Hickory NE

[Bill Bolen]

My neighbor gifed me with all the large trunk wood from a Hickory he lost in October. This was the thank you I gave to them. The blank was the bark side cut-off similar to what one would find at the sawmill pile under "slab wood". This stuff makes for a very broad an shallow NE form which I seem to prefer over the deeper form. 13X4 and finished with gloss poly. This was throwing water the entire time I was turning so to help keep the form usable I carved 3 small feet into the bottom. This way the bowl should sit level as the form changes. They were delighted with the bowl and I was delighted with the wood....Bill..

[Curt Fuller]

Mmmmm, that's a pretty bowl! I like how you finished off the bottom too.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very nice Bill! Great job on the feet! They blend seamlessly into the bottom! Really like your finish as well! I can see why your neighbors would be thrilled with this bowl! Thanks for sharing!

[Robert McGowen]

Very nice. I also prefer the shallow natural edge bowls and you have done a great job on this one.

[Ron Bontz]

Stunning as always. My compliments.:)

[charlie knighton]

very nice...

[Rob Cunningham]

Really nice bowl Bill. The form and finish are great. Good idea with carving the feet.

[Mike Golka]

Beautiful bowl Bill, very well done indeed.

[Mike Minto]

bill, fantastic bowl. a little something different, eh? great shine, as usual, and all the bark still on the edge. really nice!

[Steve Mawson]

Bill,
Really nice bowl. Wish I could find some wood for you to make me one like that. Don't have to worry about any Hickory around here.

[David E Keller]

Pretty piece

[Bernie Weishapl]

Beauty Bill. Really nice wood. I like the grain and the feet look great.

[Jarrod McGehee]

Bill, that looks awesome. I love the finish you got on that as well.