Walnut Bowl

[Phil Powell]

Here's a photo of one of my latest. This is a 12"+ walnut bowl with
great figure and a carved rim. One of a small series of bowls with
carving. Finally some sun today!

[George Conklin]

Beautiful indeed, Phil. Love the rim treatment. Thanks for sharing.

[George Van]

Whata Rim! I like it Phil. The wood ain’t too shabby either. How about a shot at the foot? I like the way the bead stands on it's own against the carving, good job.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow Phil - that's beautiful! Love the carved rim and color of the wood. Very nice work!

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Hmm, cracks and lots of end grain tear-out,:eek: Phil, I bet those logs give a lot of pleasure as you enjoy the peace and quiet of nature on that hillside from that deck. Now, let's get to the bowl. Very nice indeed!! I love the form and the rim treatment. Did you use the indexer on the rim? Beautiful wood as well. Good one!!:)

[Bernie Weishapl]

That is a beauty Phil. I really like the form, finish and carving. Nice job.

[Phil Powell]

George, Here's the two photos that were missing.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Phil...........Great graceful form....beautiful wood and the rim treatment is stunning!

[John Miliunas]

Wow! Love the form and finish on that, Phil. The carving really sets it off beautifully! Nice job. :) :cool:

[Phil Powell]

Thanks Creekers, I appreciate your kind comments. Chris, I didn't use
the index. I put the tool rest level with the middle of the bowl and used
a pencil on the rest to mark guide lines on the rim to help with pushing
the V-gouge. I do enjoy th deck but what you're not seeing is the large
clear water lake that's just twenty feet off the deck to the right. The ice
is beginning to disappear today. Must be mud season soon.

[Ron Raymond]

Very nice, Phil!

[Jonathon Spafford]

Wow... that turning is fantastic! The grain is wonderful, and the rim with the carving and bead is awesome! That is one smashing bowl ;)

[George Van]

Had to escape! 16” of snow with more on the way, left Friday. It was 76 degrees last night at the PHX airport. Hopefully I will not have to plow when I return. Thanks for the extra views, that is a nice piece of walnut. George

[Frank Kobilsek]

Phil,
Excellent piece.
Frank

[Mike Vickery]

I love the rim treatment.

[Paul Engle]

Home run Phil. wowzer, I will be making my next walnut bowl like yours, I am inspired and hope you do not mind me copying your design somewhat.Just stunning.:D

[Mark Pruitt]

Beautiful bowl, Phil! The profile, the rim treatment, the proportions are all great.

[Tom Sherman]

Yep I do believe that's a keeper. Nice work Phil

[Ed Scolforo]

Phil, nice rim detail on a great piece of walnut.
Ed

[Phil Powell]

Again thanks for the good replies. I really enjoy making these things
and seeing the support has got me going to the studio much more often.
Everyone turn pots!

[Curt Fuller]

I like the backdrop and the shadows and lighting you ended up with in this picture. Somehow we always try for the fancy professional photo look but this really makes this bowl stand out.

The wood and shape are both very nice but the carving really makes it a beauty. I'm curious how you carved it, hand tools or power carver? It sure looks good.

[Neal Addy]

Very nice work! The rim detail really sets it apart.

[Phil Powell]

Curt,
I used a palm V gouge and a lot of pushing. If I do it again I'm
going to put some power to the gouge.

[Glenn Hodges]

Phil, this one shows your expertise and dillegence has paid off to produce what myself and others call a work of art. I appreciat you sharring it with us.