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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



































29 comments so far
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
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
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
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.
TopamaxSurvivor
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posted 242 days ago
Truly stunning!!
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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
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
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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
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!)
toyguy
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posted 241 days ago
Stunning…. to say the lest. Great job on this bowl,
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Dennis Zongker
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posted 241 days ago
Man that is beautiful!!! Great job.
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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
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Woodtreker
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posted 241 days ago
Looks great for SURE!!!!
-- Derrel Frankfort, KY
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
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
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.
MsDebbieP
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posted 241 days ago
that is extraordinary!!
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kolwdwrkr
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posted 241 days ago
This is a great piece.
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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,
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
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
bigwoodturner
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posted 241 days ago
Great job! Have you taken lessons from Tahoe Turner?
-- Dale
mreza
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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!
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
Blake
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posted 241 days ago
sheesh, this is incredibly original. Great design and beautifully done.
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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.
odie
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posted 240 days ago
WOW, great work !
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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 : )
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taidsturning
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This is a great piece.
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