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Gary Herrmann
03-12-2007, 8:26 PM
I made a plum bowl for my neighbor in repayment for the plum tree trunk I got from him after the ice storm back in December. I think I did ok on the shape. I know I have a lot to learn yet. Thanks for the tips on turning out of round wood.

This was my first experiment with DNA drying. Stuck it in a bucket for 2 days, let it dry on a rack for almost two weeks. Seems pretty stable. 5.5" diameter, 2" tall.

I think the wood itself is really pretty tho. I guess Plum sapwood has all the color...

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David Little
03-12-2007, 8:32 PM
You did great! Like the color of the plum and love the form.
Keith Burns
03-12-2007, 8:34 PM
Very nice bowl Gary ! Nice form and finish.:) :) DNA works great, I love it and wouldn't be without it. Just keep in mind that like any drying method, you will lose one every now and then.

By the way, I think you are on my list aren't you?
Bob Hallowell
03-12-2007, 8:41 PM
Gary, Very pretty bowl nice form and woo.

Bob
Christopher K. Hartley
03-12-2007, 8:45 PM
Beautiful Job Gary, I believe your neighbor will love it! I like the wood too!:)
Jim Becker
03-12-2007, 9:01 PM
Just plum nice!!!! (really!)
Brian McInturff
03-12-2007, 9:18 PM
Gary,
Gorgeous bowl. And great job on the finish!!
Brian
Bernie Weishapl
03-12-2007, 9:20 PM
Gary the bowl is a beauty. Awesome job. I like the form and finish.
Steve Schlumpf
03-12-2007, 9:58 PM
Amazing little bowl Gary! Love the wood, the form and of course the finish. Very nice work!
Gary Herrmann
03-12-2007, 10:00 PM
Very nice bowl Gary ! Nice form and finish.:) :) DNA works great, I love it and wouldn't be without it. Just keep in mind that like any drying method, you will lose one every now and then.

By the way, I think you are on my list aren't you?

Either I'm feeling a tug on my leg, or I missed a list post somewhere...
Christopher Hunter
03-12-2007, 10:15 PM
Cool, cool, job..
great form and color...
Keep it up !!!
--Chris
Ken Fitzgerald
03-12-2007, 10:18 PM
That's certainly a beauty Gary!
Ken Fitzgerald
03-12-2007, 10:20 PM
Either I'm feeling a tug on my leg, or I missed a list post somewhere...

Gary.....Keith currenlty has myself and John Hart and now you on his list. I think it's list of extemely lucky folks who come up with free wood. There may be others on his list.....He's 2,000 miles away from me .....I'm not too concerned.:rolleyes:
Andy Hoyt
03-12-2007, 10:21 PM
Way to go, Gary. Looking good, real good.
Jonathon Spafford
03-13-2007, 12:15 AM
Looks beautiful! You did a great job!

Plum is hard wood to dry, isn't it!
Glenn Hodges
03-13-2007, 9:55 AM
Plum is one of my favorite woods. The older the more heartwood, thus, the more beauty. This one is very nice, thanks for showing it to us.