Box Elder Bowl

[Wayne Bitting]

This bowl was the first in almost a year for me (been doing lots of smaller stuff). The new power sanding setup works great. Bowl is about 7"x2.5". I wanted it to be thinner but this rotten chunk of wood was beating me up and I decided to stop before I got hurt. Oiled, wipe on poly, and then buffed. I included a pic of the wood before spinning, I'm hoping to get into that habit so I can remember the starting point. Any comments?

Also anyone want to tell me about their worst nightmare turning? Thanks for stopping by!

[Keith Burns]

Nice bowl Wayne. Wood definately has a lot going on and you picked a nice form to show it off ! Great job:) :)

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great bowl Wayne. You did a mighty fine job on it. Wood is doing some talking.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Wayne! Love the curl mixed with all the bark inclusions! Great form and finish!

[Bob Hallowell]

Wayne, that is a very nice bowl. Shows off the wood very well.

Bob

[TYLER WOOD]

Very nice finish. GLOSSY! The wood has great character. Nice form, overall a great piece. WELCOME BACK. You can't resist the pull of the vortex forever:cool:

[Tom Sherman]

Excellent bowl Wayne, great finish also.

[Patrick Taylor]

Awesome! The inclusions and quilting are beautiful. Great treatment of a great piece of wood. :)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Nice one Wayne.