Definition of Natural Edge Item

Aug 21, 2004 6 Replies
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I presenting a Computer Slideshow to the Townsville Woodturners ( Queensland, Australia) at their AGM on 6th Sept on the topic of natural edge items. I'm devoting part of the presentation to a review of the different definitions used to categorise a natural edge item for competition by clubs around the globe. It would be much appreciated if newsgroup members could reply to this message with their club's own definition / specification. Webpages with good examples of the NE items (spindle or face grain) would be nice as well. Thanks in advance.



Scott Anderson



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I'd define it as any item that retains the outer surface of the cambium

- whether that includes the bark or the natural surface the just underlies the bark and begins the sapwood portion of the tree. The edge must be left untouched though - once you begin shaping it you've effectively lost the "natural" edge.

I don't have any pics of a natural edge uploaded, but here's a pic of a bowl I'm half way done with:

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Dunno ... looks like you are ALL the way done with that bowl!

ROFLOL!

Bill

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Thanks. After turning quite a few pieces of elm I'll go on record saying it's one of my least favorite woods. The interlocked grain makes it a tough wood.

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Book matched bowls! What a concept! You gonna biscuit them together or go with the more traditional dowels? Of course, there's always T&G. Dovetails might be nice.

charlie b

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Holy Crap Charlie - you're referencing a message from August '04! Might I make a suggestion?

Evelyn Wood.

I never finished the other half, but when I do, I'll let you know how I assemble it.

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