Woodturning battling the Walnut Kneecap

#woodturning #bowl #inlay #kneecap
In this woodturning video I take a walnut kneecap (knot growover) and run into all kinds of problems. After finding all the inclusions and cracks I make a decide to fill them with a colored Calcite. So no epoxy this go around.
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[@shelleygreer915]

Calcite! First I've heard of that as a solution to wood turning problems. I love your sense of adventure, trying out alternatives to epoxy, which is why I just subscribed. Way to go!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you so much!!

[@dennisoliver6421]

Cool turning ,,have a bunch of walnut slabs under the carport ready to go to the solar kiln.cant wait😊

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Walnut is such beautiful wood. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@user-eo5zn4hq8s]

Love the shape, the grain, and I think the blue worked better than the purple. Very nice.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

I think so too!

[@robertcornelius3514]

Woodturning is like a box of shavings. Ya never know whatcha gonna get.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Hahahaha. Love the analogy Robert (Forest). 🤣🤣

[@glencrandall7051]

Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks, you too!

[@anaphylaxis2548]

Nicely done! That came out great!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks a bunch!

[@lindaburt6518]

I LOVE walnut and that turned out beautifully!! I enjoyed your process. Thanks for sharing your skill.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@vernonabernethy3970]

That’s still a beautiful piece of artwork!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you so much 😊

[@jonnyslathecrafts]

With all of the problems you have faced on this one, you turned it into a nice bowl.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks, Jonny

[@user-yc6qt5nx1j]

that's a very beautiful bowl. I sure enjoyed watching you bring it around

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Gorgeous work Beautiful vase

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks

[@user-pi2he9tb3i]

Great shape, and it is lady like
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[@user-pi2he9tb3i]

Looks great. Nice shape.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks 👍

[@leaannd.8786]

Very pretty bowl. I like the blue and purple calcite. They make a pretty addition to the bowl. Good job. 👍

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you! 😊

[@johnfrye8452]

Very nice elegant bowl, nice shape.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you very much!

[@valeriehenschel1590]

Heal-overs can be really interesting and beautiful, but also a pain in the chisel. Never know just what you will find inside. Love the calcite, but I now use UV glue instead of C.A. for inlay. No long waiting for a deep crack to cure. Nicely done!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

So I have to ask what is the difference between UV Glue and UV Resin and what brands do you like? Also have you had any problems with the light penetrating through your inlays to cure the UV Glue. Thanks Valerie.

[@valeriehenschel1590]

@@VickiAndersonwoodturning UV Resin used as glue to hold inlay in place (same). Allows for layering so you can cure off deeper cracks that might show through. Sifting the calcite gives you smalls/powder to place deeper in crack where narrower. Then layer of large, then top fill with fines again. Cure each layer as you go. Also works great for filling groove, then turning away wood behind it. If working with two materials, you can glue feature item in place with the resin, then add second material around it. And the UV can be used as a top coat over something you do not want to hit with the chisel. I have not been fussy about the brand, just the price.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks for all the info. It will come in handy.

[@bradwiebelhaus7065]

Looks good.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks, Brad

[@Michael-loves-woodgrain]

Nice result

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks

[@SilverBack.]

Congratulations on finishing it with out an explosion

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Hahahaha. Thanks

[@crpalardy824]

With all the advvice, nice job, keep working at, research, research

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks, will do!

[@user-iw1zq1zb1v]

Amazing

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you ☺️

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Just found you online..the natural stone is lovely, prefer the blue as it seems to contrast better with the dark timber.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

I agree the blue is the better color. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@user-op6ds2wz4n]

Always an adventure!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Yes it is

[@robertbourke7935]

Lovely work Vicki

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you 😊

[@loranwfry-zu9pu]

Very nice work Vicki.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks again.

[@user-eo5zn4hq8s]

You could also mix the blue and purple calcite together, it would give you a blue violet with a lot of depth.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

I agree I should have started out by mixing the two together, but as you mentioned in you other comment I believe the blue does work better. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@josephinelarosa635]

I like the shape.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

😊 thanks

[@dallashensley5488]

Used coffee grounds are a wonderful filler. I use it a lot. Just be sure the grounds are really dry.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks for the tip.

[@stephendonathan6782]

Nice work! I'm a new subscriber I really enjoyed watching. Next time you fill a crack on walnut try using coffee. Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thank you for supporting me.

[@theangrywoodturner9972]

Thats the fun of woodturning..you just never know what's inside a piece 😅

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

It can be kinda of cool finding the little secrets. Hahahaha

[@strujich]

👍🌹😊

[@crpalardy824]

Try sprinkle baking soda in crack lightly blow it in and then put your CA, or take some styrofoam in a small jar and fill it with acetone, this can also be tinted

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

I have used the baking soda and ca before, but have not used the styrofoam melted in acetone yet. I had seen videos on how to melt it and color several months ago. I might give that one a try sometime.

[@JoeDebono]

I’ve mentioned this to many wood turners, something that is obvious to me, not being a wood turner. When filling delicate areas and cracks with anything involving CA glue, yes wait for it to cure then, never, ever attack it with a gouge, no matter how softly you go. Always sand the excess down to level before you use a gouge on it. Even go as far as waiting until you have the finished shape that won’t require any further gouge or scraper attention, then make the repair and finish off with sanding.

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Thanks

[@TurningStarkers]

@joeDebono. Can you please give a little more detail on the why sand first and not use a bowl gauge. Is it to do with scattering the glue? Help please.

[@JoeDebono]

@@TurningStarkers - the gouge is too aggressive and will most likely tear at the excess material. Sandpaper will more gradually and more gently remove the excess.

[@TurningStarkers]

@@JoeDebono thanks for clarity. I often glue so will remember this tip.

[@richardbryant7972]

Exactly what I was gonna say, that’s the way I do it also.

[@crpalardy824]

I hope you don't lose that lovily ring in a pile of shavings, please put some tape on it, you won't be sorry. I've some serious accidents wih jewely with fingers attached.😂😢

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Yeah I have a problem with remembering to take it off as you could see I didn’t remember until after halfway through turning the inside of this bowl. Maybe the tape idea will be something I can remember to do. Thanks for the advice.

[@markanderson4163]

hush...to much yapping!

[@VickiAndersonwoodturning]

Hahahaha. I agree. Help I have fallen and can’t shut up.