One Log, Two Bowls

[John Beaver]

These are both turned from the same log of mesquite

The "open wave" bowl is about 10 x 4. I like the stability of the mesquite but had to work carefully around the natural cracks.

The "natural edge" bowl is about 7 x 3 and from the remaining part of the log - turned upside down from the first one.

[Ken Hill]

Those are very nice! Both stand on their own!

[Rick Robbins]

very nice. those look Great love Mesqite. Rick:)

[Josh Bowman]

John those look very nice. I like mesquite. How did you do the open bowl?

[Scott Hackler]

John that open wave is awesome. Very nice work.

[Jack Mincey]

I like them both, but the open wave one is nice to the extreme scale. I have a chunk of mesquite that a friend gave me. Your bowls make me want to go out and try and bring it to life.
Jack

[charlie knighton]

very nice, unique

[Prashun Patel]

That open wave is obviously awesome, but I gotta give props to that NE bowl. The form just really speaks to me. Just so organic and natural without crossing the rustic line. Perfect.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great work on both. I really like them both.

[David E Keller]

I like 'em both. Gotta love mesquite. I'm gonna file that open wave bowl idea away for future reference.

[Baxter Smith]

The NE is nice but the wave bowl makes it look pretty plain. Great work!

[Sean Hughto]

Really really GREAT!

I would love to here the details of how you opened up those strips so cleanly.

[Michael James]

Nice work there! and really nice pieces of mesquite. Excellent job on the open wave piece, and if you tire of it, it would look great on my fireplace mantle:cool:.

[Cathy Schaewe]

Someday, in about 20 years, I'll aspire to that..... Very, very nice.

[Norm Zax]

Nice work John! If I recall, you (or someone else?) promised us a tutorial on wavy bowls with two woods, way back.

[Reed Gray]

If I had that NE bowl in my booth for the show I am doing this weekend, it would sell in seconds, for a ridiculous price.

robo hippy

[John Keeton]

Excellent work, and while I certainly see the attraction with the NE, the wave bowl just has a lot more to it - my pick!!

[John Beaver]

Thank you for the kind words everyone !!!
John

[Ray Bell]

Very nice, but like several others....how do you do that open wave??

[Jerry Marcantel]

Nice bowls, John. How did you do those cool waves???....... Jerry (in Tucson)

[Joe Adams]

I'm guessing with a bandsaw but it may be a trade secret.

[Justin Stephen]

I'm guessing with a bandsaw but it may be a trade secret.

Would it be possible to do that with a larger scroll saw?

[John Beaver]

Hi Everyone,

I really appreciate the kind comments on my work, and the interest in the techniques behind the "wave" design.

I am always impressed with the woodturning communities willingness to assist others and share ideas, and while I have every intention of eventually doing that with my wave design, I have been advised by a few people whose opinion I respect, that I should not share it yet.

As an emerging artist, the fact that I have developed a signature design will hopefully lead to opening doors and creating opportunities, and I would like to spend a little more time developing and establishing the "wave" before sharing it with others.

[Jon McElwain]

The NE form has a great calming shape and flow to it. Great contrast between the two forms - both coming from the same chunk of wood.