The save

[Dave Wimmer]

After you all forgave me for saying bad words at the blown bowl, here is the save. It was donated to the local hospice for their yearly auction.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Dave looks like a nice save to me. Congrats.

[Pat Salter]

I agree, nice save, I'm going to have to go back to the other post and see if I can find the break, can't see it here.

[Bill Stevener]

Dave, I really like your save. Reminds me of a 3 month long, very heated discussion on another turning sight, involving plagiarism of others work. I did follow it closely, however never chose to get involved. It got so bad that I thought about placing a patent on the hole in bowls, so everyone would be forced to only turn plates. That would put an end to who is stealing who's bowl designs.

Any who- you did a very nice job, I am sure the winner of the auctioned piece will surely enjoy it.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[John Miliunas]

Well done, Dave and even going to a worthy cause, as well! Nice save! :) :cool:

[Dick Parr]

Congrats Dave, very nice save. I bet they loved it.;)

[Dave Wimmer]

Bill, re: the "plagiarism of others work" discussion that you mentioned was silly in my opinion. Considering the number of turners and number of years they have been turning, I can't imagine that there is a shape not yet turned.

[Keith Burns]

Thats better than a "nice" save, thats a great save. I love it:) :)

[Mark Cothren]

Very nice, Dave! Congrats!

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Piece of Ambrosia maple Dave!
Looks Great!

[Jim Becker]

Outstanding, Dave!!

[John Hart]

Way to go Dave. Funny how the damage is no longer even involved. Looks like it was meant to be that way.

[Tom Jones III]

That is beautiful! I have not been a huge fan of spalted wood but this one makes me reconsider.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Save my foot! That's just a fantastic bowl!

[Mike Ramsey]

Dave, there was no dought in my mind about you saving that piece!!
Nice of you to donate it for a good cause! Good looking bowl!!

[Jim Dunn]

Save my foot! That's just a fantastic bowl!

You couldn't have said it better Ken. I don't see a save I see a reborn bowl.

[Dave Wimmer]

Thanks Guys

[Glenn Hodges]

Glad you were able to save this gorgeous bowl and a feather in your cap for what you did with it after it was finished, congratulations.

[Ernie Nyvall]

That looks great Dave. Nice save.

Ernie