Black Cherry

[Mark Cothren]

I've been turning a little...:)

Black Cherry Salad Bowl - nothing remarkable about it... just big for me and what I think is a nice chunk of Cherry... spent a lot of time sanding on this one. Three coats of Mineral Oil wiped on for a finish.

Now Andy, THIS is an ice cream bowl....;)

12-1/2" OD
5" tall
5/8" wall thickness

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/NewBigCherry01.jpg

[Dick Parr]

Very nice Mark, looks great

[Michael Stafford]

The clarity of the grain shows the effort you put into sanding it, Mark. Extra effort always pays off and this bowl is the dividend. Nice work!:D

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nice looking bowl Mark! Nice...........

[David Fried]

Very nice!
I like the shape and color.
The walls give it a nice solid look that's not too heavy.

Besides OD, height and the usual info maybe we need to start including how many gallons of ice cream it holds. This looks like 1 1/2 - 2. Sounds like Andy's bedtime snack :D

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

That one's a "PIE ALA MODE" bowl. Lookin' good!

Bruce

[Corey Hallagan]

Sweet looking cherry bowl Mark!! Nice job!

Corey

[John Hart]

I stole the picture and blew it up. Geez Mark...that thing must have 20 different distinctive colors...including pink!!
Wonderful form too.

I think I'd fill it with Cheerios for a night time snack.;)

[Chris Barton]

I've been turning a little...:)

Black Cherry Salad Bowl - nothing remarkable about it...

I beg to differ, it is remarkable! Nice bowl Mark! I don't think even Andy could eat all the ice cream this one would hold. But, he would enjoy the experience. A great bowl of ice cream in a truely great bowl. Keep this one for yourself!

[Mike Ramsey]

Great form Mark! Looks like it needs some Butter Pecan!

[Mark Cothren]

I stole the picture and blew it up. Geez Mark...that thing must have 20 different distinctive colors...including pink!!

John, I have a piece of this same wood with your name on it, so you'll get to see it up close....;)

[Jim Ketron]

Oh Yea!
Nice one Mark!

[Curt Fuller]

I'd say that's most definitely very remarkable! That a beautiful piece of wood and the shape is perfect. The oil really brings out the beauty in the wood too.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Mark that is one awesome bowl. I like the fit and finish of it. Great work.

[Andy Hoyt]

Buuuuuurrrrrrrrpppp!

Thanks, Mark! I needed a refill.

Good looking ICBM ya got there. well done.

[Travis Stinson]

Yessir! That's a beauty for sure. Nice job Mark.:cool:

[Jim Becker]

I really like that piece, Mark. Great "functional" form that looks just beautiful. (Of course, it would look even better filled with Friendly's Forbidden Chocolate...and the spoon in my hand... :D)

[Barry Stratton]

This is one NICE, BIG bowl. Shows off the grain and color real well. I can only dream of doing something like that.

I don't get all the ice cream comments though. A cherry bowl of that size and awesome caliber deserves more in it than ice cream .......... Like a boiled up mess of these.......
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[John Hart]

John, I have a piece of this same wood with your name on it, so you'll get to see it up close....;)

Don't tease me baby:D

[Raymond Overman]

Very nice bowl Mark. The color, grain, and shape are excellent. I think you did a great job getting that "string drop" curve and the symetry of the grain shows that you put some thought into it. That's a world class bowl Mark.

[Glenn Hodges]

I like these classic lines on this timeless bowl design. You have done a very good job on keeping ture to a form that needs little improvement. The black cherry is just about my favorite.

[Sparky Paessler]

Great looking bowl Mark! I love how cherry looks and turns. One of my favorite woods. Great job on the finish, really shows off the wood grain.
(I have got to get back to turning!).

[Ed Scolforo]

Mark, That bowl's a beauty! Great wood and form. I know what you mean about sanding. I wish there was a faster way.
Ed

[Dennis Peacock]

It turned out beautifully Mark!!!! Very nice!!! I know ya'll already know this, but the pic just doesn't do it justice. I got to see if before final doin's and it was purdy then.

Great job Mark!!!!

[Keith Burns]

Thats a winner for sure Mark:) :)

[Pete Jordan]

Mark,
Since my wife tells me I'm too fat, I am looking for large salad bowls and you have a wonderful one!
Pete

[John Hart]

Mark,
Since my wife tells me I'm too fat, I am looking for large salad bowls and you have a wonderful one!
Pete

Sooo....Do you wear the Salad Bowl like a Thong?:confused: :D

[Pete Jordan]

Sooo....Do you wear the Salad Bowl like a Thong?:confused: :D
Don't get me mixed up with those thong people. I have enough problems!

Pete

[Bob Noles]

Mark,

That bowl is remarkable to say the least (pun intended) :D

You achieved such clarity in the finish. Your efforts really shine thru on this one. Beautiful job. I may have to go black cherry hunting in the woods around here after seeing yours. I'd bet that would make some pretty pens as well.