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I have been struggling with hollowing and after some practice have started to get a bit of a grasp on it.
Was getting catch after catch, but since finally setting up my Grinding Jig, Nice sharp Tools and a better degree of angle, my hollowing is showing a little improvement. Also the addition of a wonderful tool called the BEDAN.
It is a splendid cutting and hollowing tool. Bit like a Parting tool but much wider and the Bevel is on one side only.
I don't know how I ever managed without the BEDAN….THANK YOU FOR PUTTING ME ON TO THE BEDAN JIM.
Life is much easier.

The 2 Dark coloured Boxes are finished with ORGANIC DANISH OIL. Not as Glossy as the Non Organic Oil, but not too bad, The Light Coloured Box is finished with CABOTS Bench Top food safe Varnish,
I am in Grave Danger of becoming Obsessed with Lidded Boxes…I find them fascinating when I see the Beautiful Lidded Boxes other Lumber Jocks produce, this encourages me to persevere with different shapes and sizes.

Kind regards….Happy and Safe Wood Working…...Cliff.

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I've shied away from hollowing for the same reason…thanks for posting.

Nice work
 

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the bowls are lovely. Very well done. Especially like the handle as part of the top.
 

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Good on ya, mate!
 

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For small lidded boxes 1.5 - 2.5", I've found that my 3/8 spindle gouge makes pretty short work of the hollowing, and if sharp enough leaves a pretty good finish.
Just stick it straight into the center along the axis with the flute at about 10-O-Clock (45 degrees) and drill. Pivot it to the left (front of lathe) at the bottom and drag it back out.

Nice boxes. Keep having fun!
 

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Nice handy practical boxes Cliff. Nice work. I really enjoy making these too. I remember the time where it seemed like the bedan was the only tool I used for everything. LOL.
The light colored one almost looks like apple.
 

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Those are really great. What's not to like about them?
 

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Those really turned out nice…Great little projects…Beautiful wood…
 

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those are real nice boxes cliff thats on my list of things to turn next.thanks for the tip about the bedan,gotta check that out.
 

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Thanks for sharing these.
The bedan sounds interesting.
These turned out great. Keep them coming.
 

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Beautiful work, and from scraps. NICE!!!
 

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Those are some beauties, Cliff! Nice use of the cut offs. I have a room full you could have and turn for years.

Cheers, Jim
 

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So that goes to prove offcuts are just timber awaiting a project and Cliff you've certainly excelled with these beautiful boxes sir, top marks
 

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Tom Regnier
Thank you Tom. Just had a look at your Projects….You do Beautiful Work…....Regards…...Cliff.

987Ron
Thank you Ron, I am very pleased that you like them. Regards…...Cliff.

Hairy.
Good on Ya Mate to you also Hairy. Regards…...Cliff.

Underdog. Thank you Jim, that's a really good Tip. I will keep it in mind. Regards…...Cliff.

DoubleDD.
Hi Dave, thank you for the compliments. I don't think I have actually seen Apple Wood. Tonight I'll look for it on the net and have a good look….Regards…...Cliff.

Burly Bob.. Thank you Bob..Regards…...Cliff.

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Thank you Jack. Glad you liked them. Regards…...Cliff.

pottz.
Thank you pottz. very kind of you. Regards…...Cliff.

Mr Wolf. I am really glad that you liked them Mr Wolf. I think you would like the BEDAN, its a Great Tool. Regards…...Cliff.

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Thank you..Regards…...Cliff.

Hi Jim. Thank you. If I lived nearby I would certainly enjoy a Bag Full of Of Off Cuts. There is something about wood. its always too good to chuck out…..Regards…...Cliff.

CROWIE…Thanks Peter.So glad you like them,...Regards…...Cliff.
 

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Nice lidded boxes Cliff...

I'm not a turner and this neat little hybrid of boxes and bowls is not going to convince me to surrender to my dark side.

However, I'm sure I'm not the the only one that has never heard of a bedan... maybe a review and it's use wouldn't go astray.
 

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Great looking boxes. I do a little turning but haven't looked at the Bedan yet. May have to in the near future. Thanks for showing. Mike
 

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Thank you for the Compliment.

Go On Give in to your Dark Side and Start Turning

This is the Bedan.
Regards…...Cliff
 

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This is the Bedan.
- Cliff
Darn, I was looking forward to a dirty picture… not a dark video.

Love it… I have reverse spin on my router and now I know how to turn a dowel into a square.
 

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Hi Mike. Thank you. Here is a Video about the Bedan that I think you will find interesting.

Regards…...

Cliff
 

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I got a Chuckle out of your comment…..Regards…...Cliff
 

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G'day Cliff, a bit late but just back from a holiday. Nice work mate and well deserved daily top 3.
 
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