems off. <p></p><p>Does the formula work with larger bowls?</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>How about a 10" bowl that is 4" deep: (10*4)(3)=$120. </li><li>Or maybe a 12" bowl that is 5" deep: (12*5)(3)=$180. </li><li>Even bigger, a 16"x6" bowl:(16*6)(3)=$288. </li></ul><div>This works pretty well, but my sense is that large bowls command prices above what this formula would suggest. Would that 16x6" bowl would go for more than $288? If so, one way to solve this is to make the factor exponential. Instead of using a factor of 3, multiply your dimensions by an exponent so that prices "accelerate" as the size of the bowl increases. To do this in Google Sheets, if your bowl size was in cell <span face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #f7981d; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">G3,</span> create a new column and use this formula: <span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">=</span><span dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #f7981d; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">G3</span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">*</span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">EXP</span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(</span><span class="number" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.15</span><span class="default-formula-text-color" dir="auto" face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">). </span>With an exponent of <span face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.15</span>, our prices would look like this:</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A 6"x2.5" bowl = $47 (instead of $45)</li><li>Our 10"x4" bowl = $126 (instead of $120)</li><li>The 12"x5" bowl= $190 (up from $180)</li><li>And the 16"x6" bowl=$303 (up from $288)</li></ul></div><div>Of course, you could adjust the exponent (in this case, <span face="Inconsolata, monospace, arial, sans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1.15) </span>to whatever you wanted.</div><p>How much should you add to the price of a bowl if it is painted? You could just create a checkbox to add a set amount to the base price, but larger bowls take more paint and more time to paint. The solution is again to add value exponentially, as we did with size. </p><p>I also like having a column for what I call "awesomeness." If you have a piece that really stands out, use this column to bump the price even higher. If it sells, you will feel you definitely got what it was worth. If it does not, you have it as inspiration for the next production run. </p><p>Here is a video to walk you through making your own pricing calculator/inventory list/customer database.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxweR6l-9xP-HVEDB54Z1iafbKGiHq3KkyfiyiPPeAocTpbLz_2vTQZJHdMBSb40aGt5TA61xFQFwWH94bE3Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p>Update Aug 26, 2022.</p><p>Some have asked for a copy of the spreadsheet. <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vSuD1bHJ8x1rCy22l0h3skSZ9w5NWUFLtDmpB5fB3CvcZTHliBFI3zXM1U-zpzjOpW6B8kdRtD7w9f8/pubhtml">Here you go.</a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-88666024564890290942022-07-19T04:32:00.001-07:002022-07-19T04:32:20.324-07:007th Irregular Spoon Gathering<p>I had the good fortune of attending the <a href="https://www.irregularspoongathering.com">7th Irregular Spoon Gathering</a> last week, and it was an absolute blast. Pat @klipnockywoods puts on a great time, and if you could not make it this year, I highly recommend you try next time around. I met Pat in 2015, maybe 2013, at one of <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/2015/10/spoon-gathering-at-olivers-place.html">Oliver Prat's gatherings</a> at his place in the Catskills. Those were great events, full of creative inspiration and community, and thankfully Pat followed suit with his own gathering at his place in Arkport, NY. I was unable to attend until now, and I am so glad I made it this time around.</p><p>Pat and Matt Fang @mattfang did a great job organizing the event. Campers had fresh water, toilets, and all the walnut you could carve in a year. The swimming hole was amazing, letting us rinse off the sweat and wood dust from the day. Pat's wife and family also made about a million pizzas for the attendees on Saturday night, which were delicious. I could go on and on.</p><p>And so many lovely folks. (I am writing this part here mostly to remind myself of the connections I made.) I got to reconnect with Pat, Oliver @oliverpratt_handcraft, Don @don.lalezyty.crafts, and Chuck Trella @chuck.trella_woodsmyths. Don was about to depart for Sweden to teach some courses at other slöjd gatherings, like Taljfest. Chuck founded @riseupandcarve around 2019, and many of the people at the Gathering were RUAC folks. We had a great conversation about the community building aspect of RUAC, how it cuts across geographic, political and religious divides to help heal a fractured world, and what future episodes might focus on. I gotta think that RUAC drew some inspiration from those gatherings at Oliver's all those years ago. Thanks for all your work, Chuck. </p><p>I also made a lot of new friends. I laughed until my sides hurt with Emily Rigby @emilierigby, maker of amazing feather spoons, and Ermin @erminelawrence, the recovering academic and gifted spoon carver. I camped near Ryan @fireside.sloyd, Kyle @fullrangewood, and Joey @greatlakeswoodcraft, and they kindly welcomed me around their stove. Martin @treenworks had the foresight to bring a lathe and tools, and was busy teaching Matt @mattfang and Canadian Steve @methodmodern how to turn (btw, they did great, both producing bowls far nicer than my first bowl!) I turned a bit, trading one walnut bowl with Ryan for one of his amazing spoons. I did have a little accident when the lathe upright suddenly snapped, but my cut finger was attended to by one of the participants (name?) who had decades of experience as a nurse. The finger never got infected thanks to his superglue suture and is healing well. And so many more conversations: with Cara @carabnr (who organized the <a href="https://greenwoodwrightsfest.com">Greenwood Wright's Fest</a> this last April and another this October) about how we need to be taking more about warming up, stretching, and massage to keep us all healthy; with Chris of @weatfieldwoodcraft about the joys and challenges of teaching high school; with Steve @stevenantonucci on electric lathe turning. And I wish I could have found more time to chat with Kate @mossywoodworkshop from the Pacific Northwest, who with Chuck provided much of the musical entertainment, Willow @willowqjones a homesteader from Alaska, spoon carver Rebecca @rebecca_luerssen, and Dominik from Germany #pogibua and Phil from England @phil_on_ruac who are on a east coast trip to visit with other carvers. So many interesting and inspiring people. </p><p>Oh, and who can forget the visit from the Slöjd Fairy?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU3ZqPaDhLDTe3Lp4jMRfYkcUvB1PpuOw7_H8_NfZv31aVLEOxUq3hViOupX5e_zr8iIXaUDSgVZ-slCXpZAG6uJ2S5238mxGmdyGdPspDjmLB82m37EZzBHlw5djvlJFxDRIXtMHQi72_D76bVlAqZkOlxmZ7jmTMOmBL0MZVzxEJwo8A3j9bWi2/s4032/IMG_3836.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJU3ZqPaDhLDTe3Lp4jMRfYkcUvB1PpuOw7_H8_NfZv31aVLEOxUq3hViOupX5e_zr8iIXaUDSgVZ-slCXpZAG6uJ2S5238mxGmdyGdPspDjmLB82m37EZzBHlw5djvlJFxDRIXtMHQi72_D76bVlAqZkOlxmZ7jmTMOmBL0MZVzxEJwo8A3j9bWi2/s320/IMG_3836.