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I turned this little bowl about a week ago. I brought it up from the shop and my daughter says, “It’s nice. Is that going to be it’s final shape?” She’s learning from her mother. So I rechuck it and come up with this. It’s maple burl, finished with Watco Danish Oil and buffed with tripoli, white diamond and carnuba.

The picture shows something that looks like a concentric sanding mark. I can’t see it on the bowl no matter how hard I look so maybe an artifact from the picture? Who knows.

It was turned starting with a woodworm screw in a SN2 chuck to turn the bottom. I used an Elleseworth Signature Bowl Gouge for the bottom. I used a recess and put it in some expanding jaws in the SN2 chuck and used the Proform straight hollower to auger out the bowl. I can talk enough about that tool. It makes short work of hollowing. It’s almost like cheating. I used a heavy curved scraper for the final cuts inside the bowl as the profile is too hard to do a shear scrape with a gouge. It’s sanded to 240 inside. I rechucked the mouth in the expanding chuck and with the tailstock in place, I turned the bottom slightly concave and added the bottom bead with a small detail gouge.

Thanks for looking!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)


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WayneC

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posted 361 days ago

It is really pretty. What does she say now?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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mot

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posted 361 days ago

She took it to her room, so I think it’s a hit. Either that or I’ll find it in the back yard below her window. :)

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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WayneC

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posted 361 days ago

I’m guessing she found a treasure.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

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piper

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posted 361 days ago

NIce finish very pretty bowl

-- piper

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Max

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posted 361 days ago

Very very nice. I really like the finish. Outstanding..

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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MsDebbieP

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posted 361 days ago

1. where’s the pix of the first version?
2. maybe the question meant that she was afraid you were going to ruin it!
3. now, perhaps she has it in her room with a plant in it (just teasing)
4. the bowl is GORGEOUS. I hope we get a lathe soon so we can start filling our home with such treasures.
5. I love how you took the photo with the rose beside it.. the beautifully shaped bowl becomes a flower itself. Nicely composed.

Overall: A++
(And I wouldn’t put a plant in it. Actually I’m not sure if I could put anything in it…just touch it and smile)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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TomFran

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posted 361 days ago

Mot, Beautiful work!

I used to have a lathe too. The neat thing about turning is that it doesn’t have to be “square”, and also that you can just “create” something (which may not look like what you started out “creating”... ;^D )

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

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DocK16

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posted 361 days ago

Mot

You are so skilled on that Nova. Very nice “work”. Thanks for sharing the finish I’ll give it a try

-- DocK, WV

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David

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posted 361 days ago

Tom -

Absolutely awesome! Great looking bowl. I love the lines and finish.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 361 days ago

Simply glorious, Tom. Wonderful work. You have taken that wood to art heaven, and my hat’s off to you.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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DAN

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posted 361 days ago

nice bowl … beautiful photo

-- a legend in my own mind ...

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mot

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posted 361 days ago

Thank you everyone for your comments. I’m really loving turning. It’s something that I still just dabble in, but I’m getting a better feel for it.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Bob Babcock

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posted 361 days ago

Very nice Tom. Has a look almost of marble. Great presentation too.

I’m on the fence about my lathe. I bought an old one that needed work primarily because of the tools that were included. My problem is that it takes up too much room in my little shop and I don’t use it enough to justify it. It’s a “one of these days” kind of thing. I just seem to have too many other skills I need to build and too many other projects ahead in line. Maybe I’ll save the lathe for full retirement. Either that or just get a midi to play with and build the skill.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

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Chip

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posted 361 days ago

Been out of town for a while and am just trying to catch up on things around here and saw this bowl and just had to tell you how beautiful I think it is. Wonderful grain and finish. Great photograph too Tom. Thanks for posting this gem.

-- Better to say nothing and be thought the fool... then to speak and erase all doubt.

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Lboy

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posted 361 days ago

Very Nice!

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TheGravedigger

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posted 361 days ago

Really nice piece. The bead at the base really complements the rim, and adds a good balance to the bowl. That sort of foot often looks “unfinished”, but the bead adds a nice visual break and lift.

How does the Ellsworth gouge compare with the Superflute? Mine is getting a bit short and I was considering the Ellsworth as a replacement when the time comes.

I’m not familiar with the Proform, but am considering a hollowing tool. Can you give me a link?

-- Robert from Raymond, MS. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is therefore not a practice, but a habit." - Aristotle

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mot

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posted 361 days ago

Bob, I hear you. The thing about the lathe is that it is “between projects,” tool. I want to do something in the shop, but currently have nothing that I have to, or feel like building. The lathe occupies me at that point. Don’t get rid of it…embrace it! LOL

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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mot

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posted 361 days ago

Thanks, Chip, Lboy and Grave for the comments.

Grave, I originally bought the Ellesworth because it was so robust. I haven’t turned with the superflute to be able to compare. The proform hollowers are here!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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woodspar

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posted 361 days ago

Thanks Mot, beautiful bowl.

