Manitoba Maple bowl.

[Rob Boesem]

I've finally gotten to the point that I have some dry blanks to choose from.....Here's my latest from the "wood pile". :)

Manitoba Maple (Box Elder to some :) ), 13" diameter and 4" tall. Finished with food safe oil and wax blend.

Sorry my pics aren't the greatest.

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[Paul Engle]

Nice salad bowl you got there Rob! That " maple " has some nice chattanoiance for sure .

[Allan Ferguson]

A nice shape, pretty wood and a good job of turning.

[Gus Dundon]

Maple looks great with the finish. Great job on the bowl. It turned out nicely.

[Brian Kent]

I just love the look of Box Elder, which I now know is also Manitoba Maple. Beautiful.

[Ted Reischl]

Gorgeous! Simply Gorgeous!

[Rob Boesem]

Thank you for the kind words everyone!!! :)

I'll admit, I'm pretty happy with it....Our turning club was fortunate to get the trunk of this tree form our local tree service guy, that was taking this tree down out of a yard....There was so much beautiful wood, that most members of our club took numerous blanks. This is the first piece I've finished out of what I got.

[Mike Cruz]

Beautiful wood, and nice shape to that bowl, too! Winner!!!!