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRppGUVbTcBTmtWKtG00SbUajLBXlPxHwgBkxGpp6a1Pyxr641uy4LFc_bYhanj2nBgbHX2AkJKxrrMZA2VPb-l8Y_K8dIqsUsB-xSIYHm2NHNhswYB35XR5FDpxLJ3zz-Py-Fh8wFP1fhLXoFsNCMWJV935D4AO5s24zU8WljXBXpPobCua4CHjSb/s4032/IMG_3837.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRppGUVbTcBTmtWKtG00SbUajLBXlPxHwgBkxGpp6a1Pyxr641uy4LFc_bYhanj2nBgbHX2AkJKxrrMZA2VPb-l8Y_K8dIqsUsB-xSIYHm2NHNhswYB35XR5FDpxLJ3zz-Py-Fh8wFP1fhLXoFsNCMWJV935D4AO5s24zU8WljXBXpPobCua4CHjSb/s320/IMG_3837.HEIC" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGfyHUYqjqBwqBkNRFPPSZBdWPa99N8tmOsulr0oNyh-hlx8JId8DkIMmxoYM-MQ8zgFyLasi4OpYaQk1DQFEE2hbvPDLmYmf4cjoQpQiRjFAYtC6JRgzaU-4gcLEs0_-7ZbSlj8Qbv3BSIcMY-dJbX5CTfYla1PwErkt0g20sBYwbBMPXQlZqohH/s1327/IMG_3837.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1327" data-original-width="745" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCGfyHUYqjqBwqBkNRFPPSZBdWPa99N8tmOsulr0oNyh-hlx8JId8DkIMmxoYM-MQ8zgFyLasi4OpYaQk1DQFEE2hbvPDLmYmf4cjoQpQiRjFAYtC6JRgzaU-4gcLEs0_-7ZbSlj8Qbv3BSIcMY-dJbX5CTfYla1PwErkt0g20sBYwbBMPXQlZqohH/s320/IMG_3837.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sloyd fairy made an appearance @mozzy_the_maker</div><div><br /></div>Things got a little cold on the final night, so Cara covered Oliver's feet with wood shavings from the lathe. "Surprisingly warm," Oliver declared.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOPpBgJ7seJEf2dozqw2HnH6Jb2Xc0Apod8RwqGfUb7GX5qEr_k7pvrr_aawqfJhnoUbu9KVK5deBGlBQujdCpiH9l-YYVrrFJTZxu-xHo15KhFGGnSAE3eOrv8ZJmZu4eNpCgnK_jXd6FTQARRE19k34BKovitb7cg5PQ2DBP774qbT4WQEJxQzJ/s4032/IMG_3838.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmOPpBgJ7seJEf2dozqw2HnH6Jb2Xc0Apod8RwqGfUb7GX5qEr_k7pvrr_aawqfJhnoUbu9KVK5deBGlBQujdCpiH9l-YYVrrFJTZxu-xHo15KhFGGnSAE3eOrv8ZJmZu4eNpCgnK_jXd6FTQARRE19k34BKovitb7cg5PQ2DBP774qbT4WQEJxQzJ/s320/IMG_3838.HEIC" width="240" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jZ_8QyslsK4Px9WKAS4LyZu5PKW2bD3vtL_BqjWZKRCGW8BxRnKkgh3ZwADlCqr7asz09tFKR3AZTZ-UyHGB2krFnZI55_TWkAyeTX2ejTEDY2UKk3hw-yOZzeEBhazakGTN8wCxRe_WOcTXXzIKKmqFkqBcw1Q5XOnIudS04Heg1x3YznGVfNvk/s4032/IMG_3839.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3jZ_8QyslsK4Px9WKAS4LyZu5PKW2bD3vtL_BqjWZKRCGW8BxRnKkgh3ZwADlCqr7asz09tFKR3AZTZ-UyHGB2krFnZI55_TWkAyeTX2ejTEDY2UKk3hw-yOZzeEBhazakGTN8wCxRe_WOcTXXzIKKmqFkqBcw1Q5XOnIudS04Heg1x3YznGVfNvk/s320/IMG_3839.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And on the final morning, several young carvers came around the fire to work on their spoons. This young person (daughter of Josh at @jgbklynarbor?) had a wonderful technique, using the instep of her sneakered foot as a work platform. And look at those socks!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD03Bch8IeSFaeOeDwO6ilSntIYudZCdJNuKgUdHfGqVKCqtzMwAbA5s4hKIJD5ezz_x5W8fKwkunSUPY6rhvnqKwN_LA2q48_o7Xyvk87q6wRCq0RLRqlO7GeFc6ljx_ximJRUP6Olp3fwBLJQTHh5ymsyoJMFA1yuYifyfnukLUBlevREn3Skmf/s4032/IMG_3841.heic" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiD03Bch8IeSFaeOeDwO6ilSntIYudZCdJNuKgUdHfGqVKCqtzMwAbA5s4hKIJD5ezz_x5W8fKwkunSUPY6rhvnqKwN_LA2q48_o7Xyvk87q6wRCq0RLRqlO7GeFc6ljx_ximJRUP6Olp3fwBLJQTHh5ymsyoJMFA1yuYifyfnukLUBlevREn3Skmf/w400-h300/IMG_3841.heic" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>As with other gatherings, I always wish I had taken more photos. Next time!</p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-5702161841146894242022-07-14T15:53:00.001-07:002022-07-14T15:53:08.026-07:00A few new spoon carvers<p>A few months ago several of my students asked if I could teach them to carve spoons, and with the summer here we found a day to sit down and carve. We went over the basics of design, axing blanks, knife grips and the idea of "stops," and even a bit of chip carving. It was a lot to fit into one day, but they were sponges and learned a ton. Tentative in the morning, both were making bold cuts by the afternoon. </p><p>As with all teaching, I learned a lot myself. For example, I realized that busting open a round is not something everyone can do quickly or easily--luckily I had prepared some blanks ahead of time so we could keep the day moving. Also, grain direction is not something that everyone immediately understands. Next time I should spend more time diagramming the direction of the cuts. Finally, I was happy with their progress with knife grips. Once a student understands the technique and how safe a grip is if done correctly, they feel more comfortable using their full force in the grip. Once that happens, they make progress in a hurry. By the end of the day they both had made their first spoons.</p><p>Look at the pride on their faces! Happy spoon parents. They even gave them names.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IIXgSQ-yuAldnrO_c_K4N4k31zZ678ig7MIy8No_BuMbDtgbLnJjzhrZ4xzgaRBfvBgTTY_GMOAG8YoDuUt5TiHdccqHKaljeeyog2w1xDWTnXqn90lgv0F2g3UpG2FspXumqCBs-WfWVuc2siuc2JKvCA_15cmRnGZtxsvNCVrufRp3rYQXXRqO/s4032/IMG_3813%202.HEIC" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5IIXgSQ-yuAldnrO_c_K4N4k31zZ678ig7MIy8No_BuMbDtgbLnJjzhrZ4xzgaRBfvBgTTY_GMOAG8YoDuUt5TiHdccqHKaljeeyog2w1xDWTnXqn90lgv0F2g3UpG2FspXumqCBs-WfWVuc2siuc2JKvCA_15cmRnGZtxsvNCVrufRp3rYQXXRqO/s320/IMG_3813%202.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Thanks for a great day! Super proud of you and hope we can carve again soon. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-40433522585210837582022-02-03T08:38:00.003-08:002022-02-03T12:28:56.174-08:00Spreading the love<p>Last summer, my daughter Mae went to sleep-away camp. While preparing for the adventure and going through the packing list, she decided to bring a wooden bowl and spoon to fulfill the "camp utensils" requirement. I loved the idea of her taking a piece of home on this adventure--something familiar in an unfamiliar environment. Apparently, the bowl was a hit among the other campers. Mae got lots of compliments on her stylish treen from her friends, especially from a very dear friend. This friend (call her K) made it known that she would love to have a bowl of her own.</p><p>Fast forward to a few weeks ago: Mae, spending the weekend with K, decided to give her a bowl. But rather than grab a new one from the "for sale" stash, Mae chose one from our family shelf. The bowl she chose had seen use in our house and had the patina to show for it. It was also defective (cracks in the short grain during drying), which was why it was relegated for home use only. Yet it was this bowl that Mae wanted to give to her friend. "It's a good one," she said from experience.