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Title: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 24, 2019, 05:29:38 PM

I was recently given a very big Burr by a Mate I have never met and who asked nothing in return
I have made him a nice Brown Oak Bowl 10"x 4"with a Pewter rim.I hope he likes it.

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Les Symonds on July 24, 2019, 05:51:59 PM

I'm a sucker for a nice piece of brown oak, and this is just as I like it....good even colour throughout. The matt finish on the rim works well for me, too.

Can I ask what surface you use on your reversing pad?

Les

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 24, 2019, 06:54:22 PM

It is cut from one of Susan's old Yoga mats les

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Twisted Trees on July 24, 2019, 06:54:45 PM

Like the timber, but not so sure about the pewter rim, though I am intrigued about how it is attached?

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 24, 2019, 07:20:13 PM

What dont you like about the Pewter ring

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Bryan Milham on July 24, 2019, 09:57:50 PM

George, it's gorgeous, he'll love it.

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 24, 2019, 10:00:29 PM

Thank you Bryan I am pleased with it I think the dark Oak and siver compliment each other

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: andy44 on July 24, 2019, 11:00:09 PM

All I can say is WOW George, I absolutely love it, and cant wait to receive this piece
Thank you so much mate
all the best
Andy

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 24, 2019, 11:10:30 PM

It will be in tomorrows post Andy

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: andy44 on July 25, 2019, 08:08:17 AM

Quote from: GBF on July 24, 2019, 11:10:30 PM

It will be in tomorrows post Andy

Regards George

Thanks George
all the best
Andy

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Twisted Trees on July 25, 2019, 09:20:16 AM

Quote from: GBF on July 24, 2019, 07:20:13 PM

What dont you like about the Pewter ring

Regards George

Just personal taste, to me it detracts from a stunning piece of timber, now if there were a filled grove in the top rim so you had a pewter circle that may excite me more.

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Mike313 on July 25, 2019, 09:42:57 AM

Lovely piece. The simple uncomplicated form and the pewter -which contrasts beautifully - highlight the character of the wood very well.

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 25, 2019, 09:52:52 AM

Thank you Mike

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Derek on July 25, 2019, 10:43:14 AM

A very pleasing simple shape which the pewter enhances and takes it up a level

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 25, 2019, 11:08:18 AM

Thank you Derek I am  not sure if you would get the same effect with a lighter wood I will have to try

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: Derek on July 25, 2019, 11:56:27 AM

Quote from: GBF on July 25, 2019, 11:08:18 AM

Thank you Derek I am  not sure if you would get the same effect with a lighter wood I will have to try

Regards George

I agree I think you need darker woods to highlight the pewter

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: GBF on July 25, 2019, 12:20:39 PM

I might try Yew next

Regards George

Title: Re: Andy's Bowl
Post by: andy44 on July 25, 2019, 12:27:17 PM

Quote from: GBF on July 25, 2019, 12:20:39 PM

I might try Yew next

Regards George

I think Yew would look nice , especially if it has heart and sapwood George
all the best
Andy