My FIRST bowl ...

[Lee Koepke]

I took a bowl turning class at Highland Woodworking this past Sunday, and here's the result.

Reading and watching video is different than hands on. Kinda fun, looking forward to doing more!

This one is cherry, about 4.5 " x 2.5" or so. We sanded it down then ran it through the Beall Buffing system, with a final coat of Renaissance Wax ... I left a few tool marks to remind me it was my first :D

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[Bernie Weishapl]

Leo that is a very nice first bowl. I would date it, sign it and keep it for comparison years from now.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats on your first bowl - looks darn good to me! I agree with Bernie - make sure you sign it as there is only one 1st!

[Ken Hill]

Very nice 1st bowl!

[John Keeton]

Lee, that is a great little bowl!! I still have my first, and it is NOT FOR SALE! ('course nobody would pay anything for it anyway, so it is a safe position!!:o;)) And, mine was cherry, too!

This is a milestone for you. There will be so many experiences and new techniques to enjoy. I still get excited about planning my next turning. Sometimes I think that is nearly as much fun as the turning.

[Baxter Smith]

Nice bowl. Welcome to the addiction!

[Sean Hughto]

Really fun, right?

Great job!

Can't wait to see more!!

[Scott Hackler]

Very nice first bowl. Definitely date and keep the first one. Previous work is a great reminder of our progress.

[Don Alexander]

nice first one and really pretty wood too i gave my first one to my wife , she isn't likely to let it go unless she decides to throw it at me some day hehe

[bob svoboda]

Great job on your first. Definitely agree-sign and KEEP. Can't wait to see progressive turnings.

[Mike Cruz]

Very nice. Make sure you have a good wood supply, and a lathe big enough to turn bigger than you intend to turn, and the right tools, and lots of money, and, and, and...

[Roland Martin]

That is a great first bowl, rim detail & all! We can all stop turning any time we want to, no addictions here!:D:D
Welcome to "All Things Spinny", Lee!

[Roger Chandler]

Ditto, ditto, ditto, ditto.......................everyone has given you good advice! Great bowl, especially your first!

[Mark Hubl]

Congrats on your first bowl. That one is a keeper for sure.

[Fred Omer]

Really nice first bowl Lee. I wish my first one looked half that good. Keep up the good work.