<br /></p><p>I like to think she chose this bowl because it was loved. The objects we use every day bear the imprint of use beyond a simple patina. They represent the good times, the nourishing moments, even the spirit of community that gathered around to enjoy one another. Now, like a little emissary, this bowl is off to a new home to build new communities. </p><p>A recent text from K to Mae:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTtEjpx2Tk5SzrgYoQfOr7AQ6_iW3Ql1MwrNgt5yTVi-qcgU52UcH7RxAWSzm5vpJcUFWRXhmeynHedIkYZ_zAYSv1L1IiFDn03e65pWEq-tG4xlvWVM-Atu6vtwe5w_niQrKJkoguwXnbFMCaUv4u9NHBvgtiNcv4H8Ji2SnY2_DoZO-cP371u9p5=s311" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="273" data-original-width="311" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgTtEjpx2Tk5SzrgYoQfOr7AQ6_iW3Ql1MwrNgt5yTVi-qcgU52UcH7RxAWSzm5vpJcUFWRXhmeynHedIkYZ_zAYSv1L1IiFDn03e65pWEq-tG4xlvWVM-Atu6vtwe5w_niQrKJkoguwXnbFMCaUv4u9NHBvgtiNcv4H8Ji2SnY2_DoZO-cP371u9p5" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvErmJBqa6OskaUMqege-_Zv7PO9mi9pe4xG3j-9D9GnEMgE2JgHC07AycaXZ7H234PZpiGDfSgPWqmusIVZGPJCkiSwcseCYa1HwIGEhmH9rfoQDgh35S2q3HERKey8LgOwpn4qcyUt_5MrgqGX68lxgC1HxhJiJIyiCty9jxQmd8fIiExvZJ2uuD=s501" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="416" data-original-width="501" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvErmJBqa6OskaUMqege-_Zv7PO9mi9pe4xG3j-9D9GnEMgE2JgHC07AycaXZ7H234PZpiGDfSgPWqmusIVZGPJCkiSwcseCYa1HwIGEhmH9rfoQDgh35S2q3HERKey8LgOwpn4qcyUt_5MrgqGX68lxgC1HxhJiJIyiCty9jxQmd8fIiExvZJ2uuD=w313-h260" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-13815712287973184312022-01-20T01:33:00.004-08:002022-01-20T01:37:36.654-08:00Spoon update<p> I have been away from my workshop a lot this winter, but spoons travel well. These four are now up in the shop if anyone is interested. Just email me at <a href="mailto:ericgoodson38@gmail.com">ericgoodson38@gmail.com</a>.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_9QaKoePB35YONCBoiuNfr0tQFbWIET60JU6h3HOwERmTvCZG9KGiGsH2fIEdE9wTGFW1sd-uF14obbO-IvFVnAcJ8YNDFFFlwuZqNZs2K5YIEyINw4rTLzk3y6OR0or9A9bkUUahL7Eocx3MvEw2y0yLWm0tV90RzExY8AIdXgBhn6fqQP--V9Y0=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg_9QaKoePB35YONCBoiuNfr0tQFbWIET60JU6h3HOwERmTvCZG9KGiGsH2fIEdE9wTGFW1sd-uF14obbO-IvFVnAcJ8YNDFFFlwuZqNZs2K5YIEyINw4rTLzk3y6OR0or9A9bkUUahL7Eocx3MvEw2y0yLWm0tV90RzExY8AIdXgBhn6fqQP--V9Y0=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjLUWBRUDG3vA4b1q-YydB7uYfMjv4SUowQPvlkUO--kldJvbpK5jtubfl3NXMbCd4KErzza__8pUThKuBN2OgmPmeI23J8WBO51cnNgoTmArR-X5XyB9V5Rbw8zU5HhshNB17KQJAJIZexRH8t_JCglUvjRqprZyRHyJyUps5iFqS2roOEd88Z-lcX=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">5.5" eating spoon ("dolphin" style), with shipwreck kolrosing and shell carving, birch. $40</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIwX3HcNgSRmVsUUiBslli_xGr4FfcJ8A8l2_OYgfuF77GSU8l8q8rgqC3P1pqNs0tAt2SVTCuEdYeh3xJzrv3Oocnn-fJoodC8U5HlauPdbphuBsCzgrHA5TOkD1dA1mNv4D2H3kdlo3zWoA4sfOSqxtHyDjkifpDygO6eic9n81FOmFGNvdO8VNt=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiIwX3HcNgSRmVsUUiBslli_xGr4FfcJ8A8l2_OYgfuF77GSU8l8q8rgqC3P1pqNs0tAt2SVTCuEdYeh3xJzrv3Oocnn-fJoodC8U5HlauPdbphuBsCzgrHA5TOkD1dA1mNv4D2H3kdlo3zWoA4sfOSqxtHyDjkifpDygO6eic9n81FOmFGNvdO8VNt=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lefty eating spoon, white birch, with meander carving. $40</div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjieylUCwFgJyWo93TXbcxrcgdeiZGSG4pKtCId1vMxlJmfm_jM0EIHyC-MZUaGjqjZJXNoBVPjY6oSGnK78QOO0GIt7hncRj2gHNNq4kkhIZ_vKzllKOngyzF7ndBVkqnT_87a7WQ6SlRu-620bLuQ-AGyqpGYguIyoU3Y1VZnMTSjwaTaJKE8Sd4R=s4032" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjieylUCwFgJyWo93TXbcxrcgdeiZGSG4pKtCId1vMxlJmfm_jM0EIHyC-MZUaGjqjZJXNoBVPjY6oSGnK78QOO0GIt7hncRj2gHNNq4kkhIZ_vKzllKOngyzF7ndBVkqnT_87a7WQ6SlRu-620bLuQ-AGyqpGYguIyoU3Y1VZnMTSjwaTaJKE8Sd4R=w300-h400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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The glossy photographs of porridgers, mazers, and quaiches gave me shapes to imagine and words to describe them with. I still return to the book for ideas--such a great resource. I would encourage you all to run out and get a copy now, but the book is largely unavailable unless you are willing to pay Amazon's bargain-basement price of $975! <br /><br /><br />Then, sometime around 2014, <a href="https://www.woodspirithandcraft.com/">Jarrod Dahl</a> kindly shared photographs of his research on Scandanavian bowls and locking lidded boxes. About the same time, I also became interested in <a href="http://rogerabrahamson.com/index.html">Roger Abramson</a>, another turner of Norwegian-style ale bowls. For me, this was the first time I was exposed to a new tradition of turning, new forms, new finishes. But finding examples was/is hard. Roger suggests some books for inspiration, like <i>Norske Drikkekar av Tre</i> and <i>Drikkestell for øl i Trøndelag</i>. But unfortunately, like <i>The Wooden Bowl</i>, these books are impossible to find. And there are other books, referenced here and there on people's blogs, also impossible to find (for me at least.) Anyone have a copy of <i>Vackert Svarvat: skönt målat</i> by Svening Svenningson? How about <i>Träsvarvning efter gamla förebilder</i> by Hans Mårtensson? I will give them a good home...<br /><br /><br />Thus, most of my inspiration comes from the internet, and especially the <a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/">Digital Museum</a>. This is a great resource, but it can be frustrating to use if you don't speak Norwegian. Yes, the site can be set to English, but how do you know what terms to search for? Search for "bowl" and you get some results, but not what you might want if you turn wooden bowls.<br /><br /><br />So, this post is to help those out there looking for inspiration from the Digital Museum but not sure what keywords to use. <br /><br />Try searching for:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Skål," relating to the word "shell," a shallower shape, more open.</li><li>"Bolle," relating to the word "ball," a deeper, rounder, more closed shape.</li><li>"Ølbolle" or "ølskål" is a "beer bowl." Some with a pronounced foot, some with a tiered interior, some with the classic ale bowl profile that Jarrod popularized.</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip85PLnNRJPjRT1G2dcpMHn6PxF_N263JmNxCookxjIb8Wr8KOoO9wDGKkWaS88g-LqXJJBay7ffYpvKnJ95YnEcNV8xQalhUis8U3RJlangnaWjakxwzUHaxX1g8snkr_jKunIWEP2R0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+3.44.28+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023143641/olbolle">https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023143641/olbolle</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLthHw7HZXM14-svE4XLJVfezVdRCM5HqU76nhBRmeEer28SEFMurHXuq4Kp1BFYeg5HpWKwuy9S5cT2lOiYBF9KQxHKdvJMQkNX9HaTql4_vZG56yjXS09_NK02PB4y9BYQoc4i_3Zyo/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+11.31.01+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/0210211398427/skal">https://digitaltmuseum.no/0210211398427/skal</a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHbuCMmwQT-Ve7P10nAlt4SRwisSZ39pUcj5o9PJGKrEkXb3RvIJ3l40zze5PAl5xZ1v2QN-FQMhLHf7GPcgtoTvFprmen3L6spWwMpX4RQA-M7-p8kwaDBTz2colcIRGhchM3kmmUNQ0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+11.33.45+AM.png" /></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/011021907689/bolle">https://digitaltmuseum.no/011021907689/bolle</a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Vangar," a bowl with two ears--what I came to know was a "porridger" from the English tradition.</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdoAE15eWHkIq9n-Vvs2j01CEKaMARszX2TYBBAk3aLBn00jx5g4JEO7ktB1g35M40PvQ-kl5raDJliJBxNtH-YfxsnuTVPacbZgHt_XQavYmlUYh95IFvOpUVxyu1ff0s2FcJPBCkiR0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+3.46.20+PM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023124642/vangar">https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023124642/vangar</a></div><br /><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Snippebolle" or "snippeskål," a bowl with four ears. I have also seen them called "snibbskal."