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Title: Second Bowl
Post by: Katchin on May 02, 2011, 06:18:20 PM
This is my second finished bowl, although I have a few in half finished states, and a couple in the bin  ;D

This one is called 'Suicidal Surprise', as it fell to the floor so many times it was comical. The rim was a lot higher, but got damaged twice and had to be re-turned twice.

I had some pull out again on the inside, but sanding and sanding sealer seems to have hidden it very well.

I used the Sorby Sandmaster on it, and the Chestnut Buffing Wheel system.

Title: Re: Second Bowl
Post by: woodndesign on May 02, 2011, 09:15:31 PM

John,  For a second bowl which made it, you've had a good result, having battled with a few problems, with every bowl you make things get better.

David
Title: Re: Second Bowl
Post by: thebowlerhattedturner on May 02, 2011, 09:57:15 PM
Hi John,
           with only a couple in the bin you are doing very well, most of us have loads in the bin. The finish looks pretty good and it looks like you avoided the classic beginner's mistake of making the whole thing square. As long as you learn something each time it comes off of the lathe by accident then you've not wasted your time. The expert is not someone that never makes mistakes, he is some one that makes mistakes and can rectify them. For just your second bowl I think you have done very well.
Regards
John
Title: Re: Second Bowl
Post by: Andy Coates on May 02, 2011, 10:18:38 PM
Ditto all the above. A great result, and as already stated, especially as you've achieved a non-dog bowl shape.