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baysidebob
11-02-2008, 02:28 PM
Breya,
In the Traveling Academy I used Calif Sugar Pine for the spindle pieces and our bowls were turned with a variety of hardwoods ranging from ash to walnut. Shopsmith does sell both of these items. For the Bowl blanks, go to this site.
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=522253&Submit=Find+Item

For the spindle blanks, go to this one,
http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/itemfind.htm?item=555957&Submit=Find+Item
Good luck and many happy hours turning,
Rick Davis
Good to see that Rick Davis is keeping a sharp eye on us. Hopefully he will monitor this forum to help all of us keep on the correct road. His knowledge is "PRICELESS".
breya
11-02-2008, 09:37 PM
Gentleman ,

Thank you for all your comments. And a special thank you to Rick.

Brad
from
Indiana
ryanbp01
11-03-2008, 10:18 AM
Breya-

I have a couple of silver maple logs that I am getting split just for using in bowl turning from a tree that blew down a few weeks back. By the way, which part of Indiana are you located?

BPR
breya
11-03-2008, 11:21 AM
I live just north of Fort Wayne near Huntertown.
breya
11-03-2008, 03:59 PM
Since Rick has mentioned Shopsmith bowl blanks, has anyone purchased them?

Brad
rkh2
11-03-2008, 04:40 PM
Brad

I purchased a box of bowl blanks from a TA about 4 years ago. I can't remember what the price was, but it was discounted if purchased during the academy. It was a good deal at the time. As for the sizes, they are all on the small size, ranging from about 4 1/2 X 4 1/2 and about 1 3/4 thick to some bigger ones around 7 x 7 and 2 1/2 inch thick. They are all sealed and there were around 14 blanks total in the box. Most were not identified so its guess work on what species of wood they are other than they all are definitely a hard wood variety. They also were well dried as there is a huge difference turning them versus green wood. Hope this helps you.
ryanbp01
11-03-2008, 07:15 PM
Brad-

I sent you a PM earlier today with some additional information that you my be interested in.

BPR
grouser
11-04-2008, 12:06 AM
A great source of free wood can be the tree trimming crews. It's really easy to get two or more bowl blanks and only takes quick second to cut a round or two. Turn the wood ASAP into oversized blanks and when they dry re-shape them. Try to dry them slowly to keep them from checking. :D