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This is a little bulbous bowl turned from spalted maple. I have been practicing using my hollowing tool. I decided to practice with a more open top. That way I can see what I am doing and then listen and feel whats going on so I can then duplicate it when turning blind with a smaller diameter opening. It is finished with Seal-A-Cell, wipe-on poly and Briwax.
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23 comments so far
teenagewoodworker
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posted 316 days ago
that looks amazing! the spalting i think adds a lot to the character of the bowl! i would love to turn some spalted lumber! thanks for the post.
Douglas Bordner
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posted 316 days ago
I swear, Joe. You get the prettiest blanks, and then you make ‘em sing!
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
CharlieM1958
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posted 316 days ago
I love spalted maple. Great piece!
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
SawDustnSplinters
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posted 316 days ago
I really like the shape of that bowl, Joe, nice work…the colors reminds me of the spalted pecan I have stacked everywhere, I had a lathe on my xmas list for years, but I have not got it yet :( Was going to get a mini-lathe to learn on, but decided to just wait and get a mid-size. If you don’t mind me asking can you reccommend a good lathe to start on in a message? Seeing your work and other LJ’s has me chomping at the bit now for a lathe… :)
Thanx and Be Well…
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Grumpy
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posted 316 days ago
Beaut grain.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
DAN
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another beauty. you are getting really good at turning. extremely fine work.
-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever
savannah505
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Joe – Honestly, you and I must get together on a project. You make fabulous turnings, and get better on everyone. Great job again.
-- Dan Wiggins
brianinpa
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That looks great, but I gotta ask again: where do you find the time? I gotta hit the lottery so I can spend more time in the shop.
-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.
thetimberkid
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posted 316 days ago
Great job!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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griff
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posted 316 days ago
Beautiful wood grain, and you sure made one slick little turn. Great job.
-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none
Dusty56
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Fantastic turning once again , Joe !!! The Spalting and other figuring is awesome in this piece amd the finish as well is so inviting to look at . How big is this one ?
-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belongs to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .
trifern
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Dusty, this is 4” tall by 4.5” wide.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Dusty56
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thank you ….It looks perfect : )
-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belongs to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .
Bigbuck
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Very nice, that is some pretty wood too
-- Glenn, New Mexico
Kerux
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posted 315 days ago
Another amazing piece!
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Terry
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posted 315 days ago
Joe this one is one of your best. Nice shape and the lift from the foot sets it off very nicely. Hope you bring it to the next meeting.
-- When the chips are down that means the buffalo is empty.
cobbler
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posted 315 days ago
Your practice piece turned out quite well.
The wood is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
-- ''Carry on my wayward son''
trifern
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posted 315 days ago
Thanks for all the kind remarks. I really appreciate them all.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
MsDebbieP
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sweet!!!
amazing how you get this beautiful orb from a piece of wood.
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jockmike2
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posted 314 days ago
Nice job again Joe. I finally got my lathe fixed. Man I’ve forgotten so much, it’s not like riding a bike. Great job my friend.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
kolwdwrkr
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posted 314 days ago
This is a great example of spalting. Looks great.
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Michael Brailsford
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posted 311 days ago
Look, you need to slow down. I can’t keep up. Beautiful work.
-- Michael A. Brailsford
Woodhacker
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posted 304 days ago
Joe, this is a great turning. I also love the shape of this one. The grain is incredible as well.
-- Martin, Kansas