Bugs eye view of black locust...

[Dan Forman]

No actual bugs, but I turned this bowl the other day, took some pictures with my 90mm macro lens to see what the wood looks like close up, thought they looked pretty cool, so thought I'd share them. This was the result of my first try at high speed sanding with the angle grinder. First closeup represents about one square inch, the last about half that. Bowl is about 7 x 2 3/4"

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[John Keeton]

Dan, nice bowl, and very impressive pics!! No hint of sanding marks, and I suspect if they were going to show, they would show on locust.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking bowl! Sure is some pretty wood!

[Jim Burr]

That really stepped up your game Dan! Good choice!!

[Scott Lux]

I really like the bowl. It looks substantial, which I prefer. I understand the urge to make thin bowls, but I prefer them solid, even hefty. Makes me think it will last a while.

Love the macro shots of the Black Locust. It is becoming a favorite wood of mine as I use it more. Try putting it under a black-light. It will fluoresce bright green. Cool stuff.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice bowl Dan. I do like your rim on it. I found black locust when dry to be like concrete.

[Jon Nuckles]

Nice bowl and pictures, Dan. Very courageous of you to show such extreme close ups of your work! That is a good advertisement for your method. My arms still throb when I recall turning dry black locust.

[Bill Wyko]

Excellent bowl and incredible pictures, way to go Dan!