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Second Bowl

Project by rikkor posted 646 days ago 481 views 0 times favorited 17 comments Add to Favorites Watch

A few days ago I posted my first bowl. I was disappointed with it, but got a lot of encouragement anyway. This morning I took my time with a chunk of cherry and tried again. This time I rounded the blank on the bandsaw. I still have a lot to learn, but this one pleases me more than the first. It is still a little rough, but it was wet wood and I left it thick so I could re-round it in a few months. Constructive criticism welcomed.


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GaryK

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posted 646 days ago

Can’t say much more than that it looks great!

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 646 days ago

Rikkor,

Since you asked for an honest critique of your work I have to be honest with you it doesn’t look like you are making satisfactory progress with your turnings.

You really should consider giving this technique up as I would hate to see your frustration levels get any higher.

You really need to quit cold turkey and, since I do not have anything to do this weekend, I will be more than happy to drive up and take your lathe off your hands. Since this is being done for health reasons I wouldn’t feel right charging you for it either.

Seriously for those of us who are “lathe challenged” this is an inspiration. If I thought I could produce a bowl like this I would have a lathe on order today (provided THE BOSS let me of course).

Thanks for the post. I have really got to put a lathe in my shop.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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itsme_timd

676 posts in 731 days


posted 646 days ago

:-) I thought Scott was serious at first! Good one…

I think the bowl looks great, what type of wood is that? I’d love to try turning some bowls soon, need to get a chuck for my lathe so I can give it a go.

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

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rikkor

11335 posts in 774 days


posted 646 days ago

Geez, so did I! I am paranoid enough without that kind of encouragement.

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DAN

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posted 646 days ago

Rikkor
Looks nice from Ohio.

If it is green wood and thick walled, try wrapping it up to prevent cracking during the drying process.

Looking forward to the next one !

Regards

DAN

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

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jeffthewoodwacker

487 posts in 704 days


posted 646 days ago

Great looking bowl! If your wood was really green the bowl may go oblong as it dries. I would recommend the same as Dan—leave a tenon on the bowl and wrap it up or stick it in wood shavings until it dries out some more. You can then rechuck it up and finish turning it.

-- Those that say it can't be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

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roy

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posted 646 days ago

nice!!
keep on turning

-- tn hillbilly.." tryin to do the best i can with what i got "

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rikkor

11335 posts in 774 days


posted 646 days ago

Thanks for the input everyone.

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mjlauro

239 posts in 661 days


posted 646 days ago

Getting better, keep up the good work.

Scott B: when I get my new lathe I may just have to ship you my midi, lol.

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Douglas Bordner

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posted 646 days ago

Rikkor,
Nicely shaped bowl. I like the foot especially.

You might want to look over Bob#2's latest bowl project. There is a wealth of information on reverse chucking and a trick or two involving gluing on a waste block at the bottom of the bowl to aid mounting. As a newbie bowl turner, I found it very informative. And the segmented turning and finishing tips were something to aspire to.

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

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darryl

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posted 646 days ago

so far, so good. as has been mentioned, set this one aside in some shavings for a couple months. when you come back to it after having more experience under your belt it’ll look great when you are done.
keep posting!

-- www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.darrylmasterson.etsy.com

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MsDebbieP

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posted 645 days ago

phew.. I thought Scott was serious as well—sure made the compliment even sweeter!

Congratulations on an excellent bowl, especially since it is a 2nd.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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sharad

721 posts in 704 days


posted 644 days ago

A very nice turning job indeed.
Sharad

-- patanjali

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jockmike2

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posted 637 days ago

Thick or thin, its a beautiful bowl. Looking forward to many more. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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rikkor

11335 posts in 774 days


posted 637 days ago

It has already gone oval, so it is drying. A few more weeks and I should be able to re-round it and make it a bit thinner.

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Karen

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posted 624 days ago

Wow. I need to eat salad out of this bowl. It looks so great to hold in your hands! Very nice shape. There is nothing like a big salad in a handmade wooden bowl! Beautiful.

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rikkor

11335 posts in 774 days


posted 624 days ago

Thank you Karen, you are very kind.

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