16" Maple with some fiddle

[Bob Bergstrom]

This one is about 16" across and 3 and1/2" deep. It has some nice subtle fiddle. The wood comes from two large hard maple trees that were joined at the base. The darker color seems to be from that area facing the trunk of the second tree. The small bead was turned with a 3/8" gouge. Finish is 3 coats of Forby's Oil. I have a lot of this hard maple and it is a pleasure to turn.
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[Sean Hughto]

Wonderful subtle bowl! Love it.

[Jim Burr]

Great bowl Bob! Simple and the wood really stands out! I really like the foot too!!

[John Keeton]

Bob, I really, really like what you have done with the rim on this one (and the base)!! Beautiful wood, as well. Excellent work!

[Roger Chandler]

Quite nice, Bob! Great form and finish and your rim detail is super! Nice almost foot on the bottom......incorporated well in the curve of the bowl, yet it shows as a feature of its own............again nicely done!

[Donny Lawson]

I think the rim is a nice touch and the bowl itself has a warming touch. Great job.

[Deane Allinson]

Wow. It looks like an Impressionist landscape. I wish I could see a detail of the bead. Classy!
Deane

[Art Manansala]

Beautiful form. Funny, when I started turning bowls I always wanted to make then as deep as possible. But when I see this one it really changes my mind. Great rim as well - I'd like to see a close up on that.

Art

[Scott Hackler]

very nice Bob. I like the smooth curves and the soft glow from the finish.

[Steve Vaughan]

That is one fine looking bowl right there. I love it - simple lines make for such great detail!

[David DeCristoforo]

Top notch. I really like the subtile figure, the beautiful rim detail and the nice surprise on the bottom.

[Baxter Smith]

Great bowl! Understatedly elegant!

[Greg Just]

very nice bowl. I like the detail on the bottom.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice bowl Bob. Love the simple form and rim treatment.

[Frank Drew]

Lovely wood, Bob, and super nice turning; elegant is the word that comes to mind.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Thanks to all for the kind words. I'll post a close up of the rim as soon as I can. My daughter's soccer team plays two games today and I'm the official filmer. She is a high school coach.

[Richard Jones]

Bob,

Love the rim treatment. From the top view, it almost looks like a bead.

Thanks for sharing.

Rich

[David Reed]

Bob, this is a very nicely executed bowl. the understated design, the well done sweeping curves and the rim treatment really showcase this nice wood.

[John Hart]

The rim and base certainly stand out on this piece. Very nice overall too.

[bob svoboda]

Really like the form and detail, and, the wood works perfectly with this piece. Nice.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Here's a couple shots of the rim. Biggest tip in turning beads on a rim is to keep the handle of the tool parallel to the floor and the flute rolled over 90 degrees. http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn274/bbergst/IMG_4476.jpg
http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn274/bbergst/IMG_4475.jpg

[Jim Adkins]

I really like this piece, nice rim, nice foot and a good finish.

[Dan Forman]

Really nice, I agree with the folks who used "elegant". The top picture looks like it could be a seascape, with waves crashing against a rocky shore.


Dan