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Rob Cunningham
12-09-2011, 9:16 AM
This is the first Beech I have ever turned. Just a plain bowl 8" diameter and 2" high. I sanded to 400 grit and finished with several coats of Tung Oil. After the oil dried, I buffed it with a 4000 grit Abralon pad and some Menzerna compound. All comments are welcome.
John Keeton
12-09-2011, 9:20 AM
Very nice form!!! I like this one Rob. One thought would be to have a more defined inner edge to the rim - not knife sharp, but more defined. Nonetheless, it is a great looking bowl!
Scott Hackler
12-09-2011, 9:28 AM
Very nice bowl. The finish looks very good and begs to be touched.
Prashun Patel
12-09-2011, 9:36 AM
Like it! I think it's hard to get feet right. This one feels right to me.
Baxter Smith
12-09-2011, 11:16 AM
Nice work on all the beech Rob. I have yet to return any of the beech I got last spring. I suppose it wont be any easier after it has dried.:)
Bill Hensley
12-09-2011, 11:38 AM
I like it and your beech has a lot more character than the stuff I turned. It's also a good wood to use for dye experiments.
Steve Schlumpf
12-09-2011, 11:42 AM
Nice bowl - I really like the grain pattern! As monochromatic as the wood is, I would think it would be a great candidate for dye!
Rob Cunningham
12-09-2011, 12:40 PM
Thanks for all the comments. I still have a little Beech left, maybe I'll try some dye on the next piece.
Jake Helmboldt
12-09-2011, 9:50 PM
Both pieces (the other bowl post) are nice, but are you sure that is beech? That doesn't have the right color or grain for beech.
Bernie Weishapl
12-09-2011, 9:56 PM
Really is a nice bowl Rob. I like your simple form. Works for me.
Harry Robinette
12-09-2011, 10:12 PM
Rob
I think this is a really nice piece if anything was to be change, I'm with JK on defining the inside of the rim.
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