Crotch Bowl...sort of

[Belton Garvin]

I was able to turn a couple bowls out of Bradford pear the last few months, so I figured I'd up the difficulty a little. Cutting something that stays out of balance to completion is quite the experience. Measures 8" x 5.5" x 2.25" tall finish is deft spray lacquer. Outside of the bowl finished nice but the inside is a little uneven. I'll be more picky while it is on the lathe next time.

[tim mathis]

that looks pretty cool .
i like it.
tim m.

[David Christopher]

Belton, thats looks really good.. nice shape and finish. Im also a deft fan..... BTW what kind of burner do you use for signing name and date that looks great

[Belton Garvin]

Thanks for the comments. I actually airbrush the paws on and use a fine sharpie for the lettering. The trick is when to apply. I have found that after the sanding sealer works good and even after the first coat of lacquer. If you put it on too early it bleeds into the wood pretty bad.

[curtis rosche]

nice bowl, i would say next time go shallower though, it should get some nice figure for the bottom. great finish too.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like quite the challenging piece! Congrats! I like the way you managed to retain most of the bark! Great looking finish also! Nice work!

[alex carey]

That is really cool and you did a good job on it.

[Dewey Torres]

Belton I like the bowl and I really like your signature on it. Very sharp!

[Bill Bolen]

That is quite the unique piece. I am really drawn to it. Fine form and outstanding finish. I really like your signature block too...Bill...

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great piece Belton. Like the form and finish.

[Belton Garvin]

Thanks again for all the comments.

Curtis...thanks for the tip. I think I was so concerned with it looking like a bowl and matching the inside profile to the outside that I went right passed the crotch grain.