</li></ul><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9eTZdyBBfhMoAFJ26sYztGGU0WmxvJ_uyw1DD0ZKJlqUD6PuAefzyQZAtrbKxOJ1Cn7lKWf7eAiVzjkXCb3RFkMCqHWvIK7m0KbRLNiLpJQasgFSREnjkT-WJ144NcepivQq_3At6GI4/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+11.40.41+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023124572/bolle">https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023124572/bolle</a></div><br /><br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>"Trøys," a spouted bowl for serving beer or milk. Roger makes amazing examples of these!</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/1/#"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaD3iY67b7Md_34MKy9eofDLEiPceV_fodsaK66dichLaCCSOu-6aCMGrZ3pQG-IiWQwywpx5VUjhjc08qWAKf2FeP9nIN5TNKdo2Mp7mJQ4xvDmkh7Y0FiTNOoZcJeWk5ZhuLK4Qno0/s320/Screen+Shot+2021-11-18+at+11.42.12+AM.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023134090/troys">https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023134090/troys</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">If you have further suggestions, please share them in the comments! 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As I search the Digital Museum with these terms, nothing comes up.</span></div><h2 style="height: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2><h2 style="height: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></h2></div>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-6783375231507204042021-11-11T08:05:00.003-08:002021-11-11T08:06:53.400-08:00Shop update<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2djTIrseLik_DhCrxRBO4WdkGKY0yfrcUTjPURe_QoZzE_XnGk5MchexGSsyWotxz3OnDAWZ4E__GKbXiMUTzAxrlHr-50WPfzG705blRoAJJ7DG3625yl26ffUAah9-LFvgsNv2aGY/s1374/flying+snibbskal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1374" data-original-width="1315" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX2djTIrseLik_DhCrxRBO4WdkGKY0yfrcUTjPURe_QoZzE_XnGk5MchexGSsyWotxz3OnDAWZ4E__GKbXiMUTzAxrlHr-50WPfzG705blRoAJJ7DG3625yl26ffUAah9-LFvgsNv2aGY/s320/flying+snibbskal.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Snibbskal </i>flying out the door...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>When the pandemic hit and all of our lives changed, I was able to ramp up my woodturning. The commute to my day job disappeared when I started teaching my classes from the comfort of my home. Turning bowls in my spare time became possible: teach, run down to the shop and turn, brush off the shavings, and run back to my room for the next class. It was a sweet life...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>I was really pleased with that surge of output, feeling like the consistency was allowing me to produce some of my best work yet. But just as my output went up, full-time craftspeople were really struggling. No longer able to teach, they came to rely very heavily on craft sales, and in such a moment it <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/2020/04/supporting-craft-community.html">just did not feel right</a> to put my stuff up for sale. So I boxed it all up and tucked it away in my shop.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>Since then life has returned to a "new normal." I am back in the classroom, teaching history from behind a mask. Professional woodworkers are also returning to the classroom, providing an important income stream. I was excited to hear from <a href="https://www.woodspirithandcraft.com/">Jarrod Dahl</a> during a recent <a href="https://youtu.be/59rK3N-H3E0">Zoom seminar</a> on crooked knife history and design that he just bought a building and plans to open <i>The Woodspirit School of Traditional Craft</i>. Keep your eyes open for that! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span> </span>And so, with things stabilizing, I have decided to update my <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/p/products_22.html">Shop</a> with some of what I turned last year. So far the response has been humbling, as several bowls have sold in just the past week. Thanks to all for your support! If you see anything that strikes your fancy, send me an email at <a href="http://ericgoodson38@gmail.com.">ericgoodson38@gmail.com.</a> My next shop update will focus on spoons, specifically eating spoons. More soon...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-79211990586263511792021-10-13T04:25:00.004-07:002021-11-11T06:59:47.570-08:00The marks of life<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2W_tjADxleUw-sUlPpdkgrzztbkv7jq6dIjMmfFO0GtbOjmAjtjnZd98ynX-kKtqKcUUXrsYPbTBoFaRiTJ6tYUxHd12ZSZJmzlDcaajoew67N8RgAG2JxpUmqN6fkJnfSBMUWcvBceM/s2048/IMG_2903.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2W_tjADxleUw-sUlPpdkgrzztbkv7jq6dIjMmfFO0GtbOjmAjtjnZd98ynX-kKtqKcUUXrsYPbTBoFaRiTJ6tYUxHd12ZSZJmzlDcaajoew67N8RgAG2JxpUmqN6fkJnfSBMUWcvBceM/s320/IMG_2903.HEIC" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span> It has been a while since my last post. Life threw a few curveballs, precipitating a move to a new home, a new job for my spouse, new schools for the kids, a new commute for me, etc... The dust is settling now, literally, as we finish renovating, much of the work we did ourselves (demo, paint, flooring, kitchen, doors, trim, etc...) Now a new normal is settling in, allowing for a little more time to enjoy life and heal from the transition.</span><p></p><p><span> And so, this past weekend we took time out for ourselves and went to the local country fair. The weather was glorious, clear, and crisp, and the foliage was near its peak. Changing leaves always make me wistful and nostalgic, as they so clearly announce the passage of time. And so we seized the moment, eating ridiculous fried food, wondering at the enormity and power of oxen, and watching the kids spin themselves silly on rickety rides. </span></p><p><span><span> We also enjoyed the local craft offerings, of which there were many. </span></span>So many skilled craftspeople in our area, especially the quilters and potters. Around here, there are always more of these folk than woodturners. Of the turners that I do come across, they generally seem to be working in the same genre: electric lathes, dry wood, and lots and lots of sanding. The end result shows off the grain of the wood to be sure, but to me, it invariably looks machine-made. Any sign of life, in the wood itself or in the marks left by the maker, has been obliterated--dried, sanded, and polished out of existence. The skills demonstrated are admirable, but I am not personally drawn to the end product. 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Working and schooling from home, competing for internet bandwidth with my wife, trying to carve out quiet space for everyone--it poses challenges. For me it has become increasingly obvious that my basement workshop is poorly suited for our current lifestyle. Noise travels too easily in our house and I am constantly disturbing others. I have dreams of a standalone shop and even built a platform in the trees where I might someday have a treehouse workshop, though the family loves the platform as it is, and I can't take it back now. But maybe I could set up an outdoor lathe on the platform?!?