First Cedar Bowl

[Michael Stafford]

I got this piece of gnarly, knotty, bark included cedar at Dick Parr's barbecue. I roughed it, soaked it in alcohol and let it dry. Finished turning it this week. It is 10" in diameter and 4 inches tall. My wife collected all the good smelling chips and sewed sachet packets that we will give as gifts for Christmas.....

[Charles E. Martin V]

Very nice. I think that is probably the best example of a cedar turning I've seen. Most of the time it still looks pretty rough or there are really obvious tool marks and/or chips, but not here.:D

[Mark Cothren]

Very nice, Mike! Lots of action in that wood. I like the form a lot, too - especially the rim.

My wife also likes Cedar - better than just about any other wood I turn. She also collects the chips for the fragrance.

Thanks for the pictures!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Another beautiful piece Mike!

[Shelley Bolster]

Michael Stafford........what can I say except repeat over again - you are truly a talented man sir! That color is outstanding and the turning flawless as usual!:D

[David Wilson]

Mike
Great job and a beautiful finish

[Keith Burns]

Another first rate bowl ! That cedar makes my eyes dance. You are definately expanding my horizions. Keep it up:D

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Bowl Mike got to love the mix of sap and heartwood in this one

[John Hart]

Nice Mike. You sure get your hands on nice wood and take it to its full potential. Good idea on the wood chips too. My dressers are full of it....sorta like me!!:)

[Ed Scolforo]

Nicely done, Mike. The grain in this piece has alot going on.

[Carole Valentine]

Excellent work on cedar! I have a love/hate relationship with that stuff. I have a piece I am going to put on the new lathe tomorrow and see what I can do any better than I did on the Mini.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

All I can do is add my admiration. This is wonderful.

Bruce

[Robert Watsek]

Nicely done as usual Big Mike, great idea for the waste too.:cool:

I've been trying to get my hands on some larger pieces of cedar but havent had any luck as of yet.



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Bob

[Kurt Aebi]

Most Excellent, Big Mike!

What a great way to take care of teh shavings as well - the Mrs. surely had her thinking cap on!

Fabulous job - again - love that finish you get on these bowls!

[Chris Barton]

Stunning piece! I love the color. I am going to have to find some around here. There is plenty to be had since it grows everywhere in middle TN.