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Tom Keen
10-20-2007, 11:55 AM
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
10-20-2007, 12:04 PM
:) 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
10-20-2007, 12:07 PM
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
10-20-2007, 12:46 PM
Very nice , I think you got it Tom. A little texturing around the rim and perfect I'd say.
dave barnhart
10-20-2007, 1:50 PM
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
10-20-2007, 2:14 PM
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
10-20-2007, 6:24 PM
Good'un Tom. I think Paul's idea on the texturing deserves some consideration.
Jim Becker
10-20-2007, 8:46 PM
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
10-20-2007, 10:37 PM
Great bowl Tom. I like what you did with it.
Tom Sherman
10-21-2007, 12:16 PM
Very nice Tom, I'ld hate for that acorn to fall on my head.
Glenn Hodges
10-21-2007, 2:09 PM
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
10-21-2007, 4:18 PM
Great piece!
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