<br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">As the name implies, this form of lathe has been in use for thousands of years and is a pretty simple affair: a single thick board for the bed, a notch cut down the center to hold the poppits, legs insert into holes in the bed. Years ago I saw photos if Robin Wood making such lathes. He attached the legs, stood on the bed, and cut the notch with a chainsaw. It was quite a sight! Ben Orford used such a lathe in his <a href="https://youtu.be/pNty07IyOAQ">videos</a> on turning bowls. (I bought my first <a href="https://benandloisorford.com/store/#!/Bowl-turning-hook-tools/p/34525840/category=8817578">hooks</a> from Ben and they are still among my favorites.) Since then I have had a chance to use a few of these lathes, mostly at </span><a href="https://www.greenwoodfest.org/" style="text-align: start;">Greenwood Fest</a><span style="text-align: start;"> courses with </span><a href="https://www.woodspirithandcraft.com/" style="text-align: start;">Jarrod Dahl</a><span style="text-align: start;"> and </span><a href="http://www.robin-wood.co.uk/" style="text-align: start;">Robin Wood</a><span style="text-align: start;">. They are pretty simple to build, and if you are interested and want some guidance, </span><a href="https://www.owenthomaswoodcraft.com/" style="text-align: start;">Owen Thomas</a><span style="text-align: start;"> has just released a series of </span><a href="https://youtu.be/V-US2Rgw_AQ" style="text-align: start;">videos</a><span style="text-align: start;"> on how to build one of your own, and <a href="http://www.sharifadams.co.uk/home/4557944402">Sharif Adams</a> also has plans and some great videos on turning. I built mine in just a few days.</span></div>
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In these strange and scary times, I am feeling very fortunate. While so many are isolated, out of work, and even struggling with their own health, I am feeling pretty secure. Thankfully, my family and I are in good health. My wife and I can work remotely, so our income is secure. We live in a lovely environment where we can get out and exercise. Stands of birch and beech surround my home; I have more wood than I can imagine and lots of time to turn it into lovely little objects. I am one lucky guy. </div>
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So, I have been turning and carving a lot these days. Staying at home allows me to slow down, take the time to refine designs, pursue some new forms (more on that later) and experiment with different paints and finishes. Honestly, it is all a real luxury. As a result, I now have a surplus of bowls and spoons, more than my family needs or my friends want. </div>
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I have been planning on selling my work to the public for some time now, but the COVID 19 crisis is making me pause. While my day job is secure, there are plenty of full-time craftspeople who are really struggling. They have seen their teaching income dry up, and while some are leading virtual carving lessons and generating great videos to increase visibility, I imagine many are relying on craft sales more than ever. Maybe now is not the time to open up shop? Maybe I should just box it all up and wait for another time? (Not that I am expecting some big rush to buy my bowls...) </div>
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I have started posting my work on this blog under a new tab titled "<a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/p/products_22.html">Craft</a>." Maybe someday I will put up a "for sale" sign, but not today. Instead, I think I will support some of my favorite craftspeople. I hope you will consider doing the same.</div>
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<br />Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-69173023980581141002020-01-30T10:33:00.003-08:002020-04-23T03:16:01.194-07:00A "nestle" of new spoons.What does one call a group or collection of spoons?<br />
I asked the "Spoon Carving, Greenwood working, and sloyd" Facebook group and my favorite response was "a nestle." (Thanks Thomas Silberberg.) So, here is the latest nestle of spoons, carved over the past week or so. Mostly black birch, which I like carving but is quite hard compared to other birches I have used in the past. I will let them cure for a while before they find homes.<br />
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<br />Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-89978727201875028452019-12-21T05:14:00.002-08:002019-12-21T05:14:14.447-08:00Peter's pedagogyI just finished a project inspired by <a href="https://pfollansbee.wordpress.com/">Peter Follansbee</a>'s book <i><a href="https://lostartpress.com/collections/books/products/joiners-work">Joiner's Work</a>,</i> and it got me thinking about pedagogy.<br />
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Years ago, I asked Peter about a (4" square) stile that he was preparing from greenwood. "Don't you worry about checking with such a thick bit of wood?" Without missing a beat he responded, "not much."<br />
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This attitude runs through Peter's teaching. If you have ever seen his videos or had the fortune of taking a <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/2014/05/spooncarving-with-peter-follansbee.html">course</a> with him (maybe through <a href="https://www.plymouthcraft.org/">Plymouth Craft</a> or <a href="https://www.lie-nielsen.com/">Lie Nielsen</a>), you may have appreciated how he teaches just enough to get you started and keep you safe, but not so much as to confine your growth. There is such a thing as "overteaching." Overteach and each decision the student makes becomes overthought, precious, and tentative. <br />
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Instead, Peter encourages you to worry only about what really matters (for example, that the face and side of a stile are square, or that you get your right leg out of the way when axing.) The rest will take care of itself. He often avoids giving measurements, forcing you to find something that works for you. Or he says things like, "drive the pin into this hole, but stop right before the stile splits." His purpose in teaching is not to save you from a mistake, but only to make you aware of the risk and allow you to find your own way. As Peter once explained to Roy Underhill: "Good judgment is the result of experience. But do you know where experience comes from? It's the result of poor judgment." So just get on with it.<br />
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Want to know how much offset is good when making drawbored joint, and how much deflection a pin will take before cracking? Give it a try and see.<br />
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Will your frame come out square? How square does it have to be? Well, best give it a try.<br />
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How much taper should your pins have? How hard can you hit them? Have at it!<br />
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I look through these photos now and see plenty of mistakes: rough carving, irregular surfaces, wonky joints--all good learning opportunities.<br />
