My First Berger Style Scoop

[Dick Mahany]

I just finished my first Soren Berger type scoop. Several previous attempts have been disasterous so even though this is far from refined, I got it off in one piece :D. It was a humbling experience and yielded a lot of good lessons learned. Its made of Cherry, turned on 4 axis, sphere measures 2.9" OD and the overal length is 4.9", wall thickness about .18". Finshed with wanut oil. Even though the bowl is less than 3" deep it made for some definite excitement while hollowing with that little knuckle buster of a handle flying around and I've got a real appreciation for the great hollowing work I see on the Creek!

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[Eric Holmquist]

Well done! I've tried this before, and never succeeded.

[Mark Hubl]

Very nice work Dick. Multi axis stuff is very cool, plus I like user pieces like this. Glad you still have all your knuckles.

[Jim Burr]

That was tough Dick...you really pulled it off!!

[Grant Wilkinson]

Well done, Dick. I've done several now and they are still a big challenge.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Never tried one of these before but I sure like you have created! Great form!

[Kathy Marshall]

That looks great Dick!
Certainly a challenge and I'm glad you got away with all your knuckles intact!

[Thom Sturgill]

Good Job. I've made one we use for filling the coffee grinder, but it is just a bit small so I need to make another. Definitely a pucker factor with that hand spinning around, so you can understand why it keeps getting put off!

[Dick Mahany]

Thanks to all for the kind comments. Something as simple as this utilitarian piece was great fun. (I'm still looking in the shop for the handle that flew off when I orbited the first one ;) )

[Baxter Smith]

Neat scoop Dick! Definitely looks like it would be fun to try!

[Dave Carey]

Excellent! I've got the knuckle busting part of the process down pat but have yet to pull off a scoop worth keeping. My hat is off to you! Cheers

[Mike Peace]

Good job. Makes me want to give it a try!

[Michelle Rich]

well done..adorable scoop.