Walnut Bowl

[Bernie Weishapl]

Had another lady came in before we left for the funeral and wanted a bigger bowl than I had down at the art gallery. So I had a 15" piece of walnut that was about 4" thick. She told me it was for mainly a fruit display bowl and may use it at times for dinner rolls but that she wanted it shiney. So I finished up this piece on Monday and it is 13 1/2" X 3 1/2". It has 9 light coats of WOP. Not sure about that much shine but she saw it today and is extremely pleased plus she handed me a check for $75.:D I told her I would like it to cure for a couple of weeks and she said that was fine. I was pleased with the outcome especially using the new sanding routine up to 600 grit.

[Robert McGowen]

If the customer is happy, then you are happy! Nice looking bowl, Bernie.

[Tony De Masi]

Nice one again Bernie. Great job.

[Harvey Ghesser]

That one's a beauty, Bernie!

[Eric Gourieux]

Nice job, Bernie! Congrats on the sale.

[Joshua Dinerstein]

While I wouldn't like it on every bowl, I love the shine on this one. Especially knowing what it will be used for.

For the little woman I typically just use oil and while she loves that she is never sure if it is "clean". With that well finished a bowl and that shiny the LOML would always know if it was "clean" or not. Very will done. And thanks for the inspiration. Time to make her one with 9 coats of WOP.

Joshua

[Doug W Swanson]

Great bowl, Bernie! The customer is happy so that's all that matters!

[Steve Vaughan]

That's cool too. I really like that first shot...looks like it filled with water I think. Congrats on that sale too!

[Jim Burr]

Big ol' bowl Bernie!! Great looking walnut, so if she likes it...stamp it sold and move on. I'd like to see that one with a stealth finish on it. Nice to see you've put the tires in the garage and will be turning a bit!

[charlie knighton]

very nice Bernie, btw, do you have something to measure the rings on the bottom, i usually do only one or two, not three

well done

[Doug Herzberg]

Dang that's shiny. Pretty, too. The grain turned out nice.

[Roger Chandler]

REAL Puuurrrrr - D! Good job Bernie!

[Steve Campbell]

Bernie I sure do like this one. Walnut is just about my favorite. Love the finish.

Steve

[Allan Ferguson]

It is a gem.

[Mike Cruz]

Nuttin' like walnut to put a smile on my face... I can smell it from here....mmmmmmmmmmmmm.

That sure turned out nice! That the customer loved it was a plus. And that you got a check for it is the exclamation point!

[Joe Meirhaeghe]

Great looking Bowl Bernie. I love shiny things especially walnut.

[Rob Price]

Walnut is definitely one of my favorites. Great bowl.

[Thomas Heck]

Great looking bowl! I bet you can see yourself in that one.

[Greg Just]

beautiful bowl Bernie!

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice Bernie and congrats on the sale!

[Donny Lawson]

WOW!!!!!!!! You need sun glasses for that one. I love it. To me, the more it shines the better. Great piece.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Ooohh! Now that is just slap pretty! Beautiful work Bernie - amazing finish!! Thanks for sharing!

[John Keeton]

Way to go, Bernie!! Excellent bowl, nice wood, and nicer check!

[Bill Bolen]

Gorgeous piece Bernie. I must have missed something....what is the "new sanding routine"?

[Bob Bergstrom]

Bernie that looks like it was finished with liquid glass. Great job of turning and spend that money on some sunglasses to look at the bowl.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks everyone. It is good to be back turning. I have about 30 more of thes blanks that I hope to core. Hope they all sell this well.

Mike Cruz the shop did smell great. 4 walnut bowls sure did make it smell good in there.

[Dan Forman]

That's a beauty, and she sure does shine! Doesn't that walnut smell good?

Dan

[Michelle Rich]

yep, Bernie the sanding well into the 600's & even 800's is quite beneficial. Your finishing is glass-like (in a good way) Super big bowl!

[Greg Bender]

Bernie,
that is one fine BW plate / bowl.The finish is definitely shiney. And as far as your sanding goes I have to Thank You for posting about the supplies you got from Vince.
I broke down and ordered a complete setup from 80 to 800 grit along with the interface pads and arbors and can already see the difference. His advice did not hurt either.
Greg

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks again.

Dan the walnut sure does smell good. If I don't clean out the curlies it will smell good for a while.

Greg it sure has made a big difference in my finish on turned items. Glad to have helped.