New Video: Honey Locust Crotch Bowl

[Bob Hamilton]

I have uploaded a new video series to Youtube. This one is about re-turning a roughed out honey locust crotch winged bowl. The playlist is available at: http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=930F33732DA84BD1

Take care
Bob

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[Mike Stephens]

Thank you Bob. I was going through heavy withdrawal.:D

[Peter Lamb]

Bob As you usually do, you have made a super series of videos which any of us can use to make a most atractive piece. I am presonally addicted to your form! Thank you again for you effort
Peter

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great bowl and great video Bob. Thanks for sharing.

[brian watts]

that very nice . very good job.. all away like to watch your vid. on turning.....

[John Tomasello jr]

Excellent job I like the form & feather grain

[Richard Madden]

Bob,
I just finished watching your video and I thank you. Couldn't have come at a better time as I am about ready to attempt a similar piece from Osage Orange. One question, how do you go about establishing centers when first starting a project like this? Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
Rich

[David E Keller]

As always, the videos are much appreciated. Another stellar project.

[Bob Hamilton]

Thanks, all!

Richard, the bowl was roughed out last June. I am lucky to be able to remember how I did something yesterday.... :D I can't remember if I held a disk up to the blank and moved it around until I was happy with the placement or if I tried to find the center of mass by tying to balance the blank on my finger until I found the spot that was the least "tippy". I start turning rough outs between centers so I can shift the tail center around if I need to in order to get the orientation I want.

Take care
Bob

[Roland Martin]

A very well done piece Bob, an inspiration no doubt. Thanks for taking the time to do this video series. Personally, this is a fabulous learning opportunity for me.
Thanks again Bob!

[John Tomasello jr]

Bob just watched your videos, thanks a lot. Hopefully one day I will be able to work a bowl gouge as well as you.

[Thom Sturgill]

Nice bowl and excellent video. I really appreciate the effort to make these.

[Jack Adam]

Great video Bob. Thanks for sharing.

[Rob Cunningham]

Nice bowl Bob. Thanks for taking the time to make the videos.