Walnut Bowl

[Deane Allinson]

I had a 10" dry chunk of walnut and decided I would try a larger bowl. I had several issues come up. I found that I couldn't mount a 10" blank on a 10" lathe. I had to trim it to get it on. I caught a snag on the inside and the pine glue block broke in half. I glued the broken block back together and it was out of balance and I caught another snag that tore it inhalf again. removed it and glued on an ash block. Out of balance again. by the time i got in back round and the 2 snags cleared the wall thickness was down to 1/8". I felt lucky to get this one out alive. 9 1/2" dia. X 4" deep. Top 1/2 has 1/8" wall, bottom 1/4". Oil finish.
Deane

[Bill Hensley]

Well despite all the excitement I think it looks great. You get an atta boy for hanging in there!

[Dan Forman]

Good job on a tough customer!

Dan

[David E Keller]

I love it! I'm impressed with your conviction(or stubbornness;-)) in getting this piece to finished form... Looks like it was worth the trouble!

[Nate Davey]

Definitely worth the effort (frustration), Deane. Beautiful piece of walnut.

[Richard Jones]

Great looking bowl, both wood and form.

Never say die!!! I admire your tenacity.

Rich

[Steve Vaughan]

Winston Churchill said (I think it was him) to a graduating class, "Never give up. Never give up. Never, ever give up." That was his speech. You never gave up and it paid off big time! Love it and glad it - and you - survived!

[Cheryl A. Prince]

Really nice shape on your bowl Deane! Looks like it was well worth the battle.

[Peter Fabricius]

Very nice Deane;
your tenacity is impressive. I would recommend a hardwood glue block on future projects. Nicely done.
Peter F.

[Ken Glass]

Deane,
Your perseverance paid off. This bowl and some beautiful color and figure in it. Nice job saving it.

[Robert McGowen]

A nice shape and some really nice wood, Deane.

[Jon Nuckles]

Like the shape and love the wood. It was worth the several restarts.

[Carl Civitella]

I like it.. Carl

[Chip Sutherland]

great color. I like your perseverance, too. I've gone to some crazy lengths to save pieces.

[Thomas Canfield]

Deane,

It looks like you are learning how to work without a chuck and remove the glue block for a rounded look bottom. The inside and outside form of the bowl look really good with no visable flat spots and good curve top to bottom. Getting a 9 1/2" bowl off a 10" lathe is doing pretty good. Poplar works pretty well for glue blocks, and is a big step up from pine, expecially white pine.

[Bernie Weishapl]

For all the troubles Deane that sure turned out to be a pretty bowl.

[Kathy Marshall]

Great job sticking with it! Very nice shape on the bowl and the wood great!

[Michelle Rich]

The walnut stunning & the stubborness admirable! lovely bowl

[John Keeton]

It sure looks worth the effort! I am amazed you were able to end up with what you have with all the "restarts." Beautiful wood, Deane.

[Cory Norgart]

Deane, fabulous piece. I have always had trouble finishing Walnut, but it seems you have it down. Great form also, I like how thin it is,,, nice...

[Steve Schlumpf]

Sounds like you had quite the challenge to get the bowl finished but it sure was worth it! Very nice form, wood and finish! Congrats!

[Harvey Ghesser]

Success! I love it! Strong work Deane..