I've been bowling

[Rob Leslie]

This is a bit of a test to see if I can get a few pictures up on SMC.

I'm a new turner and I've had my lathe (PM) and bandsaw (Rikon) for a couple of months now. Most of my time has been focused on cutting/turning blanks from square stock or lumber shorts/cut offs.
69453 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=69453&stc=1&d=1186328393)

Most of the bowls are about 3" - 7" in dia. I finally located some green wood (American Elm) and have roughed out one "vase" and it is going through the DNA drying process.

I'll try posting a few close ups of some of the bowls.
69454 69455 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=69454&stc=1&d=1186328846)69456 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=69456&stc=1&d=1186329296)

And a platter...69457 (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=69457&stc=1&d=1186329296)
which I glued up from a piece of 3/4 lumber to start with a 1.5" blank.

Regards,

Rob

[Nancy Laird]

Beautiful pieces, Rob! That Zebrawood bowl just reached out and grabbed me.

What wood is the platter? Love that grain.

Nancy (138 days)

[Rob Leslie]

Nancy,

The platter is about 11" in dia., walnut from a board, and finished with Waterlox Original.

The zebrawood was a love/hate thing while it was on the lathe, with grain going in various directions causing tearout. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. It's about 6" in dia. and finished with Antique Oil.

Rob

[Brett Baldwin]

The finishing on those really stands out. Looks like you're working your way up quickly.

[GLENN THOMAS]

Looks like you have been doing this for more than A few months. Good work. Keep the pics coming.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Rob....Beautiful pieces! You are progressing rapidly and nicely!

[Mike A. Smith]

Looks like you've been bowling quite a bit. That's some really nice stuff Rob.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Way to go Rob. I really like the zebra wood. It really grabs ya. Keep'em coming.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks like you have been busy Rob! Lots of nice looking bowls! Really like the platter - you managed to really put a great finish on that walnut! Nice work - looking forward to seeing more!

[Rob Leslie]

All,

Thanks for the encouragement. I've learned a lot from this forum and I'm looking forward to trying some hollow forms in the near future.

[Jim Stoppleworth]

All,

I've learned a lot from this forum

Rob,
Nice bowls!

As a relative newbie turner (only a couple of years) aren't forums great for info. Sure is nice to be in a community where knowledge is shared.

Jim

[Nancy Laird]

Nancy, The platter is about 11" in dia., walnut from a board, and finished with Waterlox Original. It's about 6" in dia. and finished with Antique Oil. Rob

I didn't get back here until just now, but just want to tell you again how much I like this platter.

And I want to echo your comment "I've learned a lot from this forum." Not only have I learned a lot, I've also received so much encouragement and support from here that I've moved from pens to bowls--the second one is a work in progress right now. Just need to get the finish right--it's giving me fits.

Nancy (135 days)