Maple Burl Bowl

It is really pretty. What does she say now?

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

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)

I’m guessing she found a treasure.

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

NIce finish very pretty bowl

-- piper

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

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

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)

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

Mot

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

-- DocK, WV

Tom -

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

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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.

nice bowl … beautiful photo

-- a legend in my own mind ...

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)

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

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.

Very Nice!

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

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)

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)

Thanks Mot, beautiful bowl.

-- John

A real pretty piece…

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

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/

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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)

Beautiful work mot

-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

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

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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)

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

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

-- " Stubborn tenacity substitutes for natural ability" ANDY

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