I think most anybody would be really
happy having this bowl sitting on their table as a centerpiece. After all, it has bark and the beautiful
color of pecan wood. One problem that a
turner runs into while turning a piece such as this is the final sanding. Sometimes you have to decide whether you are
going to get that particular spot and risk damaging your hand one way or the
other, or just get it the best you can.
You will find a couple of spots on this piece that are like that. On the ends of the main body you can have
some nuts or whatever sitting there as it is concave for that purpose. The wood was sealed with food grade walnut
oil and then finished with a walnut oil/shellac mixture giving a nice hard long
lasting finish. The bark was reinforced
with clear glue. The main body is 10 ¾”
long and 9” wide. The bowl is 6 ½” in
diameter, 2 ¾” at the highest point, 1 ¾” deep and has a volume measuring at 1
½ cups. You not find another bowl like
this one. 17Jul18 NEP36 For more info see:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/615556218/pecan-wood-natural-edge-centerpiece-bowl
Just love the looks of this natural edged bowl, fantastic. The colour is lovely, two shades of brown with a touch of grey. I see you have managed to keep the bark intact, well done. Good thinking to turn the base concave to make more space for goodies, a nice touch. Regarding the sanding I don't know if you can get hold of one but I used to have a tool which had a round head which you could stick sandpaper on by means of Velcro. It was on a handle just like a woodturning handle. In use the head which was about 2inch in diameter with the sandpaper on would spin on contact with the wood. The long handle kept your fingers and hand away from the spinning wood. I hope you understand my poor description Dave. Like this very much.
ReplyDeleteHi Les! Glad you liked it. I know the sanding device you are talking about and your description was not bad at all. I have contemplated getting one and with your suggestion I think one will be in my next supply order. No telling what all it will come in handy for. Thanks my friend!!!
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