elm bowl

[Richard Jones]

From an elm limb (B-I-G limb!) that a clearing friend gave me last year. Couple of holes that most people around here seem to like. Approx. 10 x 3, walnut oil, buffed, waxed. I'm not crazy about the finish, just doesn't feel right to me.

C & C welcomed and appreciated.

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[Tim Rinehart]

Very nice Rich, that's some good looking elm...nicer than the stuff I have. I like how you angled the rim too, softens the appearance.
Just curious, why the buff and wax after the walnut oil? I would have been tempted to walnut oil alone and hand buff out and start using it for popcorn!!

[Harvey Ghesser]

Nice bowl, Richard. Nice grain.

[Roger Chandler]

Good lookin' elm and nice bowl!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking bowl! The finish looks great to me... what is it about the feel that you don't like?

[Richard Jones]

Tim & Steve,

I buffed it because I wanted a nice satin finish, and the WO alone was pretty dull and lifeless. Even after buffing and waxing, it still feels "grainy", that's the only word I can come up with. Not slick feeling like DO, buff and wax. Could the elm be the difference? I'll try something else on the next one.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[John Keeton]

I like the wood and the bowl! As to the finish, I have gotten to where I don't like a film finish on bowls. Seems the walnut oil does take a little while to soak in and cure, and takes a few coats - perhaps with some wax. I don't many bowls, though, and others might have some better ideas for you.

The Antique Oil is a varnish blend and does build somewhat, and sounds like you prefer that look. You can probably go over the walnut oil with the AO after a couple of weeks.

[charlie knighton]

very nice

if you do not care for the feel, you might try velvit oil, read up on it at

http://www.velvitoil.com/

i as sure Barbara Gill would be happy to help, the feel of just this oil (no buffing) is great, not exactly babies bottom , but feels good

[Bernie Weishapl]

Really nice bowl. I like walnut oil and then wax finish for utility items. I love the soft feel of it.

[Kathy Marshall]

Very nice bowl Richard and some nice looking elm!

[Cheryl A. Prince]

Wonderful bowl Richard! It makes me excited to get at the elm that's drying in my garage. Wasn't that stuff heavier than heck to move when wet though!

[Michelle Rich]

very pretty bowl..elm ( the stuff i have seen) is hard to get the wood to lay down..did you sand in reverse? Or across the grain? I'd try that. the oil may have lifted some nibs/grain

[Richard Jones]

Michelle & John,

Yes, I alternate directions when sanding. Even tried some 600 by hand. Don't get me wrong, I don't think it's horrible, just doesn't feel "right", whatever that is.

Even let this one cure out on the porch several days in the sun. Just feels different.

Thanks, I'll be a bit more vigilant next time, maybe the interlocking grain isn't quite as forgiving as some other woods. It couldn't be me...................:D

[Baxter Smith]

I can't feel it but it sure looks pretty!