Elm bowl was a challenge

[john l graham]

This elm bowl was turned from some dried worthless wood a friend salvaged from being torched. I had to cut away some split and cracked areas to get a clear blank. As I turned it the edge of the darker rings seemed to deteriorate as if they might have been rotten or spalted. I did finish the bowl but had some uneven areas with the soft rings. The knot held with the assistance of some CA. 5.5" dia 3.5" high .125 thick

[Jim Burr]

Oh boy!!! John, that reminds me of some Redwood I just turned. You did good!! Dimensions and finish if you wouldn't mind?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Elm can be a real challenge to turn! You did good on this one!

[John Keeton]

Well, it was worth the effort!! Really nice work on that difficult transition at the inside bottom.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

John, very pretty hunk of wood and turning. Love that grain.:)

[Baxter Smith]

Looks nice. Elm is on my want to try list!

[Bernie Weishapl]

John you did well on this one. I like turning elm but if it is green. I tried some old firewood pile elm and it was a pain.

[David E Keller]

Looks good to me!

[Norm Zax]

Beautiful bowl on a great save.

[David Reed]

Beautiful turning and nice save from the fire. I agree on the inside bottom curve - very nice form and finish.