Walnut stump bowl

[philip labre]

About 10 years ago my friend and I dug up a walnut stump with the intentions of using it as handles for the landing nets I build, but, I never got around to cutting the stump. I decided to cut it up last fall and turn some bowls out of it instead. This is the first one and I had some bad checks in this one. I think I screwed up by boiling it and then putting it in my dryer instead of a paper bag, which caused it to dry too fast and check. Lesson learned. Size is 15 x 3 finished with walnut oil and beeswax. C&C welcome.
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[Jack Mincey]

WOW, what a beautiful bowl. Nature sure gave you some great wood to work with.
Jack

[Russell Eaton]

That is a thing of beauty.

[David E Keller]

Nice work with a gorgeous piece of wood!

[Harry Robinette]

Philip
Nice,very nice. I really like the wood but also the shape,can,t wait to see what else you do with the rest of your stump.
Harry

[Rich Aldrich]

Philip - Nice bowl and nice piece of walnut.

[Richard Madden]

I sure do like that wood, and the bowl you found inside is very nice. Thanks for sharing.

[Baxter Smith]

Lots of character in that wood. Great way of showing it off!

[Michael James]

Beautiful chunk of walnut there...nice work! I would never have thought about putting a piece in the dryer.... hmmmmm.

[dan carter]

That wood is a beauty. Look forward to other pieces that come from that stump.

[Mike Cruz]

I just love it, really, just love it.

[John Keeton]

Philip, I am sure the landing net handles would have been nice, but this is such a much better use for that wood!! Great bowl!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow - that sure is a beautiful bowl! Great looking wood!

[bob svoboda]

Great looking bowl-really glad that wood found its way to your lathe!