Clean up

I spent the last several days catching up on projects around the shop. Somewhere in the middle, I decided it would be a good idea to re-arrange a bit. It was a lot of work, but I think it will be much more effecient in the long run.

I also spent some time working on my vacuum chuck which will allow me to better finish the bottom of my bowls and vessels.

Half of the problem with turning is that my head gets ahead of my hands. I have several ideas for projects just waiting to be turned, but I have limited time in the shop right now. Besides that, I have to admit that as much as I love to turn, it is not near as much fun when it is 110 degrees in my shop.

Finally, hats off to Jason Clark, who is a great help and to Mike Mahoney. Mike is a production turner out of Utah that also does some really excellent art pieces. Mike is also puttin gup a blog and is a great inspiration for both technique and design ideas.