Cherry bowl from the Rikon

[Jim Davenport]

After my previous disaster, with the bowl coming out of the chuck, and shattering, I've managed to finish another cherry bowl. This time I listened to the sage advice from all you creekers, and used the tailstock as much as possible when I turned the bottom.
It's sanded to 400, and finished with Watco oil, asper Bill Grumbine.
Thanks Bill, for producing a great Video. If any of you other "rookies" haven't got Bill's video yet. Get it. it's great. I learned a lot watching it.
Oh, here's photo's for the "PP".

[Bernie Weishapl]

Yep video is great for sure. That is one nice looking cherry bowl. Form and finish look good. Nice work Jim.

[Pete Jordan]

Nice job Jim!

Did you start with green or dry wood?


Pete

[Barry Stratton]

Wow, great job Jim!!! Looks like a "user" bowl for sure.

[Keith Burns]

Great bowl Jim. Great form and finish ! Keep 'em coming !!

[Jim Becker]

Nice job on that one, Jim. Very good form. Lovely!

[Andy Hoyt]

Glad to see that Magic Garage producing some magical pieces.

Well done, Jim!

[John Timberlake]

Nice job, Jim. Like the curl in the bowl. Adds to the looks without overpowering the whole piece. Good finish too.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Just a real nice bowl Jim. The form and finsh look great.

Ernie

[Corey Hallagan]

Nice bowl Jim, that cherry looks like it had a little curl in it. Great job!

corey

[byron constantine]

That is a pretty bowl jim. What do you think of the rikon lathe as i am
thinking about getting one? Are you pleased with it and any drawbacks
if any.
Thanks byron

[Jim Ketron]

Super Job on that Cherry bowl!

[Jim Davenport]

Thanks everyone for the positive comments.
I bought a piece of 8"x8"X3" dry cherry from my local Woodcraft


That is a pretty bowl jim. What do you think of the rikon lathe as i am
thinking about getting one? Are you pleased with it and any drawbacks
if any.
Thanks byron
I really love the Rikon. I'm just a "rookie" at turning. But it has done everything I've asked it to do. Seems to have more than enough power for its size. If I had to buy it again, I wouldn't hesitate.

[Mark Cothren]

Very nice Cherry bowl, Jim! Lookin' good!

[Michael Stafford]

That looks sweet, Jim. A very fine looking bowl. Keep up the good work!:D

[Travis Stinson]

Very nice! That looks great. Keep it up!:cool:

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Yes sir, that looks really nice, love the shape and the wood.

I'll also chime in on Bill's video, I've watched it many time!

[John Hart]

Beautifully done Jim! Nice curves and finish.:)

[Jim Stoppleworth]

Jim,

Great looking bowl. Question
Did you use a wasteblock to attach the blank to the faceplate?

Jim

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Beautifully done Jim!.......great wood, form and finish!

[Mike Ramsey]

Nice job Jim! Good looking bowl!!

[Jim Davenport]

Jim,

Great looking bowl. Question
Did you use a wasteblock to attach the blank to the faceplate?

Jim
I didn't use a face plate, I used a Talon chuck, with a cut tenon. Jumbo jaws on the talon to finish the bottom.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

You and GREEN did GOOD!!

Nice Bowl.

Bruce

[Rich Stewart]

That is one fine looking bowl. Verry classic shape. Do a box now.