Saving a punky bowl / woodturning

[@ronkiskowoodart9680]

A really good way to solve a common problem , thanks Shay

[@BBTurning]

Welcome Ron, it's a useful technique. Shay

[@milltek2]

Very very nice Shay. Shay's understatement of the year?? "This is absolutely going to drink sanding sealer."!!!

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Jim, yes it was a thirsty beast alright. Shay

[@normanbergeron80]

I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@BBTurning]

Thank you Norman that is very much appreciated. Shay

[@babyscholes01]

Well done shay 👌👌

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Niall mate. Shay

[@William_Kenny]

Great looking pieces shay nicely done 👌 👍

[@BBTurning]

Thanks William. Shay

[@JiggsysShed]

That is a great demo and bowl. Thanks for sharing Shay.

[@BBTurning]

Cheers Jiggsy, it's a handy technique. Shay

[@roseglosmyth7035]

It's beautiful 💖

[@BBTurning]

Thank you Roseglo. Shay

[@SilverBack.]

Great save Shay 👏👏

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Douglas, I am not to fond of the experement though. Shay

[@masjabrikdiy8422]

hello friendsbeautiful bowl greetings healthy and successful always. thank you for sharing knowledge and always faithfully watching your latest stuff I like your ideas

[@BBTurning]

Thank you. Shay

[@WoodyWood]

Thanks for the tips Shay

[@BBTurning]

Youa re welcome Woody. Shay

[@tonysmith3143]

Awesome thanks for sharing.

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Tony and you are welcome. Shay

[@janeoverby2151]

Shay that is a gorgeous piece! I have some punky Pecan here sanding sealer works great!

[@BBTurning]

It does indeed Jane, it is a handy trick to know. Shay

[@glumrvigmadr]

It looks awesome. Have you considered stabilising these punky pieces not only for the safety side of the house but to ensure that the piece turns evenly.

[@BBTurning]

I have indeed. What I was trying to show in the video was how to handle a punky piece with the stuff you probably have. Not everyone has access to the equipment required to do proper stabilisation. Shay

[@edharding9363]

Excellent video. I have a lot of beech in a very similar state. I must try the coffee grounds. I'm with you on the CA pattern, not really my thing.

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Ed, yeah the coffee grounds really work well. Shay

[@missteeturns]

I seem to have turned lot of punky wood over the last months. I mix my own shellac sanding sealer using dewaxed shellac flakes & methylated spirits (denatured alcohol). Lots of thin coats works a treat.

[@BBTurning]

They do indeed Tee and that's the trick, don't spare it 😁. Shay

[@stephanielovatt2787]

Thanks for that! I tend to try pretty much any wood, which does include some dodgy stuff. Your hints could make quite a difference! Re the other piece of lime wood: If you whack it in half, you might be able to finish off a couple of bowls, avoiding the punky sections, just by changing your orientation.

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Stephanie, the other piece was already roughed out so I stuck with it I am afraid. Shay

[@cheryldidur2300]

That turned out so pretty! And great color, as you said. It really shows that there are ways to use wood that is less than perfect and get a great result.

[@BBTurning]

Thank you Cheryl, the less than perfect wood is often the prettiest. Shay

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Great job. Wood that some call trash or garbage are often the most beautiful. You’ve shown that there are ways to salvage most of it. You’re correct to say that there are a few pieces that are just too far gone. Great bowl Shay. Well done.

[@BBTurning]

Thanls Doug and agreed some bad looking pieces can end up the most stunning. Shay

[@milankurek3403]

S čím ste vypĺňali praskliny,aký to bol prach? ďakujem

[@BBTurning]

Kávová usadenina a tenké CA lepidlo (tenké super lepidlo). Ak nemôžete získať kávovú usadeninu, môžete použiť jemné piliny. Shay

[@milankurek3403]

@@BBTurning Jemné piliny používam,len toto ma upútalo také tmavé až čierne.dakjem.

[@BBTurning]

Potom je to určite použitá kávová usadenina, ktorú chcete. Shay

[@mickjulian7499]

nice one Shay. I wonder if the CA streaks would work better with a coloured bowl perhaps?

[@BBTurning]

Quite possibly Mick. As I said in the video I am not very artistic so I will leave trying it to someone who is. Shay

[@MikeWaldt]

Excellent demo of how to save "fire wood" Shay, great video mate packed with lots of tips and sound advice. Cheers Mike

[@BBTurning]

Thanks Mike, as you well know some of the prettiest wood can be found in the fire wood pile. Shay

[@timkarenarnold1136]

Shay Enjoyed watching!! I agree never give up on a piece unless it gives up on you (as in unsafe) Put it on the shelf and try it another day. The ca effect didn’t work for me either!! But if you don’t try you won’t know. I know what sanding sealer you use is based on your finish! Or am I wrong? Which do you prefer? Cheers Tim.

[@BBTurning]

I started using that sanding sealer because it is available locally Tim and at this stage i am used to it. It is one of the joys of living in a smallish town in Kerry. You take what you can get. I have not tried another type but it is supposed to work with any type of sanding sealer. Shay

[@WoodWithD]

Well saved sir!!!! I love a crack or two as you’ve seen on my channel 😁😁😁

[@BBTurning]

Indeed I have Dick. Shay

[@WoodWithD]

@@BBTurning think I need to send you a lump of big oak mate for you to try out if you haven’t already turned some?

[@BBTurning]

I have half a tree of white oak I am slowly working through Dick, thanks for the offer though. Shay