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At our last turning guild meeting, Ron Dibble did a demo on turning a heart shaped bowl from a crotch of a tree. I was really impressed at the final product so I attempted to do that but the only chestnut crotch I had was not a balanced piece- the two arms were different lengths and much different diameters so I did the best I could. I had to do a little carving at the end to cut off the cracked end of the short piece that did not clean up or look very good.
Anyway, this is the way it finished at 7 1/4" wide and 3" high.
The finish is clear glaze spray.

I added some shots of how it began.

Cheers, Jim

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Very nice
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Now then Jim, that is both beautiful and unique! It really shows the beauty of the divided grain. Top notch for choice of finish as well.
 

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Very nicely done! I particularly like the carved out look-kinda kicks turning up a notch. IMHO
 

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Wow Jim, that is am amazing piece of turning.
 

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I think that's one of the finest bowls I've ever seen.
 

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Very interesting form, Jim.
 

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Maybe it didn't turn out the way you wished Jim, but it sure is a beautiful and interesting piece.
 

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Awesome piece Jim. Love the shape of the bowl.
 

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You did real good Jim, you're never quite sure with these pieces of timber where you're going to end up.
You are getting some great finish to your work Mate, well done :)
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home run jim.i have to try this .keep the neat projects coming.
 

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Very awesome Jim. Wow!
 

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I would be happy to turn out a round project….this… Sweet Job Jim. As always you impress and inspire.
 

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Thanks for sharing, I am about to take down an oak tree and will have to give this a shot. I have not found oak to be a great turning wood, but its what I got.
 

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Purty as we say here in Texas. Now it just need chips and salsa. :)
 

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Thank you all for the nice comments. Glad you like it!
Roger, I forgot to put ice cream in it!!

Bentwood, Salsa would be nice in it too!!

Turn,turn, turn, oak is nice to turn green, find a crotch where the branches are about equal diameter and you'l make one better than this one!!

Cheers, Jim
 
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