Mahogany Salad bowls

[Bernie Weishapl]

Well I am in the process of making some Mahogany Salad bowls for my son and DIL. When we were down visiting a year a go and went to Williamsburg she saw some Mahogany bowls she wanted so bad. But they didn't have the money so didn't get them. So old dad is making a set for a Christmas present that we will take out to them. Just got the little ones done but no finish. Still trying to make up my mind what I want to use. Anyway they range from 7 1/4" across to 8". They are 1 3/4" deep. Took me 2 1/2 days to do these. The big block is on the lathe to be turned tomorrow. It will be 13" to 13 1/2" across and 5" to 5 1/2" deep. I will post when I get it turned. Comments and Critiques welcom.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Well done Bernie.....The kids will love them!

[Corey Hallagan]

They look excellent Bernie. Can't wait to see the whole set done and finished. I think you did a great job getting the same shape and size on them. Very nice Bernie!

Corey

[Travis Stinson]

Awesome job Bernie! You've been busy! That's a mighty fine looking set, she'll be super pleased.:cool:

[Barry Stratton]

GREAT JOB, Bernie!!! That is some production turning there. What a gift they will be.

[Jim Ketron]

Nice job Bernie!
Now that set would be just the right amount for my family!

[Tom Sherman]

Great Job Bernie, your DIL will love them I'm sure.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Wow Bernie. Great job and gift. These are going to make them very happy.

Ernie

[Blake McCully]

Hi Bernie,
Great looking bowls. Can't wait to see the big one. Check Mike Mahoney's site. He uses walnut oil either alone or with a blend of beeswax and carnuba wax. He has some for sale. You might be interested in that.

[George Conklin]

Nicely done, Bernie! I guess turning ten of the same qualifies you as a production turner?:D
Be sure to post pics after you put the finish on. :)

[Mike Jory]

Bernie;
One great thing about those bowls is that your DIL will be able to say to her guests, at one of her dinners, "My FIL made these for use, you can't find them anywhere."
Great Gift.

[Cecil Arnold]

Great gift Bernie. I agree with Blake, I've used Mahoney's finish along with Beal and it really looks nice.

[Curt Fuller]

Those are really nice Bernie. That's going to become one of those family hirloom type things.

[Ed Scolforo]

A very thoughtful and well done gift!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Hi Bernie,
Great looking bowls. Can't wait to see the big one. Check Mike Mahoney's site. He uses walnut oil either alone or with a blend of beeswax and carnuba wax. He has some for sale. You might be interested in that.

Blake I got some of his walnut oil. He told me to use the walnut oil first and then put the walnut oil/beeswax/ carnuba wax combo on after the first round of walnut oil has dried.

George I found production turning can kinda be a chore. Don't want to do that to often. I will post pictures when I get the finish on.

Thanks again for the comments. I posted the big salad bowl in another thread.

[Keith Burns]

Wow Bernie you sure have been busy. Why didn't you make a spare set while you were at it?:D Seriously they are looking good and I can't wait to see them all finished.:) :)

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Bernie, your son and DIL are going to be very happy with the set.