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I'm a new turner and addicted big time. Many fellow Lumberjocks warned me of this. I'm already looking g for a full size lathe. My jet 12-21 Variable speed has been great, but time for full size.

This is my 100th Project on Lumberjocks, hard to believe as I realized this. I don't post all of them being how many cutting boards, Skateboards or pens can I show?

This bowl is made of Iron Bark, and with help of my mentor Ken Folstrom. Without his help and guidance I would still be making sticks. Each time I gain a little more knowledge and confidence. My death grip lessons and I dance with the lathe just a little more gracefully.

The Bowl is almost 20 inch diameter and 9 inches high. I love natural edge bowls and most of them I make are this style. Before I started turning I had no idea this would be what I loved. I sanded it to 600 grit and applied 5 coats of Walnut oil. I use the wood turners wonders sanding system.

http://woodturnerswonders.com/collections/ultimate-sanding-system

Thx for looking as always and all comments welcome.

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I love this.

I really need to get a lathe.
 

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Great looking bowl, Ken. I look forward to the next 100 projects!
 

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This is a fantastic looking bowl Ken! I too love the live edge. The live edge gives the bowl much more character and makes it much more interesting. Love it's natural beauty!
 

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Wow, that's a biggy. Nice work keeping the bark on. Interesting sanding system. I have a similar system that twist on but no foam pads. I'll have to check it out more.
 

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Fantastic way to jump off the deep end Ken! I bought a mini lathe this summer but it's 5 1/2 hrs away at my brothers place. Was planning on going to pick it up but thing just keep popping up all over the place. Nice work on your bowel I hope the nerves have settle down and your now one with the wood, enjoy and Happy Holidays my friend in woodworking.
 

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That's just amazing. I can't keep the bark on any of mine, much less keep a couple inches of bark…
A big Thumbs Up!
 

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Fantastic Bowl, Ken! Outboard turning already, man, you are addicted!!

I've read about that sanding system. It's really economical compared to the "wavy" disks.
 

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Looks great Ken! Good job on NOT loosing the bark edge.
 

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great bowl Ken
you are allready master
 

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Love, Love, Love it! Beautiful turning!
 

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Ken!

That is just AWESOME!

Your 100th project is just plain GREAT!!

LOVE IT!!

This looks like a pretty good sized bowl to me… (pictures lie sometimes)...

How much bigger do you want to go? With a full-sized lathe?

Thank you for posting!!
 

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WOW, Super bowl, Ken!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jim
 

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Ken, a great job! I have just started to do some turning and still learning the bowl techniques. I truly enjoy your projects and am often inspired by your craftsmanship and creativity. congratulations on your 100 posting.
 

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That's a good size bowl Ken. Great work!
 
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