The Ugly Duckling

[Don Alexander]

this started out as the ugliest piece of wood ever, but for $1.50 i rescued it from Klingspor's bargain bin :D

almost 3" high just under 6" wide

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/picture.php?albumid=508&pictureid=4602

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/picture.php?albumid=508&pictureid=4601

finish is BLO and 2 coats of gloss WOP don't think i'm going to shine this one anymore as i kinda like it low luster

what do you think?

[John Keeton]

Don, looks like a piece of maple to me, and it actually has some character to it! I like the form on this one - nice utility bowl.

[charlie knighton]

very nice....

[Baxter Smith]

Looks good to me!

[Tim Rinehart]

You sure brought that piece of wood back to life. Looks like a good keeper for showing peanut shells, etc.

I like low luster too for most of what I do. Also doesn't show where you may have left a few sanding steps out as much!:D

Nice work.

[Michael James]

Nice bowl there... and I like the finish. Almost looks "old timey" worn shiny. Keep em coming!

[bob svoboda]

Nice save. Very seasonal.....looks like a snowman on the bottom!

[Steve Schlumpf]

From your description - I wish you had a before photo included - because this sure is a good looking bowl! Nice form and finish!

[Rick Robbins]

Great Turn nicely done. Rick

[Mark Hubl]

Always nice when the wood surprises you. Looks very good. Like the contrasting color.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really a nice bowl. I do like the finish and form. Will make a nice utility bowl.