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Clark selects his wood for the distinctive grain patterns and colors. Some of his favorites are Box Elder, Oak Burl, Ambrosia Maple, Cherry, and American Black Walnut. |
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Logs are sawn into blocks called billets. Much of the wood comes from local tree surgeons. |
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Clark roughs in the shape on the band saw. |
The drive spur must be pounded into the billet so it can be mounted on the lathe. |
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Here Clark is starting the alignment on the lathe. |
Here Clark is starting the finishing of the exterior surface. |
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Beginning to shape the top portion of the urn. |
| It is necessary to cut and size the tenon on the bottom of the urn. This will be used to mount the urn for hollowing. |
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| Using the tenon, Clark mounts the rough urn into the chuck for hollowing. |
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Truing up the outside shape in preparation for drilling. |
| Drilling a 2” diameter hole to the finished internal depth. |
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| Turning the final shape of the urn. |
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Continuing to refine the exterior. |
| The helmet is for protecting lungs and eyes from the sanding dust. Urns are sanded through a 180 grit. |
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Hollowing tools are used to remove wood from the interior to an even wall thickness. |
| Clark is using a deep hollowing tool to remove the interior material. The “D” shaped brace is captured between the arms of the back rest. |
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Setting up the laser to control wall thickness. |
The light indicates the location of the cutter. |
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Hollowing is progressing deeper into the urn. |
After the turning is complete, the urns are moved into a humidity controlled drying room. |
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Multiple coats of high quality lacquer are applied. Each piece is then hand buffed and waxed. |
