Classy 10" Pecan Natural Edge Bowl

Classy?  Sure it’s classy.  It’s turned from classy pecan wood leaving the bark intact for a super rustic looking natural edge.  There is nothing better than pecan wood to blend in with any décor.  Now even though this bowl does hold liquids, 2 cups worth, it is meant more as a bowl for putting treasures such as candy, nuts, fruit, etc.  It measures 10” at the widest point, 8 ½” at the narrowest, 3 ¼” at the highest point, 2” at the lowest.  It is 1 ½” deep.  The bark was helped to stay in place with clear glue and shellac.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then it was finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  Using a combination such as this gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  31Mar18  NEP31  Go here for more info:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/590689910/classy-10-pecan-natural-edge-bowl

Elegant 9 1/4" Pecan Natural Edge Bowl

There is a certain elegance to a natural edged bowl such as this one turned from pecan wood.   Pecan does have a certain natural beauty to it that needs no help.  The bowl measures 9 ¼” at the widest point, 7 ½” at the narrowest.  It is 3 ½” at the highest point, 2” at the lowest, and is 1 ½” deep.  The volume measures 2 cups up to the bark.  The bark was helped to stay in place with clear glue and shellac.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil.  Then it was finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  With a combination such as this the bowl receives a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  Though the bowl does hold liquids and does it well, it was more meant for holding nuts, candies, fruits, etc.  31Mar18  NEP32  For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/604477593/elegant-9-14-pecan-natural-edge-bowl

Splendiferous Pecan Centerpiece Bowl

Some may be wondering where in the world did I come up with the word splendiferous from.  Well, I really don’t know but it does sound good, doesn’t it?  This fine looking bowl will look absolutely great sitting on anybody’s table as a centerpiece.  That is one of the really nice things about the natural color of pecan wood.  It pretty much fits in anywhere.  You will find the makings of a knot hole in the center of the bottom but not to worry, it does not go all the way through.  This bowl held 6 cups of water just fine.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil based wax.  I wanted this bowl to have a more natural satin sheen to it and I think that was accomplished.  Using the combination that was used here gives the bowl a nice hard natural finish.  The bowl measures 10 ¼”, the height is 3” and the depth is 2”.  26Mar18  BLP185   For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/603533889/splendiferous-pecan-centerpiece-bowl

Ultimate Pecan Candy Bowl

This is in my opinion without a doubt the ultimate candy jar.  After all it was turned from pecan wood and that along makes it a real winner.  Measured to the brim, it holds 1 ½ cups.  Doesn’t mean you can’t pile more M&M’s in it than that.  UhUh.  Pile ‘em on.  Those peanut M&M’s I used for the photos were quite a distraction.  I promise I didn’t eat them.  Yet.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil based wax.  This combination gives the bowl a nice hard natural finish that gives off a more natural satin sheen.  The bowl is 5” in diameter, 2 ½” high and 1 ½” deep.  Great gift item or get it for yourself!  26Mar18  BLP186   For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/603531701/ultimate-pecan-candy-bowl

A slight health malfunction

Lower back had been giving me fits for over a year and gave in and had a MRI done of it.  Discs L1-L2, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 are bulging on out sticking into the spinal cord and nerve areas.  The last two are doing a really nice job of it with the last one really pinching the nerves off.  I am temporarily doing some therapy exercises but the therapist said the only thing that will accomplish is some possible pain relief.  Also, discovered my left leg is crooked and therefore ends up being 3/4" shorter than the right.  I guess you could say I am slightly lopsided.  Interesting. So, I am still working in the shop but a a slower pace for now.  It will be over a month before I see the surgeons, which is alright with me.  Not looking forward to it, but surgery is most likely the only solution.  In the meantime, shavings will still be flying.

9 1/4" Red Oak Serving Bowl

This gorgeous and amazing bowl turned from red oak actually started out to be pedestal bowl.  There was some severe cracking while drying so I kept turning it down until you see what you see:  a fine looking serving bowl!  Red oak has a distinct grain pattern that really stands out.  Red oak is a popular wood among wood workers and turners alike.  I have said many times that everybody needs a bowl, but not all folks need a huge bowl.  This medium sized bowl being 9 ¼” in diameter, 2 ½” high, and 2” deep fits into a size that just about everybody can use.  And it has a large capacity of 5 cups measured to the brim.  The wood was sealed with a couple of coats of food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil based wax that includes beeswax and carnauba.  With using a combination like this gives the bowl a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  21Mar18  BLRO73 For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/602133437/gorgeous-9-14-red-oak-serving-bowl

Colorful Pecan Goodie Jar

Do you honestly think you are going to find a more beautiful jar than this one to put your goodies in?  I find it unlikely.  Naturally colorful, this jar turned from pecan wood shows you just one of the many wonders that Mamma Nature provides us with wood.  Now I am not saying that you have to put M&M’s in this jar, though it is well suited for that.  This would be perfect for pistachios and many other things.  It does hold 1 ¼ cups measured to the brim.  The diameter is 5 ¼” with a total height of 4”.  The vessel height is 2 ¼” and the depth is 1 ¾”.  Don’t forget that you can even put ground teas and spices in this as well.  The wood was sealed with food grade walnut oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture.  With a combination such as that gives the jar a nice hard long lasting natural finish.  You just might not want to pass this up!  14Mar18  BXP87 For more info see:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/586660420/colorful-pecan-goodie-jar