Maple plate/bowl

[Ben Werner]

Turned this last night, out of a chunk of firewood so i'm hoping that it wont move.... we shall see... anyway its maple, 5 1/4 dia 1 high and foot is 1 3/4 and the rim is 1/8 but the bottom is thinner... not quite sure how thin... but thin... so yup, what do ya think?? oh poly on the outside and mineral oil + beeswax on inside.... so, would you call it a plate or a bowl??

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[Jim Becker]

I call it "outstanding". This isn't the easiest form to turn due to the sharp corners and the flat bottom...you nailed it.

I'm curious why you choose to use different finishes on the outside and inside. Do tell... :)

[Ben Werner]

well i thought that.... well.... um.... good question.... uhhh oh i think i wanted it foodsafe.... or maybe i thought it was to fragile for poly for which i use a somewhat firm press.... i think that was my reasoning.... :D:D:o:o:confused::confused::p:p

Thanks :D

[Jim Becker]

All finishes sold today are "food safe" once fully cured.

BTW, reasoning requires thinking which is not allowed during the holidays!! :D :D :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Ben - nice work! Reminds me of a layered cake pan.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ben I call that a beauty. Nice job.

[John Hart]

I think Steve got it right.....not a bowl OR a plate.....It's a pan!;) No matter what you call it....It's very nicely done Ben. :)

[Tom Sherman]

I agree nice bowl/plate/pan thingee:D All kidding aside, nicely done.

[Pat Doble]

I might go with 'dish'. I've got a piece in the dishsoap bath right now that's shaped somewhat similarly.

Nice job on it.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Ben, firewood huh? I think it's a winner! I like the crisp form.:)