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Another Red Cedar Burl bowl, finished with wipe on Poly, 12.25" by 4.25". Going to my mother-in-law. I don't think she will mind the hole. I cut three rings on a slightly raised part of the side of the bowl. Anything to help prevent dropping the bowl. I didn't burn them, maybe next time.

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Really really nice bowl John, I wouldn't mind the hole either. Do you apply the wipe-on poly on or off the lathe?
 

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Hey Rick, I finish them up in the garage, too much dust in the shop and it would tie up the lathe for weeks.
 

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Neat.
 

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Beautiful bowl John. The finish is excellent. The hole just keeps the bowl from getting overfilled.
 

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A big win with this one John, fabulous piece of timber, good design & a top class finish = one happy Mother in Law for sure. great job
cheers
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Gorgeous bowl, John!!

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Excellent, John. I believe that would be, properly, called a "Diet Bowl," inasmuch as the hole might keep one from eating too much ice cream. Not that I believe anyone should humiliate such a fine work of art thusly. It's gorgeous. When people ask, "What's it for?", I always answer, "It's for staring at admiringly. You DO know what art is, right?" Holes and cracks make them specialler.
 

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Awesome bowl. I like it as it is, hole and all, but if the hole ever becomes an issue with anyone, you can always direct them to some of this stuff.

I say that jokingly.

Thanks for posting.
 

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Nice work.
I have always considered cedar to soft for turning and durability so I haven't tried it. You have inspired me.

Have you ever tried filling holes like that with sawdust and thick CA glue? It has worked for me. Just tape one side of the hole with painters tape, pack it full of sawdust then soak with thin CA followed immediately with the thick CA. The thin stuff helps the thick glue wick into the sawdust.
Also I have used a wire pressed into grooves you made while the bowl is turning to create enough friction to blacken them. The wire I use is twisted stainless steel, often used on downriggers for fishing.
 

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Great looking grain and finish. Good job.
 

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Thanks guys, my wife says don't worry, she'll love it!
 

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John, I'm blown away at the figure and beauty of this bowl. The profile and little details (the rings) really manage to distinguish it further, complementing the natural beauty of the wood. Truly stunning.
 

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Love that figure in the burl… very nice bowl.
 

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John that is a beautiful turning, wood and finish. Great job on this one.

wcp
 

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Its the bottom half of the planet Jupiter.
Well done.
 

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very nice!
 

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This is a fantastic wood bowl and you have done a fine job on it.
 

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Amazing bowl and the finish is over the top! Great work!
 
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