Oak Bowl

[Bernie Weishapl]

Here is a oak bowl I just completed and was talking to Gary Max about. It is 9" across and 3 3/4" deep. I tried a new approach to finishing. After I sanded it to completion I used 220 and 320 grit dipped in antique oil. I sanded with each grit wiping with shavings after each. It really gave me a smooth surface and when dry it had filled the pores in. I have a second coat on the inside and 3 coats on the outside. The LOML said that was her new popcorn bowl so what can I say.

[charlie knighton]

very nice, Bernie what more praise than being the new popcorn bowl

[Gary Max]

Heck that came out really nice---- your package goes out in the morning mail-----:)

[John Keeton]

Lots of good movie watching in that bowl!! Nice work, Bernie.

[Roger Chandler]

I'll have to try and remember that finishing technique..........I have a lot of white oak from the Stonewall Jackson Prayer tree in my future! That turned out nice!

[Pete Jordan]

Gotta love popcorn!

I love oak bowls!

[Rich Aldrich]

Bernie - nice bowl and nice wood. I like the rim also. Oak is one of my favorites.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks to all. Roger that finish method really worked nice and left a nice smooth surface. I am going to use that method any time I have open pore wood. The slurry just fills in nicely and just give a smooth surface. Oh and it is already in her cabinet so I guess a sale is out. :D:cool::rolleyes:

Thanks Gary.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like your finish came out really nice! Pretty bowl!

[Curt Fuller]

Nice bowl Bernie. I'm a fan of oak and have always like the grain pattern and rays in it. Looks like the finish was a good deal too.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again. I was unsure about how it would turn out but using 220 and 320 it came out really nice. Using the shavings to wipe it down worked better than a rag or paper towel.

[Tony De Masi]

Nice work Bernie on what can be a tough wood to finish well. I've done the wet sanding with AO but never tried the shavings wipe before. I'll have to remember that one.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks Tony. It definitely worked better than I expected.