Other half of Cherry Crotch

[Bob Bergstrom]

I posted a bowl a couple of weeks ago of cherry crotch. This is the other half. It is 14" across and about 3 1/2" in depth. It is a 1/4" thick in the walls and 5/16" in the bottom. Finish is 2 coats of Forby's oil followed by 3 coats of water white lacquer. Thanks for lookin'

[Ted Calver]

Bob..this is a beautiful piece and it really showcases that figure. Nicely done!

[Jon Lanier]

Excellent! I concur with Ted, nice showcase of what's in the wood.

[Fred Perreault]

...outrageous.... fantastic wood and finish

[Steve Schlumpf]

That sure is a pretty bowl! Great color and a nice job on bringing out all that feather!

[Roger Chandler]

Just terrific! Great feathering in the grain, and a very well done form!

[David E Keller]

You've managed to really capture the feathering in the bottom of that bowl, and the simple shape really lets it shine... Nicely done.

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Now that's the way to show off feather. That bowl should hang on a wall so the inside bottom is on display. Great finish.
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[Kieran Kammerer]

Beautiful piece and as others have said, nice job on bringing out the figure in the wood.

[Baxter Smith]

A striking bowl for sure! Too nice to put anything in it!

[John Keeton]

Bob, this one was the better of the two!! Beautiful! Love the 3rd pic - oh, yeah, great job on the bowl, too! I was so taken by that feather......

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is one beautiful bowl. Really nice looking wood.

[Ron Stadler]

Oh wow, that turned out nice. The finish is excellent and love the grain in this one.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Bob, this is absolutely wonderful work. Congrats!:)

[David Reed]

Yes Bob, you really did this very nice crotch well both in form and perfect finish. The way you showcased the feathered grain on the inside is outstanding.

[Cathy Schaewe]

Gorgeous!!!

[Bob Bergstrom]

Thanks to all. I had my choice of 3 crotch logs. This one had two branches of the same size and looked well balanced. I think I ended up with 4 bowls (not all as good as this but still pretty good). I gave the sawyer $10 for the log. I think I could have had all three for $25:rolleyes:

[Jeff Hamilton Jr.]

Simply beautiful.

[Bill Hensley]

Very nicely done! Cherry is my favorite wood to turn and finish.

[Ken Hill]

Very nice indeed. One of the prettiest bowls ive seen posted, simple form, incredible wood and craftsmanship that makes it all stand out!

[Jim Burr]

Just beautiful Bob!! You picked a very pleasing form to show off that cherry!

[Nathan Hawkes]

Beautiful wood, Bob, and great finish. This is a hard shape to pull off for a lot of turners; you nailed it!

[Rob Cunningham]

Nice form/finish and beautiful wood.

[David DeCristoforo]

What a great way to show off a beautiful cherry feather! I hate to do this but I would love to see you go back and sand out that tool mark. It really detracts from an otherwise beautiful bowl.

[Roland Martin]

Very nicely centered feather, a nice form and a great finish. Well done!