Project: Erosion Vase

This is a project that we are proud to host by the late master turner Neil Scobie.

Material

Select good timber: close grain, no defects.

Notes

Get the shape right: 1 to 1.6. Use a chain.

The Process

1. Turn between centers.

2. Drill with round end speed bore drill.

3. Turn out inside to 6mm wall thickness.

4. Draw the design on, use a 5b pencil.

5. Rough out the shape with Proxxon, or…

6. Pierce the holes with a 3mm diameter.

7. Sand the carved area with a small soft sander.

8. Sand the holes with strips of cloth abrasive.

9. Use gouges if you wish to create a carved area.