-- John

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Dorje

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posted 361 days ago

A real pretty piece…

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

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Don

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posted 360 days ago

Quote mot:The thing about the lathe is that it is “between projects,” tool. I want to do something in the shop, but currently have nothing that I have to, or feel like building. The lathe occupies me at that point. Don’t get rid of it…embrace it!

tom, couldn’t agree with you more – that exactly how I treat my turn at the lathe. It’s not my main woodworking interest, but a pleasant diversion or filler between projects.

Beautiful bowl, Mate.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

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MsDebbieP

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posted 360 days ago

with results like this.. it seems a shame to just do it when you have nothing better to do..
but then, how many bowls can you have before you need to do something with them – and then perhaps they become a stressful business rather than a relaxing distraction.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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mot

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posted 360 days ago

Exactly, Debbie. There comes a point where you are no longer experimenting with form, but finding your niche at the tool. Then comes the question, “What the heck do I do with all this stuff?” When I started turning, I got a chainsaw and a tree cutting permit. I had great designs of turning lots of green bowls…then reality got the better of me and I asked, “What for?” I don’t want to sell them. I don’t want to store them. I don’t want to display them. I just want to turn them, look at them for awhile, then move on. These little burls are going to be keepers because the wood is so cool. However, the lathe is a toy for me. I don’t want pepper shakers, or yoyos. I don’t want candle sticks or vases. I think pens would be cool though, but they would be gifts. Then I have to realize, I don’t have that many people that I want to give things to. Especially things I’ve made. I don’t want to be that, “Home made wine guy.” So, the next progression in turning is to get all my Lumberjock friends snail mail addresses and start shipping turnings! This would be cool for most, for a period of time, but then it would be, “Oh look…another package from, Mot….uh, great?” LOL My internet has been out all night so I have to get my fill of posting by replying to this one thread…I’ll move along. LOL

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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MsDebbieP

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posted 360 days ago

add me to your list :)

and when I ever get west to visit my son I’ll be sure stop on my way by (can you see me hanging out of the airplane??) and pick up a few items haha

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Bill

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posted 360 days ago

Nice bowl Mot ! I like the shape and the wood grain. I think Debbie had a good idea, selling these. Just think, the extra money would help you buy even more tools for the basement workroom! I can see a new Festool circular saw, a jig saw, a drill. Of course then David would be using the CTS all the time!!!

Debbie, the pilots will be adding to their warning – “Please return your seats to the upright position, fasten your seatbelts, and do not hang out the windows as we prepare to land….”

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

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Todd A. Clippinger

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posted 359 days ago

That is a nice looking bowl Mot. You’re killing me with just one shot.
I don’t turn, I don’t have a lathe. The thing that makes me jealous about the lathe is that the guys I know can turn out a great looking finished project very quickly compared to the type of projects that I do.

I discovered that pictures can make some unseen details just scream out. Nail holes that have been puttied really show up especially if hit with the flash. Wood that is not sanded smooth enough will show its’ flaws as well. Once again, the flash seems to be the key.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 359 days ago

Uh, Tom. I want on the list too! I’ll even pay the duties and tariffs.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 359 days ago

And if that bowl ends up under your daughter’s window, I would start up the “International Bowl Rescue Society”

motlost

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 358 days ago

hahah good one Douglas :)

I wonder if Tom has to keep an eye on his creations, keeping them out of harms way (plant holders etc)

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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mot

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posted 358 days ago

LOL…I love Douglas’ pictures. As a matter of fact, I was in the laundry room this morning and had to rescue that little gem from the trash bin. It’s sitting on a shelf at work now. No respect!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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MsDebbieP

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posted 358 days ago

not the trash bin.. say it ain’t so !!!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Karson

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posted 358 days ago

Your in a real quandary Tom when your family doesn’t even want your creations.

We love you and all your work.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 357 days ago

This bowl was in the ashbin! Oh my. That is just sooo wrong!

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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MsDebbieP

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posted 357 days ago

I’m sure it just got bumped and fell in by accident and nobody noticed.. that’s all…. it was an accident.

That bowl is worth $$$$ lots of $$$ .
It’s gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous.
Yah.. sell it on ebay. Get the $$$$ that it is worth and just smile as you cash the check and buy a new tool.

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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john

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posted 357 days ago

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jockmike2

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posted 349 days ago

Great looking bowl mot. Better than anything I could do. jockmike

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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mot

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posted 349 days ago

Oh phooey, Mike! If I can turn this stuff, anyone can. My artistic skills are barely advanced past an 8 pack of Crayola Crayons.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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Steffen

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posted 338 days ago

Nice work Tom. You’re turning out the lathe projects faster than I am…I like the shape of the bowl, curved sides like this work well with burls.

-- Steffen

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Andy

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posted 295 days ago

Tom, this is very nicely done, and I love the figure in this Maple.

-- " Stubborn tenacity substitutes for natural ability" ANDY

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Bob #2

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posted 295 days ago

Mot, I like the treatment you gave the base. Most of mine just slip away into oblivion.
Yer getting too good , gonna have to break off a finger! <vbg>

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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