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Leo Van Der Loo
02-04-2009, 4:30 PM
I received a half dozen bowl lengths of Black Cherry, for having given some one on one pointers to a turner here last year, one of which was a crotch and this is from one half of it.
It had the bark in quite a way and also a little brown rot, as I was expecting it to open up wide while drying, to prevent that, I added a staple (I do this more often) to keep it from doing that, the result is more warping but I prefer that over the other.
The first two picture show the warped bowl and the amount that has to be removed to get it flat again.
It is now 12" X 2¼" and finished with one coat of Polymerized tung oil :D

Well as you can see the "first two pictures" have been move by this program to spot 2 and 3, anyway I added them to give just an idea what happens often with wood that has issues :rolleyes:

David Christopher
02-04-2009, 7:07 PM
Leo, that is beautiful..and I had rather have wood with defects than without I think it just looks better.... like the staple idea and love your handwriting

Joshua Dinerstein
02-04-2009, 7:18 PM
That is an amazing bowl. Well done!

Joshua

Jim Kountz
02-04-2009, 8:09 PM
Leo I wish my defects looked that good!! Seriously I think you could turn playdoh and make it look nice!! Very well done!!

Bernie Weishapl
02-04-2009, 8:19 PM
Great looking bowl Leo. I like wood with defects.

Keith Burns
02-04-2009, 8:22 PM
Excellent bowl Leo !

Steve Schlumpf
02-04-2009, 9:11 PM
Beautiful bowl Leo! Great looking wood - especially with all the defects! Thanks for sharing the staple idea. Makes sense!

alex carey
02-04-2009, 9:17 PM
Very nice bowl. Beautiful piece of wood and great shape.

Barry Stratton
02-04-2009, 10:06 PM
This is my new favorite of your work. VERY WELL DONE!!!!:D

Bill Bolen
02-04-2009, 10:10 PM
Mighty pretty Leo,,,you just keep cranking out the good stuff!...Bill...

Steve Mawson
02-04-2009, 10:52 PM
You are right about the defects Leo, makes a beautiful piece. Especially with your skill.

Leo Van Der Loo
02-05-2009, 2:41 AM
Well it has gotten to be a little late, early actually ;), so I will thank all of you at the same time, for taking the time to comment on my turning here, Thank You :D :D :D