Cherry Bowl

[Tom Hamilton]

Here's a couple of pics of a cherry bowl I made for a friend who is chairing charity auction on Jan 30. Lance Berkman, the Houston Astros first baseman, is helping a local homeless shelter and the auction proceeds will support the shelter.

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My first charity auction piece. It's 9" across and 5" high.

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The SMC connection is that I got the blank in trade with Creeker George Guadiane. I sent him a box of mesquite and other species and he provided two cherry blanks, 12x12x6.

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So, thanks for the lovely blank George.

Best regards, Tom, in Houston, contemplating a shape for the other cherry blank.

[Brian Effinger]

Very nice, Tom. I'm sure these will do well.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful bowl Tom! I hope it helps raise a lot of money for such a worthy cause! You are to be commended for your generosity and setting such a great example for the rest of us!

[Jim Kountz]

Wonderful job, what a nice piece of cherry!!

[George Guadiane]

Nice job, on a nice piece of wood, for a worthy cause.
I'm glad you liked the wood and hope you have even better luck with the next piece.:D

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking bowl out of some really purdy wood.

[Joseph Peacock]

WOW!! nice cherry bowl.:D

[michael gallagher]

Nice job, Tom, that one really shines!

[Alan Huey]

Tom, really pretty work. You are getting really good at this turning thang.

[Jim Kountz]

Thats a beauty Tom, I like the rim detail too!!

[David Christopher]

Tom, that is a beautiful bowl. I hope it brings top dollar

[Bill Bolen]

The charity should "rake it in" for a beautiful piece like this one...Bill...

[Tom Hamilton]

$225.00! I was stunned. The silent auction opening ask was $70 and a couple of folks got into the bidding war.

Creeker Michael Gallagher's Copperhead pen sold for $80.

Lance Berkman gave a great testimony to over 600 people and we raised just over $12,000 for the after school program.

All in all a very satisfying entry into the world of charity donations.

Best regards, Tom

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW Tom - a big CONGRATS go out to both you and Michael for helping to raise money for such a great cause!

[Paul Douglass]

Great story and congrats! That is a beautiful bowl.

[Jeff Nicol]

Tom, That is a super turning and the cause that it is goine too is very honorable on your part! The sharing of wood across SMC is a great thing I have done some myself.

Great work,

Jeff

[Alan Huey]

Tom:
Fantastic!:eek: What a great bowl and congratulations on not only your very high price, but also, the great charity that the proceeds went to.
Talk soon,