First Bowl from my 46-460 :)

[Scott Gibbons]

This is my first "solo" bowl. I have made a few back with my father a few years ago and I finally got around to getting my own lathe. the form is not exactly what I was going for, but I am happy with it :) I found that what I have pictured in my head and what I can get the tools to do is a bit different right now LOL

C&C appreciated!

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[Mike Willeson]

Looks good Scott. What kind of wood and what are the dimensions?

[Scott Gibbons]

Thanks Mike,
The bowl is about 6" x 3" and I am pretty sure it is a piece of spalted maple but I am not 100% sure.

[Jim Burr]

Nice work Scott! It will be a rare occasion that your thoughts become reality in wood! Not impossible, just takes practice! I seem to remember a bowl like that not to long ago in my past! Sign and date it...then watch yourself learn!

[Scott Gibbons]

Thanks Jim!

[Russell Eaton]

Welcome to the vortex. It is a fun trip. Always try to keep the first one. Great job.

[Dennis Ford]

It looks good.
Learning to make what you have planned (some of the time) takes a little practice.
Learning to make what you have planned (most of the time) takes a lot of practice.
Learning to make what you have planned (all of the time) ain't gonna happen.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice first bowl. Make sure you sign and date it. A few years from now you can see where you started.

[Thomas Heck]

Good job! It is one of a kind. That's the thing about turning. No two bowls are alike.

[Michael Menzli]

Looks great man..im with you on many fronts. I will say that I dont think this is maple fwiw...perhaps its the angle or photos

[Scott Gibbons]

Thanks all for the comments!

[Brian Effinger]

Good job Scott. It is a nice bowl. As for improvement, the saying "How do you get to Carnagie Hall? Practice!" applies here. The more you do, the better your tool control, and the more your pieces fit your vision. :)

[Dan Forman]

Congrats on a fine first effort!

Dan

[Ed Morgano]

Nice first bowl. Here's looking forward to many more. Welcome to the vortex.

[Scott Gibbons]

Thanks!! :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Scott - congrats on your first bowl! Sure is some pretty wood!

Looking forward to seeing bowl #2! The journey is a lot of fun - especially when you start getting into creating curves! Have fun with it!!

[Scott Gibbons]

Thank you!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Scott - if you ever get up to da U.P. - be sure to stop in! Might be able to save you a few months in your learning cycle!!

[Scott Gibbons]

That alone may be worth the drive up!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Understand that if you drive up here... you may not want to go home! This is some beautiful country!!

[Scott Gibbons]

WOW you are really up the UP! The UP for me is Traverse City LOL

I bet it is beautiful there.

[Jeff Fagen]

Looks like you are on your way.I've had my 46-460 for 9 mo.and haven't been disappointed.Today I turned my largest bowl yet,12"and it worked great.Keep up the good work. :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

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