Chakte Kok bowl

[Brett Baldwin]

This was my project this weekend just before I decided to finally put more lights in the shop. I had so many catches on this because of poor visibility that I went Sunday and picked up two 8' flourescents just to add a bunch of ambient light. My one horse garage now has lots of lumens in it.

In any case, this is a 5"x2" candy type bowl out of chakte kok. The finish is shellac and wax with a buff for good measure. Unfortunately my other pictures came out really bad so this is the winner. At least the color came out good.
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[John Hart]

To look at it, I wouldn't think you had a bit of trouble. Pretty lil' bowl. I like the rim treatment too. Nice work!:)

[Keith Burns]

Looks good Brett !! Nice form and finish:) :)

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is one beautiful bowl! The wood is gorgeous as is the form. Does the wood lose its red color in time like many of the other red colored woods?

[Neal Addy]

Very pretty piece. Can't see any tear-out from here. Good job getting rid of it!

[Brett Baldwin]

I appreciate the compliments guys. Jonathon, I don't know for sure but I believe it will lose its color eventually. It won't get much sun in the livingroom though so it should keep the color for a while. I really think the wood pulled the majority of the weight in this piece.

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Brett. What are you talking about tear out and catches.:eek: :eek: You did a fine job on it Brett.

[Glenn Hodges]

It looks just fine to me, but thanks for giving me some good reasons for catches.....if anyone asks.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Love the color Brett! Nice form and finish!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Nicely done Brett!

[Paul Engle]

Nice stuff man, I really like the red and the rim treatment. Chocolate will look good in it...:D

[Earl Reid]

I like the bowl, Brett.Looks like a good bowl for M/Ms :)

Earl

[John Chandler]

I like the shape - you did a good job. Nice looking wood.