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As some of you know I bought a lathe back in early January. I have always wanted to turn. While spindle turning seemed easy, ( of course I made a bunch of goofs ) I picked it up pretty quickly.

Ahhh…..BOWL TURNING, well that's another story, LOL Some of my mentors and the really experienced turners say, "The more saw dust on the ground the better, that's how you learn".... I had no idea. This has been a challenge as I found out so much can go so wrong so quickly. Dancing with the tool, bevel angle, open/closed, handle ect a lot for newbies and without instruction sometimes hard to know what exactly went wrong.

I joined the Orange County Wood Workers/Turners club a while back. This was the best thing ever. I met some wonderful people and my new turning Mentor, Ken Folstrom has helped me so much. I'm guessing he's made over a 1000 bowls from all that I see in the garage and his shows were he sells them. His patience and skill especially teaching a rooking is amazing. I have watched a lot of YouTube videos as well, you guys make it look easy.. My hats off to you.

I'm working hard at this and trying to not destroy things at the last min. I heard the saying, "Just one more cut is a famous last word among wood turners. I have a Cherry bowl that is proof of that thought process 5th pic. LOL

Pic #1 Black Acacia and Cedar End Grain Bowl.
Pic #2 Walnut, Cherry ( died ), Juniper wood and cedar.
Pic#3 Spalted Maple with Live edge almost done, Sanding left ( my favorite ).
Pic #4 Cherry bowl destroyed with one more scrap to make smoother Ugh.
Pic #5 another angle of Black Acacia.
Pic #6 hollowing the spalted maple inside.

All comments welcome it is how I learn. Thx for looking enjoy.

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It's a fun journey though, right Ken!

I certainly enjoy turning as well.

Lee
 

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Sorry for the Late Thank-you Everyone!!!!!!!!! Like alot of us got really busy! I go to Ken's my mentor at 8 in the morning and start work at 1130 get off at 8 and head home.

This has been so much fun! Mark, love the natural live edge look for some reason it tells more of a story. Monte, Join in I was warned about be addicted, LOL the Lathe is cheap its all the other stuff Smile. Thx Joe Stefang you correct I'm understanding more each day. Lew Have been doing green as well. Thx 489tad Thx doubleDD Thx, hope you can save it. I get frustrated when it happens.Ugh..Klaus yep I lost Love it and spending money like a drunk salior LOL enjoy yours as well. Thx Todd and Jim Hoss12992 Thx buddy I'm addicted. Like a winning gambler these are my wins, we dont talk about the losses LOL.. Hillbilly , Joe and Cliff... thx Hawaiidad, Thx its all fun isnt it? Cfyre, thx buddy….Mafe thx so much buddy miss chatting with you. I like the ones with character as well. Purlplady, yep swing and a big miss one more cut lol technically it was. Thx Helluvawreck ...Thx Roger you bet as long as were not hurt other than pride LOL Lee I love it so much to learn.

Again thx everyone I hope I didnt miss anyone.
 

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I'd be tempted to try to rescue those broken pieces. Have you ever heard of the Japanese art of kintsugi? They repair broken pottery/ceramics with gold. It makes for some beautiful pieces. They say it makes plain pottery into something more unique, special, and beautiful than it was before. I kind of like that idea, that something that was a clear accident like broken pottery could be rescued and become even more beautiful for its flaws.

I wonder if there's a way to do it with wood…
 

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I use 2 part 5 min epoxy and add a small drop of color to it. I've used black, brown, orange, red, green ect ect. Use it to fill in voids and knots. Sometimes to blend in or to sometimes highlight.
 
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