Maple bowl

[Kelvin Burton]

Finished this bowl last week then gave it to the friends who provided the Mesquite. Approx. 9" x 4", finished with Teak Oil and 7 coats of WOP, then buffed. It seemed like the end grain would never stop soaking up the WOP! C&C welcome.
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[Greg Just]

Kelvin:

Very nice bowl. The grain in the shot of the bottom almost looks 3-D. I have been turning some maple lately and know what you mean about it soaking up the poly.

[John Keeton]

Nice work, Kelvin, and a beautiful piece of wood! I haven't done much with mesquite, but I have found that a coat or two of shellac really helps seal a piece and get a much quicker build of WOP.

[Roland Martin]

Nice bowl and a really nice piece of wood.

[bob svoboda]

Love the form and the wood is spectacular. Nicely done!

[Dennis Ford]

Good job on that bowl! Giving a bowl to people who give you wood is a good way to have plenty of turning wood.

[Dan Forman]

Very nice, looks like it was starting to spalt, which would encourage increased uptake of finish.

Dan

[jwjerry w kowalski]

Kelvin, very nice wood and a beautiful finish, sometimes I like a heavier bowl and I like this one.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work on the bowl Kelvin - sure like the way the grain was highlighted with your finish! Bet your friends love it!

[David E Keller]

Lovely wood and a striking finish... Nicely done! JK's suggestion about using shellac will help prevent the wood from soaking up so much finish.