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woody

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My first bowl for a long time
« on: July 28, 2013, 03:19:57 PM »
I made this little bowl this morning boy was it good to be back in action I dont know what the wood is apart from it being a burr it is one of the bits   Doug Barratt droped of for me  last week so thanks again mate so far it has had 1 coat of teak oil
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Offline woodndesign

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2013, 08:01:36 PM »

Well Woody, there's nout like a good bowl and even better it's turned by you .. welcome back ..

Given the piece and the void, you've turned a nice form and the finish is good for a 1st coat.

Doug's likely to say as to the wood .. could it be Box Elder !!!

Cheers   David

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woody

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2013, 09:48:17 PM »
Quote from: woodndesign on July 29, 2013, 08:01:36 PM

Well Woody, there's nout like a good bowl and even better it's turned by you .. welcome back ..

Given the piece and the void, you've turned a nice form and the finish is good for a 1st coat.

Doug's likely to say as to the wood .. could it be Box Elder !!!

Cheers   David

Hi David Thanks for the compliments Doug contacted me on another forum and said it is Horse chestnut Burr

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #3 on: July 29, 2013, 10:11:26 PM »
Quote from: woody on July 29, 2013, 09:48:17 PM
Quote from: woodndesign on July 29, 2013, 08:01:36 PM

Well Woody, there's nout like a good bowl and even better it's turned by you .. welcome back ..

Given the piece and the void, you've turned a nice form and the finish is good for a 1st coat.

Doug's likely to say as to the wood .. could it be Box Elder !!!

Cheers   David

Hi David Thanks for the compliments Doug contacted me on another forum and said it is Horse chestnut Burr



Then you have turned it well.     Cheers.

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2013, 12:20:18 PM »
As aways you have a great pices there  nice to see you still getting back to turning
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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #5 on: July 31, 2013, 10:06:47 AM »
great piece Woody,always great to see burrs turned like this with voids and thin bits around the edge,regards,

Eric.
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woody

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #6 on: August 02, 2013, 05:44:32 PM »
I have finished the bowl at last 4 coats of teak oil de-nibbed between coats
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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #7 on: August 02, 2013, 08:43:52 PM »

Perfect ...
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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #8 on: August 03, 2013, 02:22:51 PM »
Quote from: woodndesign on August 02, 2013, 08:43:52 PM

Perfect ...


Couldn`t agree more. lovely work.

Cheers.


Doug.
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Offline The Bowler Hatted Turner

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #9 on: August 03, 2013, 10:12:21 PM »
Nicely done.
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woody

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Re: My first bowl for a long time
« Reply #10 on: August 03, 2013, 10:24:37 PM »
Thank you all for your very kind comments and help getting started again
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