Second Finished Bowl

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well I got a piece of Honduran Mahogany in Saturday and it was like a dollar bill burning a hole in my pocket. Couldn't wait to try it. So today I put it on lathe. It was 8 1/4" square and 2 3/8" thick. Anyway it is dry and so could turn it to size. Mahogany turns like a dream and sands well. I had a mistake on it but didn't see it until the finish was on. I will learn to look it over a little closer next time. Getting easier after each one. Used the Sorby Hollowing/Shear Scraper to do the sides inside. Worked out well.

Forgot to say I sanded to 800 grit, used EEE-Ultra Shine and then Mylands friction polish.

What do you think?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Boy Bernie.......you keep raising the bar for those of us just beginning! Great looking bowl! I don't care if it's #2 or #200! Great looking bowl!

[Randy Moore]

Bernis, I must be blind 'cause I can't find a mistake on that beautiful bowl.
What is the finish? Lools absolutely beautiful.

[Corey Hallagan]

That is a great looking table piece there Bernie. Mrs. W has to be happy with that one. Very nice Bernie!

Corey

[John Hart]

Very handsome piece Bernie...Definitely belongs out in the open. Beautiful!

[Bill Stevener]

Very nice looking bowl Bernie. You and that new scraper are doing some great work.

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

[Rich Stewart]

Wow! That is a great bowl. Nice job with the finish. I want to make one like that to replace the GLASS (gasp!) bowl I keep my walnuts in now. Keep up the good work.

[Michael Stafford]

Well done, Bernie! Ain't the spinny world a lot of fun?:D

[Curt Fuller]

Beautiful bowl Bernie. Nice finish too. You did a real nice job on the foot too. Looks very professional.

[Keith Burns]

Very nice Bernie:) :) Nice form and finish. I always have one mistake that I leave on anything I turn, that way I can identify it if somebody steals it:D :D

[Joe Tonich]

Wow.......never worked with Mahogany. Gonna have to try......that looks beautiful........:D

Joe

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Lookin' GOOD, Bernie!

Bruce

[Bob Noles]

Way to go Bernie......

Great job as always.

[Andy Hoyt]

Great job, Bernie. That mahogany sure looks nice.

[Mike Ramsey]

Bernie, good looking bowl! like that Mahogany..

[Ernie Nyvall]

Wow Bernie, that looks great. Very nice finish.

Ernie

[Bernie Weishapl]

Thanks everyone for the comments. The bowl was a lot of fun to turn. It was dry wood. I really like turning mahogany. It is one nice turning wood. It is super. I ended up putting about 3 coats of lacquer on it cause the wife wants to use it one the table for like a candy dish.

[Gary DeWitt]

Nice shape, Bernie. That mahogany does look good, doesn't it?
I can't find your "flaw" either. You can try some mineral spirits, or DN alcohol wiped on after sanding and before finishing. An old cabinet maker trick to reveal sanding flaws before commiting to a finish.
If the "flaw" is on the outside of the bowl, perhaps it's time to make some large wooden jaws (or buy the aluminum ones if you have the budget) so you can re-turn or sand out the offending spot.

[Glenn Clabo]

Nice Bernie...