Walnut NE

[Travis Stinson]

I got a call about 3 weeks ago from the wife of a couple I met at the Christmas show last year. I had one similar to this one that they were eyeing, but another guy walked up and bought it out from under them. She wants to surprise her husband for their Anniversary this Sunday, will be delivering it to her today. I wasn't sure I'd be able to get it finished in time, spent the past 2 evenings buffing this big sucka........heat/humidity/sweat don't mix with carnuba wax!
19" diameter by about 6" deep on the lower walls.
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[Mark Pruitt]

Absolutely gorgeous! She will be so proud.

[George Conklin]

Interesting foot design on this one, Travis. Nicely done, as usual.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Travis that piece is a beauty. I really like the for on that one. How did you do that? Nice job.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Very, very nice Travis! I, too, like that foot design! Is that an oil finish?

[Travis Stinson]

Ken, the finish is Watco, then buffed. For the foot, turn a normal foot with the center dished out. I used a Dremel with a 1/2" sanding drum to remove all the wall of the foot except for the 3 legs, then power sanded to blend in with the body.

[Dennis Peacock]

Very pretty piece Travis.....but I'm still trying to figure out how you turned that tape measure on top of the bark edge.:confused: :p :D

[Keith Burns]

Another Stinson for sure !! Excellent form and finish and I love the feet. They add just the right amount of detail. First rate:) :) :)

[Andy Hoyt]

What? No glitter? No alumiburl embellishment? What gives?

[Randy Long]

I'm speechless!

[Curt Fuller]

Stinson pulls another one out of the hat!

Just when I think you've peaked, you take it up another notch. That's about as pretty a NE bowl as I've seen and the size makes it even more impressive.

What's next:D ?

[Corey Hallagan]

Another beauty Travis. That walnut is looks just as smooth as can be! Nice job.

Corey

[Glenn Hodges]

They should like this beauty.

[Travis Stinson]

Thanks guys. She loved it.....everyone's happy.:D

[Mark Cothren]

Great bowl, Travis! I haven't finished one this big yet, but I can imagine it takes some patience. Good work.

[Terry Quiram]

Travis

Love the Walnut. I haven't been lucky enough to keep the bark on . Did you CA the bark? Great looking BIG bowl.

[Arthur Stinson]

A beautiful bowl Travis. I showed my wife your work and said that you were a long lost cousin. She didn't buy that but if she gets near your work she would be getting the card out.

[Dave Ray]

Really pretty Travis, the clor is breath taking. What you did with the feet is super. Thank you for the lesson

[Travis Stinson]

Terry, yes, I CA'd the bark before the final cuts for a little insurance.
Arthur, you never know! ;) You might be my long lost rich Uncle.:D

[Ernie Nyvall]

Those feet are just as cute as a bugs ear. Beautiful bowl Travis.