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This wood is from a friend that had a large White Oak tree that came down on their property. It is a large bowl measuring 12 1/2” x 7 1/2” and is the largest bowl I have turned. While turning this piece there was a very large piece of bark right in the center of it and I was able to barely clean it up before breaking through. I gave this project to the couple that gave me the wood. My thought is that they may be able to use it for a fruit bowl or dust collector which ever…. I finished it with a couple coats of tung oil and 4 coats of Polyurethane.
All comments are welcomed…...... Have a Blessed Day!
-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,
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Roger
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#1 posted 634 days ago
that is georgeous. very nicely done
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rmoore
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#2 posted 634 days ago
Wow! Very nice.
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Karson
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#3 posted 634 days ago
Great looking bowl. Nice job.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
MShort
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#4 posted 634 days ago
Great looking grain patterns in this bowl.
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SafferinOz
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#5 posted 634 days ago
Great job! Nice patterned wood!
-- Stephen, Perth Western Australia, My inspiration – the Carpenter from Nazareth!
peteg
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#6 posted 634 days ago
Bet they can’t believe that this used to be a piece of their old tree, nice job indeed Chuck, I like the additional rim boost at the top plus the lovely mix of grain to set it of, :))
-- Pete G: If you always do what you always did you'll always get what you always got
Jim Jakosh
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#7 posted 634 days ago
Hey Chuck. That is a very nice bowl. I love the grain pattern. How big can you go on your lathe?
-- Jim Jakosh.....Practical Wood Products...........Learn something new every day!!
Andrew
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#8 posted 634 days ago
Very nice job!
-- Andrew, Orange County, CA - www.TransitionTurning.com
Bearpie
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#9 posted 634 days ago
Lovely bowl, you did well!
-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL
WoodSparky
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#10 posted 634 days ago
Chuck, did you use a pure tung oil or a tung oil mix?
I just started using tung oil on my turnings, and found that they have a deep color, but low luster.
I am not sure, or have not tried going over them with a poly.
-- So Many tools, So little time
Jaybird719
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#11 posted 634 days ago
She’s a beauty, Chuck. Nice work.
-- -Jay Hartman - Morrisville, PA
Bob Collins
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#12 posted 634 days ago
A great bowl Chuck, you brought the grain out beautfuly with the finish. I bet they people appreciated.
-- Bob C, Australia. I love sharing as long as it is not my tools
sedcokid
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#13 posted 634 days ago
I appreciate all your comments you sure know how to make a fellow feel good….......
Jim, I have a 16” swing on my lathe it is a Jet 1642.
WoodSparky, I don’t know if the Tung oil is pure or not it is Formbys. I was’t happy with the look so put Poly over top.
Bob, how is the knee coming?
-- Chuck Emery, Michigan,
lew
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#14 posted 633 days ago
What a beauty, Chuck!
I really like the rim and the way you finished off the inside of the foot.
Lew
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DohBoy
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#15 posted 633 days ago
That is some beautiful bowl there. All the sweet turnings I have been seeing on the site have got me thinkin bout a large investment…. :)
-- I am an anal-retentive procrastinator. Is it a wonder my projects never get done?
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