A Good Day Coring

[Nate Davey]

I'm no Baxter Smith or Reed Gray, but I was finally able to successfully core this bowl. The big bowl is 13" in diameter and I left it 1.5" thick. Now they are wrapped in paper drying. A couple shots of the "work site"... John Keeton avert your eyes. Learned some good lessons on this one that should help with the next few. As an aside, I'm really impressed with the camera on the new iPhone.

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[John Keeton]

Nate, fine looking bunch of rough outs!!! I will give you a one-day pass on the shop condition - looks like you have been too busy!;)

And, yes, I am impressed, too, with the pics - look pretty good!

[Jim Burr]

Two thinks catch my eye..great coring job!!! If I ever get my 1642 out of the box I want to have a lash at that! And you have a really good lung saver on! Well done on both counts sir!!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well done Nate. Can't wait to see them finished.

[Bob Bergstrom]

Coring is the best way to go. For the number that you hole, you'll get better and better at success. Having access to half logs of ample size will give that practice and lead to some really nice nested bowls.

[Mike Cruz]

With all the ambrosia maple I've got, I really have to break out my corer. You have me itching to try it. Thanks for posting this!

[Nate Davey]

Mike, go for it. There's a bit if a learning curve but starting with wet Maple is the best way to start. Dry Walnut........not do much.

[Kathy Marshall]

Nice job Nate!

[Baxter Smith]

Looks good Nate. A lot less mess too!;):)

[Dan Forman]

This your first time using it? I have to give mine a try soon. Looks like things turned out well.

Dan

[Nate Davey]

Dan, this is my first successful coring. I've got plenty of cored outer bowls and very shallow inners.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Well your photos sure make it look like you had fun! Congrats on your successful coring job!