Winged Bowl

Tim,
I have never turned but this makes me want to learn how. That is very cool. Does the offset center of gravity give your lathe problems?

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" Bibb in CO at http://katanadesign.com

In this case my lathe is big enough that it didnt cause any problems with vibration. However working with the wings that become fogged because of their being rotated at high speed was another thing.

-- Tim, Colorado Springs

Tim this is a fantastic piece. As a turner, I can appreciate the sheer terror that goes into a piece like this. You did a great job on it and got a very artistic result. The walnut was a perfect choice.

-- Mike, American in Norway - Do it the fun way

just beautyful

-- hrvoje

That is one great looking bowl. The wings must of looked like a hachet flying around when spinning on the lathe. You’ve got more nerve then me. Super Job, it is truly beautiful.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

clever I made a bowl similar to this my doctor son loved it kindest regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

That’s really beautiful and cool! Lone the walnut!

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

Having seen this piece I can tell you it is as nice in your hands as it is in the photo. Tim is one of my friends and over the last few years an occational student. He learns well and takes this turning stuff to heart.

-- Dale

Tim, nice job on the winged bowl. I have turned several of these and have picked up a few tricks along the way. I turn winged pieces as fast as the lathe will go – the tool touches “air” less this way. To be able to see the ghost of what I am turning I put a piece of black poster board on the lathe bed and a piece of white poster board behind the piece. This allows me to see the shadow of the winged piece. You did a great job on your first piece, and the crushed stone looks great.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

So awesome!!

-- Brian, Eternal Furniture & Design http://www.eternal-furniture.com Repurpose Reclaim,Stay Green

Great looking winged bowl. Thanks for sharing.

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

Super bowl well done

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture maker, Riddle Oregon

Very nice turning, awesome job!

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

Great turning, you had a great teacher.

-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan - wurmm47@yahoo.com

How thick was the wood you started with?? You are a master at what you do. Thank you for sharing this pic.

Mytoya. The whole log was approx 14 inches long and 10 inches thick. I split it in two. Like your work too.

-- Tim, Colorado Springs

Wickedly cool… don’t know if I have the skills and/or nerves to tackle something like this… perhaps someday…
good work on it…

-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)