Thomas Canfield
12-23-2014, 10:52 PM
This is a 18.5 D x 5"H dead pine tree bowl. The trunk had a lot of shake in it and even this section had some loose ring section area. It has simple oil finish for utility use holding fruit or whatever. I forgot to take a photo before loading in the fruit, 6 lbs apples, 5 lbs oranges, 8 bananas, 2 dozen snack bars, 2 candy bars, and a pineapple. It is a gift for my DIL parents that will be having 7grandchildren + many visitors at "camp" for a week. 302605302606 I filled the bowl once - next time someone else needs to go to the store.
Bowl was turned "green, mostly dry" and left for about 6 months before final sanding. It had not warped too much and was not returned except to remove the tenon and finish bottom. I did have a problem using my new vacuum chucking system since the inside had a slight warp and could not get a good seal for 4" PVC coupling size cup. Bowl not that heavy, but it does give one a surprise when it comes rolling off at 250 rpm. I remember why I do not like a vacuum, but still need to work with it.
Bowl was turned "green, mostly dry" and left for about 6 months before final sanding. It had not warped too much and was not returned except to remove the tenon and finish bottom. I did have a problem using my new vacuum chucking system since the inside had a slight warp and could not get a good seal for 4" PVC coupling size cup. Bowl not that heavy, but it does give one a surprise when it comes rolling off at 250 rpm. I remember why I do not like a vacuum, but still need to work with it.