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A large bowl

Project by mreza posted 242 days ago 736 views 12 times favorited 29 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Here is bowl #12 I made recently.
It’s a large bowl (blank maxed out my lathe) made out of 624 segments. It actually took a lot longer to build the blank or make the legs than it took to turn it. The design is all myself.
I built three sets of legs (and carved all) but the first two sets didn’t look good on the bowl. Finally I decided on this shape and design.
Was the first time I tried incorporating carving into a project.
It’s about 16”x11.5”. Made out of walnut and maple finished with BLO+Shellac.

The photos are much worse than what it really looks.
Finally got something to sign my works with


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savannah505

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posted 242 days ago

This is amazing!!!!! I’m trying to figure out how you even incorporated a lathe in the making of this. Would love to learn more. Super work here, very impressive.

-- Dan Wiggins

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John Ormsby

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posted 242 days ago

Very nice work.
Looks like you made turned it, cut it hald, and then joined them together end to end?

Great design!!!

-- Oldworld, Fair Oaks, Ca

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LesB

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posted 242 days ago

I can see how you would turn this piece on the lathe but it is still a fascinating piece of work. So you should explain it for others to learn from. I’m not a particular fan of sectional lathe work but I like things that leave the observer puzzles as to how it is made. If I ever get time I might try something similar so I will stash a picture of your piece for reference.

-- Les B, Oregon

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woodworm

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posted 242 days ago

This is a fantastic design. Can’t imagine hoe you turned it.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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TopamaxSurvivor

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posted 242 days ago

Truly stunning!!

-- Debt is nothing more than the 21st Century's form of slavery.

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Jojo

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posted 242 days ago

I usually don’t like segmented turning but this is a rather unusual and a very interesting and intriguing bowl. Great job!

-- Jojo, shopless in Kyoto ยท http://twitter.com/kagushokunin

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TonyWard

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posted 242 days ago

The best segmented work I’ve seen, well done!

Keep on with your creativity! Others will try to follow and ???

Tony Ward

-- Bandsaw Box Plans

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cabinetmaster

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posted 241 days ago

Amazing. But I have to agree, How did you turn that? Maybe you should do a blog on your technique.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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Les Hastings

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posted 241 days ago

Very nice,,,,awesome job!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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toyguy

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posted 241 days ago

Stunning…. to say the lest. Great job on this bowl,

-- Brian's Table Top Toys http://home.mountaincable.net/~bgraham/

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Dennis Zongker

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posted 241 days ago

Man that is beautiful!!! Great job.

-- Dennis Zongker

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ND2ELK

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posted 241 days ago

Exquisite detail and design! Very impressive looking bowl. Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Woodtreker

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posted 241 days ago

Looks great for SURE!!!!

-- Derrel Frankfort, KY

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bibb

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posted 241 days ago

I hope that you plam to enter that in some shows this year. you have a winner here!

-- Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com

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kewald

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posted 241 days ago

Kowabunga Dude! Awesome!

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

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mtnwild

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posted 241 days ago

Add my WOW, to the whole! Amazing design, well thought out and executed. Fantastic!!!!!!! How hot do you have to get the wood to form it like that? LOL>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 241 days ago

that is extraordinary!!

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 241 days ago

This is a great piece.

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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Rj

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posted 241 days ago

Very creative Its one of the best I’ve seen so far! I’m some what baffled on how you did this ? If you would be so kind as to share with us on the procedure that would be great (If not I fully understand )

Job Well Done

-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,

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mreza

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posted 241 days ago

Thanks everybody for the comments.
For those of you who wanted to know how it’s made I’ve added the following pics.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/570759642yQJzjV

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Tom Goodman

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posted 241 days ago

I knew how it was done, but my question is can I copy it ?
I don’t like to copy others work.
(People see it and think it’s your design. And that’s not right.) But Man I Really Really Like This !! You did a fantastic job. I cant wait to see more of your work.

-- - " If you want square work, You don't cut corners. " - -- Tom Goodman, Santa Maria, CA. woodworkertom@gmail.com

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bigwoodturner

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posted 241 days ago

Great job! Have you taken lessons from Tahoe Turner?

-- Dale

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mreza

29 posts in 426 days


posted 241 days ago

I wish I was his apprentice. I am a relatively newbie in this (this was bowl #12).
I know he has a book and I intend to buy it to learn some about his masterpieces. Have seen his webpage; a great great turner!

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cabinetmaster

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posted 241 days ago

OK, now I saw how it was done. I was wondering where my press went. Now I found it. ...........LOL

I built one almost identical to yours. Thanks for the post.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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Blake

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posted 241 days ago

sheesh, this is incredibly original. Great design and beautifully done.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com

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trifern

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posted 241 days ago

Great looking piece of work. I admire your patience and attention to detail.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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odie

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posted 240 days ago

WOW, great work !

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

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Dusty56

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posted 240 days ago

Totally awesome piece of Woodart ! Beautiful wood combination and the legs are wonderful : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

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taidsturning

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posted 233 days ago

This is a great piece.

-- Bill Roberts -- Steal one idea it's called plagerism. Steal a bunch - it's called research

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