Pecan utility bowls

[Dennis Ford]

I have been making a batch (there will be a total of 10 when I get the last three done) of pecan bowls. Several have handles, two are very plain and there are a couple of small platters from a crotch section. I am attaching one picture of each style. The platters have a wipe on poly finish, the rest are oiled & waxed. The small voids are filled with epoxy, the larger voids have epoxy & "green-gold stone" (from gilmerrockshop.com). The stone fill does not show up in the photos but is translucent when held up to light.

[Kelvin Burton]

Dennis, I really like the bowl with the handles. I assume you turned it with that rolled rim then cut away everything that didn't look like a handle? :) Seems like that would require very careful cutting and sanding?

[Steve Vaughan]

Those are really nice! I love pecan, and you've done a great job with these. I, too, love the one with the handles...that inspires me to look at that myself. Thanks!

[charlie knighton]

Dennis, striking, i love the look, the handles are a nice touch

[John Keeton]

Really some nice work, Dennis. I have a bowl blank from pecan - if I can do something this nice with it, I will be pleased!!

[Paulo Marin]

Dennis,
How about a small tutorial on how to make bowls with handles?
Great look... I enjoyed the potential
Paulo Marin

[Mark Hubl]

This batch of bowls is coming along quite nicely. I too am a fan of the one with the handles. They look great.

[Dennis Ford]

I will try to do a set of progression pictures of one with handles. With a little planning, they are not difficult at all.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice looking bowls. I would also like to see the progression on the handled bowl.