Beech bowl....

[ChrisF]

Trying some new things like grooves.....quite scary having got the bowl just as I want it and then jabbing another tool at it!  Do like the effect though, you lot clearly do know what you're talking about!   

Also really like the width/height ratio of this one, seems much more elegant.  Beech, 10" x 1.5"   C&C most welcome

[GBF]

I would have had a very slightly wider but shallower foot apart from that very nice.

Regards George

[Les Symonds]

I'm with George on the foot (well, someone's got to agree with him)....the shorter foot wood be less visible and make the bowl look as though it's just floating. I used to make my bowl feet larger, like yours, but started making them smaller and smaller, and really like the effect.

Les

[TWiG]

I am impressed at what you have created from a 1 1/2 inch thick piece of wood !! ( I almost always use thick wood as I prefer fuller curves )  you have displayed the grain ,especially the medullary rays to good effect and the inclusion of a small defect as a feature has worked well ( in my opinion anyway !) nice  profile and excellent finish as well ... good stuff ... Terry ..

[ChrisF]

Thanks guys, I see your point on the foot.....having said that I also like the lightness that the higher foot gives.  food for thought (and experimentation).

[Mark Sanger]

HI Chris

Lovely work, really like the inclusion/form and minimal detail on the rim. Great finish, the foot has already been discussed. Keep up the good work