White Oak Bowl - Acorn like

[Tom Keen]

Piece of white oak crotch wood. 8"x5" sanded to 600, one coat of danish oil.

I was tring to keep as much of the figure and bark inclusion as possible and do something that was representative of the oak tree. I came up with an acornish shape. Feedback is welcome

Thanks for looking,
Tom

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[Brian Weick]

:) Nice Job! Looks great! I have to get into this at some point- I don't turn bowls but I really would like to "try this out"
Nice Job!
Brian

[Dennis Peacock]

I really like the form on this one. A very good representation of an acorn and the wood looks awesome. Nice work!! :D

[Paul Engle]

Very nice , I think you got it Tom. A little texturing around the rim and perfect I'd say.

[dave barnhart]

You nailed the acorn design. Nice job. Is the any sign of checking? Or is the wood 'well aged', or did you stabilize with PEG?

[Tom Keen]

The oak was slabbed last year. It laid out in the elements all summer. After roughing, the bowl soaked in DNA for 2 days and dried for a couple of weeks. I stuck it in the mircowave for few mins and turned it. It should change shape a little bit and Im hoping that the burly wood will shrink giving the surface some texture. Ive done this a few times and so far (saying it out loud will jink me for sure) the results have been happy.. I really want that surface texture.

Good to see some turning going on over there. Please come home safe.

Best,
Tom

[Mike A. Smith]

Good'un Tom. I think Paul's idea on the texturing deserves some consideration.

[Jim Becker]

Tom, I like what you did with that piece...the extra heft really works nicely for this one with it's "massive" figure! Nice!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great bowl Tom. I like what you did with it.

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Tom, I'ld hate for that acorn to fall on my head.

[Glenn Hodges]

Some people do not like thick pieces, but lots of customers do and I am one of those that agree with customers. I like this one especially the lip.

[Skip Spaulding]

Great piece!