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Here is a routered bowl I made for my grandfather for his 90th birthday. It is made of walnut, maple and cherry, with mahogany “stringing” if you want to call it that. Dimensions are about 12”x6”x 4” tall if I recall correctly. My grandfather is essentially blind, but could make out the different shades of wood. Of course the feel was essential for this project. It is finished with danish oil and buffed / polished with wax for smoothness. He and my grandma both loved it. I love you grandpa!
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Straightbowed
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#1 posted 136 days ago
that is a great lookin pc of wrk I built a few of those type bowls, not that nice though but it has given me inspiration to get out the bowl bits and the imagination, very nice great job happy new year they are hard to sand inside itsa bitch aint it
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#2 posted 136 days ago
A lovely looking bowl. You say it’s 4” tall….I didn’t know they made bowl bits that long..learn something everyday. Thanks for sharing.
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Lee A. Jesberger
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#3 posted 136 days ago
This is beautiful, as is the story that goes with it.
Very good of you to take the time to express your feelings for your grandfather. Most people seem to lose interest in older relatives, as though they are a burden.
I’m sure he treasures it.
Lee
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#4 posted 136 days ago
Wonderful bowl ,I really like the wood combination and the super craftsmanship.
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#5 posted 136 days ago
How thoughtful of you to make that beautiful bowl for your grandfather!
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#6 posted 135 days ago
What a great piece and even a greater gesture for Grandpa, who is very happy with the present. Great job!
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#7 posted 134 days ago
Great looking bowl great wood choices
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#8 posted 134 days ago
It’s realy awsome.Colours are great!Shape too.
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