Winged cherry burl bowl

[John Tomasello jr]

This is the last of the projects that I have turned so far with my burl score. Normally I will look a piece of wood and see what I can turn it into, but went to my stash with winged bowl on my mind. First container I opened found this piece, knew it was the right one.:D First pic was taken before I went home for the day, wrapped a bag around it and finish turned it the next day. Let it sit for a week did a little more sanding then tung oil BLO mix with wipe on poly as a top coat.

[Roland Martin]

Wow, that's really neat John. Really gotta wath your nuckles turning something like that. Very nice turning and a great finish.

[John Keeton]

John, this piece has a real organic and rustic character, enhanced by the form you have given it. You brought out the best in this piece of wood!

[John Tomasello jr]

OOPS first two pic's got mixed up when submitted. Thanks Roland brushed my knuckles a few time

[John Tomasello jr]

Thanks John you hit the nail on the head, the organic/rustic look appeal's to me I like to see the character of the wood

[alex carey]

i still don't know how you guys sand something like this.

[Donny Lawson]

I'm glad to see this piece because I have been roughing out more blanks this evening and ran upon some that I thought were kindly unusable but I see now that I was wrong. I will have to go back through the pile of cherry that I tossed aside and just give some pieces a chance. Your piece came out very good. It's a good inspiration. Thanks for posting it.
Donny

[Curt Fuller]

That's a good looking bowl. I'll bet it sounded like the lathe was about ready for take off when that thing was spinning!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice looking bowl. I agree with Curt that had to sound like standing next to a plane prop.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks really good John! Love the rich color!

[Baxter Smith]

That looks like a real propellor bowl!

[David E Keller]

Nice looking piece, and it looks like it was an exciting turn at the lathe. I like the rustic look to the wood.

[Mark Hubl]

John,

I to like the organic and NE pieces. My only comment would be on the finish. I think it's a little to shiney for the piece. I know photos really kick up the shine, but a satin finish would be more appealing to my eye. Just my two cents. Nice work on the form.

[Rob Cunningham]

Wow that looks really great John. I'm not sure I have guts to take on something like that yet.

[John Tomasello jr]

Thanks for all the positive comments, it means a lot coming for the talent here