another cherry bowl

[Sean Hughto]

I posted the sister of this bowl (from the same tree) a couple weeks back. Mr. Keller and I discussed the rim on that one, and I had the discussion in mind when I re-turned this from dry rough this weekend. This is a more elegant rim. With a flared rim, however, I'm thinking a larger foot would have helped balance the outer curve a bit. We'll see what the next one brings. Comments and criticisms are always welcome.

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[Bill Bolen]

Ahhh, Cherry...my favorite turning wood. You did a nice job here and I really am drawn to the rim treatment.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Sean that is a beauty. Gotta love cherry.

[John Keeton]

Sean, great rim treatment, and beautiful form. Man, that cherry is tight grained!

I agree on a larger base, but then, I am a footed bowl type.

[David E Keller]

I think it's beautiful. I love the rim on this one, and I'm a fan of smallish feet, so this is right up my alley. Great photos as well. Dimensions?

[Sean Hughto]

Thanks, all!!!

Sorry, Dave. 14" x 5"

walnut oil and beeswax

[Sean Hughto]

Yeah, it's great wood. My man Tom in Michigan hooked me up!

[Cathy Schaewe]

Wow, gorgeous. I like feet (on bowls) but I think this looks great as it is. Gotta love that cherry.

[Ken Hill]

Looks fine from here! I like the rim!

[Sean Hughto]

Just for the sake of discussion, I probably should clarify that when I said "larger foot" what I meant was that next time I might make the base somewhat larger in diameter. I don't tend to favor literal feet very often.

[David DeCristoforo]

" I meant was that next time I might make the base somewhat larger in diameter."

I don't think so. It's sweet just as is. That is one hella nice looking bowl!

[charlie knighton]

very nice.... i like your foot on this bowl, a larger foot would tend to make your outside curve with less lift, more dog supper bowl :cool:

[Jeff Nicol]

Sean, This bowl has everything a good bowl should have, size, style, great color and your photos are a perfect media to show the bowls character. The rim treatment is very nice, I love putting the right embellishment on a bowl that brings it all together, the base is just right I think, any larger and it would have taken away from how the curve ends in the shadow at the table.

Wonderful!

Jeff

[Roger Chandler]

Sean,

Now that form on this bowl is just about the finest available... this one is a form that could be held out as the classic example of fine form. Rim treatment is so fitting and proportional.

Very smooth finish, kind of satin-like and it fits that bowl. I think even Leo would give you kudos for this one..............

Just a fine turning.........I like functional pieces........everyone knows immediately what they are for.

[Baxter Smith]

Beautiful bowl in all respects! That gentle flare at the rim will make it feel just right when its full and picked up with both hands. Very very nice!

[Scott Hackler]

Very very nice. I need to find a fellow creeker with access to big cherry, for a wood swap cause that is real nice. We don't have any big cherry around here.

[Jon McElwain]

Ah yes, the simple classic form in cherry, a bowl you could look at for 50 years and never get tired of it. Superb bowl, thanks for posting.

[Jim Burr]

Great bowl Sean! I'm a huge fan of a recessed foot and in this case, it really gives some lift to a massive, useful bowl. Bravo sir!:D:D

[George Guadiane]

Beautiful, just beautiful!

[Prashun Patel]

I think it's wonderful. I too love the detailing on the rims of the last couple bowls you've posted. Very elegant.

The foot and rim appear balanced to me.

[Dan Cannon]

I really really like this bowl. It's exactly how I PICTURE a wooden bowl when I try to envision it. I think you nailed it, 100%. I'm saving this to my favorites so I can "borrow" it if/when I get to that level.
Thanks for sharing.
Dan