Bowl Blank Tension and a new batch of ebonising fluid

Tension in a wood turning bowl blank happens and sometimes it lets go just when you don't want it to. This video is the first time I have managed to catch the aftermath. I started doing a video on a new batch of wood turning ebonising fluid / ebonizing fluid (spelling depending on where you are from) and ended up with a video on tension in wood.
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Wood turning can be a dangerous hobby. My videos show my methods of turning and if you do not feel comfortable with my methods please do not copy them but rather use a method you feel comfortable using. Your safety is your responsibility as is the safety in your workshop. Enjoy the videos, hopefully something inspires you or helps you along the way. Irish woodturning is a craft that is dying out and should be preserved so that the tradition of Wood turning in Ireland stays alive and well.
Shay.
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[@William_Kenny]

Beautiful piece shay if I had a shilling for every bowl that cracked on me I'd have enough for a good auld session 😅 great video mate hope your keeping well, kind regards from will 👍 😊

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Will. Yeah all good mate and I know the feeling about splitting bowls. Shay

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful platter Shay. Love the black/natural contrast.

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Doug, I do all the Spanish chestnut like that. Shay.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Gorgeous piece of Spanish Chestnut Shay. The contrast is just brilliant. Nobody would ever know that this wasn't the design you had in mind from the start. Take care mate. Cheers, Huw

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Huw mate. Shay

[@jerrydwyer9057]

Always great to spend some time with you.

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Jerry. Shay

[@mashmade-airth]

Lovely big bowl Shay that ended up a lovely smaller bowl but just as nice. The ebonising fluid makes for a really nice finish mate. Is the 'normal' vinegar just standard 'shop' stuff ? 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Jim, yes just the normal clear not brown table vinegar mate. Shay

[@perrys5954]

Anyone mind explaining to the newbie turner what was meant by "before anyone points it out I know I am cutting in the wrong direction"? The cut was 'downhill' from my understanding of it so what was wrong with that cutting method?

[@BBTurning]

Not a problem at all Perry. The downhill rule is for spindle work , as in you are cutting into the side grain all of the time. If a blank is in bowl orientation you keep switching between side grain and end grain as the blank spins. For the endgrain part you want to be cutting the grain when it is supported. It helps stop end grain tearout. Shay

[@perrys5954]

@@BBTurning thanks for taking time to reply and the explanation. Sorry but how was the end-grain you were cutting not supported? I have watched a LOT of turning videos to hopefully get a better handle on things as i just begin my attempts, bit feel somehow this must be a lesson I've overlooked. Do you perhaps have a 'bowl turning basics video you could refer me to where these lessons are explained? ..so I don't have to bother you with what probably seems like trivial questions.

[@BBTurning]

It is not a trivial question at all Perry. I will do up a quick video to explain it as it is much easier to understand if you can see it. Give me about an hour. Shay

[@perrys5954]

@@BBTurning Wow that is absolutely amazing! Yes I'd very excitedly check back. You are amazing for taking my question so seriously. A million thanks!

[@BBTurning]

Here you go Perry, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpSTnoJupa2BZqs Shay