Christmas Bowls

[Joe Adams]

One of the benefits of learning to turn is the opportunity to make Christmas gifts for loved ones. After experimenting with our first two efforts, my brother and I have been busy in Santa's workshop making bowls number three through nine.

The design we developed has double curve sides, continuous scoop interiors, and an intentionally wide flat rim. The blanks are figured maple purchased at Rockler.

The primary tool used was a Henry Taylor HS1 (Kryo) 5/8 Super Flute bowl gouge. The bowls were sanded in eight steps from 80 to 800, polished with EEE-Ultra Shine, and finished with Shellawax Cream.

[Joe Adams]

Our favorite blank was a rare find - Spalted Figured Maple! This one is for Mom.

[Bill Bolen]

Very nice pieces one and all Joe. Sure wish my shop looked so clean after turning that many bowls!! Merry Christmas...Bill...

[Mike Golka]

Great job on the bowls, the receipients will be happy I'm sure.

[Richard Madison]

Nice work Joe, and nice background for your photos.

[John Keeton]

That's a bunch of bowls!! And, some very nice work. And, you are right, that piece of maple is striking! Excellent find.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work on all the bowls! I am sure your Mom will love hers! Very pretty wood!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Your mother will love it. Those are all nice looking bowls Joe. The maple is really pretty.

[Greg Just]

Beautiful bowls Joe, but are you sure you turned them? That lathe is cleaner than mine when it came out of the box!

Merry Christmas!

[Joe Adams]

I may have tidied up a bit for the photos. Plus it's still low mileage with that new lathe smell!

[Jim Kountz]

Joe, the wood looks nice the bowls are nice the lathe looks great. Whats not to like here!! Good job!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

There is going to be some happy folks at Christmas! Nice bowls Joe!

[Joe Adams]

The Christmas bowls were a big hit with the family! Thanks to everyone for the positive feedback.