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<br />Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-26058607981160931172019-12-08T04:30:00.003-08:002019-12-09T05:30:13.281-08:00Locking lidded boxes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have really enjoyed chasing the "locking lidded box" form this past year and thought I would share a bit about my journey. I first came across these boxes in a blog post by Jarrod Dahl, where he kindly shared pictures of <a href="https://www.woodspirithandcraft.com/blog/2015/3/13/rare-wooden-objects">"Rare Wooden Objects"</a> that he studied during a trip to Sweeden in 2015. Since then Jarrod has taught others how to make these boxes, including one course at <a href="https://www.woodspirithandcraft.com/blog/2017/11/4/pole-lathe-turning-teachign-in-england-sweden-and-home-part-2">Brook House Wood in Herefordshire, the UK in 2017.</a> It was a class for advanced turners, which you don't see much. <a href="https://www.owenthomaswoodcraft.com/product/dac-double-box">Owen Thomas</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1319806661461333">Sharif Adams</a>, and <a href="https://yoavkafets.bigcartel.com/product/double-locking-lid-box">Yoav Elkayam</a> attended--all outstanding turners in their own right. They all went on to produce their own versions of these boxes.<br />
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While there is now a fair amount online about these boxes, when I first started I had trouble finding clear images, especially of the insides of the boxes. I knew the lid had tabs that locked under a ledge in the box itself, but the details were elusive. How exactly did the lid "lock?"<br />
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I guessed that the ledge on which the lid sits must be carved away to form a ramp. The ramp would gradually tighten against the flanges on the lid, thus tightening the box. For the sake of clarity, here are a few sketches that name the parts of the box. If you use different names for the parts of the box, let me know!<br />
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I turned a few iterations, each time gaining a bit more insight into how the form would work. Below is one iteration, where I made two mistakes. One was using two ramps, which you don't need. The other was removing too much ramp material on the left notch, which leaves a gap between the bowl and the lid.<br />
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I found that using stable wood is key in this sort of project--if the rim of the bowl warps or cups, your lid won't sit flat. Radial, semi-dry blanks, with the radial face becoming the top/opening of the bowl, seems to work best. All of mine so far have been beech.<br />
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Even with a relatively stable radial blank, there is going to be a little radial shrinkage (say 2-6%), whereas there will be almost no longitudinal shrinkage. You can use this to your advantage. In the above image, you can see how the grain is running between 12 and 6 o'clock. As the bowl dries, it will become relatively narrower in width than in height, becoming slightly oval or even egg-shaped. See where I started the notch and the ramp? It is right in line with the grain direction, at 12 o'clock. This means as lid "tightens" against the ramp, the wood is also getting narrower in width, which accelerates the tightening effect.<br />
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Another possibility with these boxes is to forget the ramps and rely solely on the shrinkage to lock the box. Below is a still from a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1319806661461333">video</a> by Sharif Adams. Here the box is ready to be opened. If you look closely, you can see two chip-carved triangles on the left lining up, one on the lid and one on the box. You can also see the grain direction of the bowl and lid in the same orientation.<br />
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Notice how far the lid turns to lock--nearly a quarter of a turn, but not quite. Since Sharif is not using a ramp, he is relying entirely on the ovalizing effect of shrinkage to cause the lid to bind against the short side of the bowl. This takes precise turning and a real understanding of how much your wood will shrink. Remember, if the lid does not lock after a quarter of a turn and passes that shortest width section, it will never lock at all--it will just spin. So, props to Sharif for a really precise bit of turning.<br />
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In my case, I prefer using ramps for a few reasons. One is I can shape the ramp to ensure that the bowl locks tightly. The other has to do with aesthetics. Both the bowl and the lid ovalize in drying. If you rely on the ovalization to lock the box, it means the lid's grain direction will be at 90 degrees to the bowl's grain direction when locked. This means the oval of the lid will not sit sweetly within the oval of the bowl--they will be at right angles. This opens up gaps between the lid and the lip and can even reveal the notch. For example, you can just barely make this out in the image below. Sharif is such a skilled turner and his tolerances are so tight that you can only barely see the notch. If the lid and bowl's grain goes in the same direction, it is easier to cover the notch.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Known in Sweedish as<i> </i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">snibbskål</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, or a bowl (</span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">skål</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">) with ears or tabs (</span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">snibb</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">), these sweet little bowls are becoming a favorite in my house. I also really enjoy making them, as the</span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> blanks are relatively quick to produce and the carving is certainly exciting with all those ears spinning in space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I was first introduced to this form by Robin Wood's book on the </span><u style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Wooden Bowl</u><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">. Later, Jarrod Dahl wrote about them after his trip to Sweeden. Finally, a few years back I was fortunate to take a course with Robin at Greenwoodfest, and he gave some pointers that inspired me to give them a go. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">One big draw is that axing out</span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> snibbskål</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> blanks is easy, or at least easier, because you don't have to take off the corners. When making a round bowl blank you should take the time to axe it into a roughly round form. In the case of</span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"> snibbskål</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">, you just leave the corners square and about an inch thick, as they will become the ears. When axing, bring down the corners of the blank first and then attack the remaining peak in the center. It comes together pretty quick. Robin even suggested that, despite the difficulty of turning the ears, the form is easier for beginners because it is so easy to prep.