Ambrosia Maple Bowl

[Michael Stafford]

Here is a couple of pictures of my second alcohol dried bowl, an Ambrosia Maple bowl turned from a blank my wife bought for me at Christmas. It is roughly 4"tall and 7" in diameter. So far I am enjoying my adventures in green wood turning and alcohol drying. I have been using a moisture gauge to determine when the wood is no longer giving up moisture and when it is in the range of 12-14% I figure it is good to go...

Comments appreciated...

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Great job on the bowl. I really love Ambrosia Maple. You have done the blank VERY proud!

[Steve Inniss]

Big Mike,
Great shape ...and wood. Did you flatten the bottom slightly or is it a rounded lap bowl? -Steve

[Ernie Nyvall]

Really nice bowl Mike. Smooth round.

Ernie

[Tom Pritchard]

Wow Mike, that is just beautiful! Great shape, wonderful wood, and an excellent finish. That bowl is outstanding. Great job!

[Michael Stafford]

Thank you gentlemen. I appreciate the positive feedback. :)

Steve, there is a tiny foot about 2" in diameter that the bowl sits on and provides a recess for my name, date and wood species.... ;)

Thanks again for the feedback.

[Terre Hooks]

Pretty neat.

[Don Henthorn Smithville, TX]

You did that piece of maple proud, Mike. Great form and nice finish.

[Jim Ketron]

Looks Great Mike!
I like the continous curve! great markings you cant beat the looks of Ambrosia Maple and this is a good example of it!
Now aren't you glad I hounded you to give the green wood and alky a try:D
Jim

[Dick Parr]

Great looking bowl Mike. :) I like the way the top starts to come back over and ya got to love ambrosia maple.

Very pretty Mike :) ;)

[Glenn Hodges]

Beautiful wood and form, keep the pictures comming.

[Kurt Aebi]

Nice shape, Mike,

I like the "roundness" and the way you did the inside.
I have always loved the finish you achieve - great looking piece.