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Ron Mitchell
01-16-2008, 8:28 AM
Here is another I just finished.
The wood is Sweetgum and it is 7 3/4" at the rim and stands 4" tall


http://www.freewebs.com/bignickel/SweetGumBowl001.jpg


http://www.freewebs.com/bignickel/SweetGumBowl002.jpg

Steve Schlumpf
01-16-2008, 9:33 AM
That's some beautiful wood Ron! Nice form and finish on the bowl! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

steven carter
01-16-2008, 9:47 AM
Great looking bow!! What did you use for the finish?

Paul Engle
01-16-2008, 9:48 AM
Ron, nice piece. I'd bet the tear out 'bout made ya crazy tho. spatled is no fun at all sometime, but you got a handle on it for sure.I like the rim/edge band.

Ron Mitchell
01-16-2008, 10:34 AM
the finish is tongue oil and friction polish

Bernie Weishapl
01-16-2008, 10:38 AM
Ron that is a great looking bowl and wood. Well done.

robert hainstock
01-16-2008, 11:34 AM
That's fine work. 10 attaboys.:)
Bob

Mike A. Smith
01-16-2008, 1:01 PM
Good looking stuff there Ron, well done.

Ben Gastfriend
01-16-2008, 2:54 PM
Really nice bowl! Good job controlling that sucker!

David Wilhelm
01-16-2008, 6:04 PM
Looks great I was about to ask if anyone had any sweet gum turnings they could share thanks for posting.

Tom Sherman
01-16-2008, 6:04 PM
Ron that's a nice looking bowl, wood looks cool.