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There are several challenges when turning these bowls. One is that, for me at least, they feel best in the hand when the tabs rise slightly. Tabs that come straight off the bowl feel sharp and awkward and look out of place against the rising form of the bowl (see below). The underside of the ear settles into the web between your thumb and pointer finger, and a curved surface feels better than a straight one in that sensitive area. Once your thumb wraps over the top of the tab, the body of the bowl settles nicely into the cup of your palm. Done right, these bowls feel amazing when held with just one hand, secure and in control. But be careful; you can also take that rise too far. Too much rise and your thumb feels trapped or wedged against the rim. I also appreciate it when the tab is thin (about 1/4 inch or slightly less) and has a consistent thickness. I take it slow when refining the shape of that tab.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Another design element that I try to keep in mind is how the rim is connected to, or flows from, the body of the bowl, despite the ears interrupting that flow. Imagine the curve of the bowl continuing through the ears and then picking up again at the rim. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Of course, the exciting bit about turning these bowls is the ears. They are but a blur as they spin, and you have to take things slow. Especially when turning the upper surface of the tab, work from the edge towards the rim and take light cuts. Move too fast and your hook will catch or leave a gouge, like this:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">"<i>S</i></span><i style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">kål</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">" literally means "bowl," but is also a common toast when drinking, a bit like "Cheers!" As Robin points out, this hints at the long tradition of drinking from bowls (think </span><i style="font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">cafe au lait</i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"> bowls). With this in mind, I make these with a lip that curves in, or is a little "closed," to help keep the liquids from sloshing around too badly. Also, consider the thickness and profile of the rim; if you will be bringing it to your lips, he rim shouldn't be too chunky or sharp. </span></div>
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Fall always seems to be a "return to craft" time for me. Summer comes and the outdoors calls, but as the season changes and as I need a break from grading, I always turn to craft in the Autumn months. Helps me stay balanced.</div>
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We took down several red oaks over the past year, and what has not been turned to firewood is now making its way into various projects. A quick and easy one, which helped me practice dimensioning stock and carving, was this instrument rack. Carving inspired by <a href="https://pfollansbee.wordpress.com/">Peter Follansbee</a>. I enjoyed exploring free carving and textures with this piece. Made a punch for the upper background but went for a scalloped/carved texture around the s-scrolls. Milk paint slightly rubbed away highlights the effect. I like it. </div>
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<br />Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-60870554608281414452018-07-01T23:58:00.001-07:002018-07-01T23:58:51.498-07:00Forging a bowl lathe hook for nesting bowls.<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J5FG-N5YvqQ" width="480"></iframe>Eric Goodsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03755264836796971754noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5565086514292150428.post-85984966790017946912018-06-15T23:07:00.003-07:002018-06-15T23:07:51.220-07:00Greenwood Fest, or, "It took me five years just to get the basics...""I imagined it would be quite straightforward. It actually took me five years just to get the basics."--<a href="https://vimeo.com/artisanmedia/robinwood">Robin Wood</a>.<br /><br /> <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/2013/10/traditional-turning.html">Five years ago</a> I built my first lathe and started on this turning journey. It has been a blast, full of mistakes and lessons and outright laughter. Do I have the basics down? Maybe, but I also know enough to sense how little I know. I have found that making mistakes early and often is a key to growth, and nothing to get upset about. After ruining a rather large beech bowl the other morning while trying to separate it from the core, I laughed so hard my daughter rushed to the shop thinking I had injured myself. It was a good lesson, about the toughness of dryish beech and the fragility of the thin base. I posted a shot of the bottomless bowl to Facebook, and comments flooded in on how I should save it--glue in a plug, turn a pedestal, repurpose it. All fine ideas, but to what end? I am all about <a href="https://ericgoodson.blogspot.com/2017/12/mbiraskalimbas.html">repurposing</a>, but am I in this to turn bowls, or to learn to plug holes in bowls? Owen Thomas's response was best: "Chuck it in the f*ck-it bucket." Get on with turning another.<br /><br />For years I have learned through trial and error. How many rims did I ruin? How many times did the hook catch and the mandrel come loose? How many bowls checked while drying? Often I wished a more experienced turner was looking over my shoulder and giving tips, which is why I so enjoyed short courses over the last few years with some great turners. The pre-fest courses at Greenwood Fest gave me the opportunity to work with Jarrod Dahl last year and Robin Wood this year. Both courses were mind-expanding. There was one point last year when Jarrod leaned over and said something like, "No, turn the tool upside down and attack the rim from the other direction." My head nearly exploded. I was ready for instruction and gained a lot from the experience.<br /><br />This past Greenwood Fest with Robin was no exception. Just watching him turn was a course in itself. Noticing the little things, like how he starts a rim, the way he steps the outside of his bowl, the sweeping cuts he uses on the inside, how he "cores." Below, Robin was illustrating how little pressure is needed to get the hook to engage, trying to get new turners to avoid the death grip.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
