White Elm bowl 14"X4¾"

[Leo Van Der Loo]

This is a bowl from a large White Elm, the chainsaw I had then 14" wasn't able to cut the log and I ended up sawing cutting side pieces off then take the center part, anyway I got some pieces from it in 2006 , roughed them out and left to dry.
All of the wood has stains in it, as the tree was dying before getting cut over.
Though I considered it still good enough to use for working bowls, anyway here's it is :)
All comments appreciated :D

[David Christopher]

Leo, that is a beautiful bowl.. but I didnt know you were around in 1906

[Barry Stratton]

....... anyway I got some pieces from it in 1906 , roughed them out and left to dry.


I had NO IDEA you were THAT old!!!!!:p

I personally prefer the stained wood. VERY NICE BOWL, as always.

[Dahl Troy Perry]

Leo what is your story on living and being in good shape all those years can I buy it in the US or is it just sold in Canada???:D:D:D

[Bill Bolen]

Pretty bowl Leo and a good size too. BTW way to sneak in and make that date edit. Now those other folks sound like idots! And here I was about to ask about your ability to still turn at 100+ years of age!!!...Bill...

[Leo Van Der Loo]

I guess that was a DUHH :o, thanks for the poke :D, 1906 ?? that tree wasn't even around I bet :eek:, I think I do prefer 2006 over 1906, life's a little easier now to my knowledge ;) (as I was told :rolleyes:)
Thanks for your guys responses :D :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice bowl Leo! Really like the size and form! Love the color variations and the knot! It all adds personality! Always a pleasure to see your work!

[Don Carter]

Leo:
I don't care what year it was, that is a beautiful bowl. Great work as usual!
Thanks for showing it.

All the best.

Don

[alex carey]

Good think you kept it because it turned out beautifully, well done.

[charlie knighton]

very nice....

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Pretty bowl Leo and a good size too. BTW way to sneak in and make that date edit. Now those other folks sound like idots! And here I was about to ask about your ability to still turn at 100+ years of age!!!...Bill...

Thanks Bill :), so I added what I changed, for those with ??? :D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thanks Steve :D, well somethings we can't change Steve, but I would have liked no knot in there, or at least at a better location, same with the stain in the wood, but I guess I should be thankful for what I got, it isn't everyday I find a 3 foot+ diameter Elm to cut up for turning wood :D :D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thank you for commenting Don, we'll try some more :D

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thank you for your kind reply Alex :D, and yes I'd like to find some more :)

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thanks Charlie, take care :)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beautiful bowl Leo. I really like the wood and form. Well done.

[Gary Herrmann]

Very nice job, Leo. I like the foot on that one. And I cut down an elm before I started turning. Dang.

[Jim Kountz]

Leo I love all your bowls and this one is no exception, you always turn out grade A stuff!!

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Beautiful bowl Leo. I really like the wood and form. Well done.

Thanks for your comment Bernie :D
Sorry for getting back late Bernie, been kind of busy :),


Very nice job, Leo. I like the foot on that one. And I cut down an elm before I started turning. Dang.

Thanks Gary, yes I know I've burned quite a bit of it also, as I didn't think it was very good turning wood :rolleyes: :eek:


Leo I love all your bowls and this one is no exception, you always turn out grade A stuff!!

Hi Jim :D, Grade A you say ??, well I do try my best, and I'm not easily satisfied,

Sometimes I'm such a bad boss I'd quit on myself :p :D