Ash Bowl

[Mark Sanger]

Hi all

This bowl has been kicking around in my workshop for well over a year but recently I needed an ash bowl so have just finished it. It was turned with the pith included centrally through the middle. Measure 200mm dia x 130 mm high,I have not to date come across such white Ash and like it so much that so far I have not applied a finish as I know it will darken it as I am thinking of getting some wood bleach to work on it.

Still as ever C&C welcome. Before you ask the wall is a nice 10mm thick.

 

[thebowlerhattedturner]

Very nice Mark, bleach it and you will have a blank canvas to work with, good idea.
Regards
John BHT

[Bryan Milham]

Mark,

I've no idea why but I can't see any picture you post while sat here at work! Thank heavens for smart phones!

I agree, that is very pale Ash and such a pleasing shape to the eye.

[julcle]

Hi Drag0nfly  -  Glad you said that because neither can I, at home either although
I rarely log in at home bacause of the speed (150k)

[woodndesign]

Mark,

It is a stunning piece of Ash and form, looks good for having been kicked around for a year ...    ..

Picture's fine for me, I've found if a picture is an attachment, if not logged in it will not appear.

Your hand has fully recovered now or you've not notices till I've asked ...    ..

Cheers   David

[malcy]

Hi Mark. That's a good shape. Well rounded and flowing sides. I was thinking of doing the same with one of the pieces of apple logs I was given (picture posted a day or two ago). Your bowl has told me I should. The colour is very nice. I have to say I like the lighter colour of woods like this but as you say, many darken with finish on them. Malcolm.

[Mark Sanger]

Thank you all for your comments. I use to turn quite a few like this then I got addicted to hollow forms, now I like turning these forms again and am getting more and more into thin wall green turning.

David

yes my hand is better, I cut the cast off myself in the end and rang the hospital to tell them. They told me that I should have physio or I may lose have restricted movement when I get older,  I said that would probably happen any how .  Can't keep driving for an hour each way waiting around for hours for check ups when I am self employed. Took a chance and seems fine.

[Bryan Milham]

Mark, now I'm home and can get a proper look at the photo can I ask, has it a round bottom or just a very small flat base?

Personally I think it needs 3 little legs, a good coat of soot and MacBeth's witches dancing around it!

[Roderick Evans]

Hi Mark,
Another perfect example, the thin wall, lovely form and what a nice grain. I'm still experimenting with hollow forms at the moment but I think I know what I'm going to try the next time I'm offered a piece of green wood.
Regards,
Roderick

[Mark Sanger]

Bryan and Roderick

Thank you for your comments.

Bryan

It has a small foot, but I also make them with round bases but the buying public generally don't get that unless it is obvious it is a purely aesthetic piece. They generally expect a bowl to be stable.

[Bryan Milham]

It has a small foot, but I also make them with round bases but the buying public generally don't get that unless it is obvious it is a purely aesthetic piece. They generally expect a bowl to be stable.

And they have to supply their own witches as well!

[Mark Sanger]

It has a small foot, but I also make them with round bases but the buying public generally don't get that unless it is obvious it is a purely aesthetic piece. They generally expect a bowl to be stable.

And they have to supply their own witches as well!

  They can supply witches, dragons, politicians or what ever they want once they have paid for them.