When I want a bright finished piece I rotate my lathe @ 60rpm and spray thick coats of lacquer. This technique allows fast layer build up without drips. I protect my chuck while spraying by wrapping it with packing plastic. You can get it @ Walmart in spools. Its easy to put on, connect it …
This vase was drilled vs hollowed. I used diluted soap in a spray bottle as a lubricant and it worked terrific. It was sprayed with a light coat of wiping oil using an air brush to give it a overcoat that matches the kitchen.
My turning mentor (Greg) visited recently and we collaborated on a Boxelder burl bowl. I like to watch Greg take a blank put it on the lathe and “let it talk to him”, which it did. The design consisted of a traditional shape with a recessed upper edge. The blank had multiple inclusions that we …