My first segmented bowl

That is a good first attempt. I think dry pine is one of the toughest woods to turn. Your next bowl will be much easier.

-- Scott Smith, Southern Illinois

Great first try at this. Good tight joints.

-- Mike, Missouri --- “A positive life can not happen with a negative mind.” ---

Very Nice :)

Nice job Erwin, you know the best part of your post is you being able to analize your own work & record do’s & don’ts for the next one. What a great learning project. Well done Mate:))

-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got

Great job. I can see why someone is interested in purchasing it, it’s a beauty.

Wow,Erwin. That is a stunning bowl. I’ll have to try a segmented bowl in the near future.
Hey, all those mistakes you mentioned go with the turning business. We all make ‘em. As you turn more you get better at recovering with tricks of the trade. The buyer will be overwhelmed by the beauty and never think about what went into making it

Thanks for sharing…..........Jim

-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!

Great Job! The funny part (to me) is that I have one just like it only w/ pine and mahogany. These lessons are the best kind aren’t they?

-- ---call me---- Mark

This bowl is mesmerizing!!!

-- I have metal in my neck but wood in my blood!!

Great job Erwin, that is a amazing piece of art.

-- If you not making sawdust, your probably wasting your time. Kory

It’s a great looking bowl. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

-- “Enjoy what you do, or do something else!”

I think you need to give yourself some 1st attempt extra credit points. Enough points to raise it one letter grade at least. That’s a great looking bowl.

-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."

Irwin – That came out really well. I have tried turning pine but it usually (always) ends up torn
and ripped and needs hours of sanding to get it presentable.
I have tried various home-made fillers and sealers with mixed success and I am just curious to know what type you used.

Thanks,
Murch.

-- A family man has photos in his wallet where his money used to be.

Nice work, I’ve been thinking of trying some segmented bowls.
Thanks for posting all the pit falls for us newbies all to learn from.

-- Stephen, Perth Western Australia, My inspiration – the Carpenter from Nazareth!

good first attempt. Glue joints look good from here. .... and you found out about mixing the hard and soft woods…yes I would say good first go at it. Your next one will be a lot better. ...... dont be so hard on yourself…

-- Brian, Ontario Canada,

First one? Wow! You nailed it! Great Job and great story!

-- Robert B. Sabina, Ohio.....