Apple bowl

[Sean Hughto]

Hey, all. Real life has gotten in the way of turning for the past several weeks. I've lurked when I could. You all seem to be continuing to do all your fantastic stuff as usual. I finally got a bit of time the last two weekends to get back on the horse. Scored a bit of local walnut and rough turned it:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5178/5466587733_5311e5acf3_z.jpg
and returned an apple piece I roughed out early in the Fall.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5480214458_9fc1d34a9f_b.jpg

Feels good to be back at a little. Hope to participate more.

Happy Spring!

[Richard Madden]

That apple bowl is very nice. Really like it. That walnut looks a winner also. Thanks for sharing.

[Jon Nuckles]

That apple looks really nice in the sunshine, and it appears to be crack-free. Also looks like a nice day there. Not only no jacket, but short sleeves as well! Color me jealous.

[Roger Chandler]

As usual, you have done a very nice piece here............glad you were able to find a little turning time...........I know it is hard for me to find some at times.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Both are really nice Sean. Really nicely done.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Watch that hot light on the roughout !!, splits are there before you know it.

Beautiful bowl you made from the Applewood, something I love turning also, it just looks so good when aged a bit :-))

[Sean Hughto]

Thanks, all.

Jon, no cracks, but that one knot (upper left) goes through - look for the sky;-) S'okay with me, but not so good for soup.

We did a taste o'Spring in Chevy Chase today. I hope yours comes soon.

[Sean Hughto]

Thanks, Leo! The roughs were coated with anchorseal. I just put 'em up here for a moment to take the shot. Walnut definitely can be crack prone; I've learned that one the hard way when I left some disk cut blanks too long before getting to the roughing.

[Greg Just]

Love the applewood bowl. I'm sure you will do just as well with the walnut.

[David E Keller]

That's a beautiful apple bowl, Sean. You do these forms so well, and I'm glad you've found some time to turn and share.

[Jim Burr]

And a happy return to you Sean! I see you haven't lost your touch!!! Beautiful bowls!!

[Baxter Smith]

Great looking apple bowl. Hope you have and post some more of it! Don't think I would ever get tired of turning or looking at it. Seems like every piece is a little different.

[Dan Forman]

Really like that applewood bowl, must have been a big tree to get all of that heartwood.

Dan

[Donny Lawson]

That sure is some beautiful Apple. I think the Walnut will turn out just as good.
Donny

[John Keeton]

Sean, you do such "clean" bowls! Really nice work on the apple, and I bet the walnut will really be nice - love the sapwood inclusions in those. They will be showpieces.

[Prashun Patel]

Your bowls are always so elegant. Thanks.

[charlie knighton]

very nice....

[bob svoboda]

Very nice job on the apple bowl, Sean. Looks light as a feather and the wood is beautiful. Those walnut blanks will make some outstanding bowls as well. Glad you are back to turning/posting.

[Tim Rinehart]

Indeed Sean, very clean look to the apple bowl. Patience pays off!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Look like some really nice sized Walnut rough outs! Should make for some great looking bowls!

The Apple bowl looks great! Love the color! Great job on the form!

Glad you are getting in some turning time!