Finally, a bowl!

[Joe Tonich]

I was finally able to get a little shop time this weekend and played on the lathe. :) This bowl came from one I started last winter that I blew out the bottom and couldn't figure out how to mount it again. The Jumbo-Jaws that SWMBO got me for my Birthday saved me and I was able to turn a tennon on it. It warped pretty bad and I have to confess my scraper and 60grit did most of the saving on it. It's from a neighbors Maple that they cut down. Sides are about 3/8" thick as I'm tired of these things exploding when I get them thinner! :( I used Velvit Oil for the finish.

Joe

[Jason Roehl]

Good save, Joe! I like bowls with a little heft to them--lets you know you're holding something and don't have to be afraid you're going to break it (once it's off the lathe, of course!!! :D ).

[Doug Jones]

Hey Joe, I like your bowl very much. I'm not a turner so I really enjoy seeing all the projects turned by ya'll. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Don Farr]

Great bowl! I'm a newbie turner and hope to be able to do work like that soon. Thanks for sharing.