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<br />I definitely learned a lot from Robin, especially about hook design. He asserted that making hooks is easier to learn than turning bowls. That is encouraging, as I plan to start "bashing out" hooks this summer.<br /><br />One challenge with both Jarrod and Robin's course was the heterogeneous class, with about half the students new to this type of turning and the rest with a few years experience. It takes about a day to get the new turners sorted, which leaves little time to help the rest of us refine our work. Nothing either instructor should have done differently, (except maybe making sure the lathes were stable and running sweetly before we got there) but it definitely cut down on instruction time for the more experienced. If I take another course it will either be one-on-one or one for more advanced turners.<br /><br />As with all Greenwood Fest events, a big draw is the attendees. A chance to catch up with old friends (Oliver Pratt, Etienne Vincent and Jake Peters in the turning class, Dave Fisher, Tim Manney and Derek Sanderson running their own shows), and to meet some new people, like Dawson of "Michigan Sloyd" Moore, was great. And the quiet moments, just reflecting and having a good time--sitting on the dock with Oliver, Jake and Dawson, sipping bourbon, the sun setting, watching an osprey snatch fish out the water and haul them off to her nest. Doesn't get any better than that. <br /><br />Thanks to all the instructors and attendees for a great time.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">While I love the effect of milk paint, especially the way layered colors gain character through use, I have been experimenting recently with <i>shou sugi ban. </i>Shou sugi ban (焼き杉), literally "burnt cedar board" or "grilled cedar," is an ancient Japanese technique of preserving wood by charring. A more accurate term might be "yakisugi", as it seems <i>shou sugi ban </i>is actually a western misinterpretation of the Japanese kanji. No matter what you call it, the burnt surface is dark, rich and textured, especially once oiled. It is also bug, fire and water-resistant, allowing some structures to last for hundreds of years. You can get lots of different effects with different burn times and treatments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">When used on bowls, this technique can create some really striking effects. The surface is velvety smooth and inviting to the touch. Visually, the matte black sections seem to suck in all light, such that if you char only the bottom of the bowl, it makes the upper rim appear to float in space...</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The process is pretty easy and there are lots of videos online to get you started--just burn, brush, wash and oil. As nearly all of the tutorials online focus on burning cedar siding, I thought I would share some insights into how this technique might translate to smaller birch bowls. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I understand it (and I am no chemist!), charring wood alters the surface of the remaining material. The cell walls of wood are made up primarily of cellulose, which is hydrophilic and helps draw water through the tree. Lignin takes up much of the space within the cell walls and helps give strength to the plant. Lignin is hard and hydrophobic. When you burn wood, the cellulose vaporizes first as it burns at a relatively low temperature, leaving behind lignin, which burns at a higher temperature. Thus, charring creates a hard, hydrophobic skin of lignin and carbon on the wooden bowl. While I don't care about the other benefits of <i>shou sugi ban</i> (termite and fire resistance, for example), I sure like the idea of my bowls resisting wear and water!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Most videos online show people using a roofing torch on cedar planks, but that is overkill for a little bowl. I use a simple <a href="https://www.bernzomatic.com/Products/Hand-Torches/Automatic-Ignition/TS3500KC">Bernzomatic</a> propane torch, which costs about $30.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Obviously, it is preferable to work outside on a non-combustible surface. If you are going to burn the outside of the bowl, I recommend propping it on top of an empty tin can. No matter how dry your bowl is, as you burn the outside moisture will be driven from the inside, and it needs a place to go. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Be prepared for the bowl to warp a bit, even if it is "dry." I have not had one crack yet, but you can see it change shape through the process. I try to keep the flame moving over the whole bowl for a bit, bringing the entire piece up to temperature before really working on one spot. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Heat bounces. As you approach a foot, bead or decorative cut, you will find that the heat does not make it into the valley of the cut. Instead, it will project out and burn the surface at a right angle. This means you can cook the foot pretty good trying to get heat into the valley between the bowl and the foot. I have learned to embrace these lighter areas.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here you can see the light line around the base of the foot, yet heavy burning on the rim of the foot itself. Heat bounces and does not penetrate into valleys very well. Embrace it.<br /></span><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The other reality that comes from this bouncing effect is that a bead can be used as a "wall" to separate a burned section from a non-burned section. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-small;">I can also envision how one might add a design by using masks to protect some areas from burning.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you do burn right up to the rim, be careful of thin lips. They will catch fire faster than the rest of the bowl, and if an ember forms it can burn a notch in the lip pretty quickly.</span><div><span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: times, times new roman, serif;"><br /></span>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here you can see both a decorative cut spared from burning, which is a nice bright line, and a rim burned too much, where an ember formed and burned down into the bowl.</span><br /><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once the burning is done and the bowl is cool, move on to brushing. </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I recommend a nylon brush to remove the excess carbon. If you don't remove the excess carbon now, the bowl will leave marks on surfaces later. Just like when you sand milk paint, watch out that excess soot does not stain the rest of the bowl. I am often surprised by how much of the luscious black comes off with brushing. Don't worry, once oiled that black color will come right back. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here the bottom half of the bowl has been brushed with a nylon brush. The top has not. No worries--that brown post-brushing color will turn black with oiling. <br /></span><br /><br /></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The reason I like the nylon brush over a rag is that rags often leave behind fibers, especially if you rub against the grain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I then recommend rinsing the bowl, again being careful not to let the loose soot stain other parts of the bowl. Some people blow the dust away with an air compressor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Once dry, oiling is pretty straightforward, though be careful not to rub excess oil from the dark areas onto the lighter areas. Here you can see the oiled wood returning to a nice, dark shade.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Here the top half has not been oiled yet, but the bottom has. Nice, luscious black tone. </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I am now experimenting with chip carving burnt bowls. The charring is not just a patina, it goes down a ways, so only the bottom of a chip reveals the unburnt wood. But I like the effect. I was always hesitant to chip carve painted surfaces, as the pigments dull the knife edge. With <i>shou sugi ban</i> there is no such concern.</span><br />
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