Simple Walnut bowl

[Bill Embrey]

Last trip I made up to the little lumber mill I get a lot of my Oklahoma native woods from, I purchased a couple of large (thick) pieces of pecan and the Red Hawthorn burl... then the guys started giving me a bunch of "cut-offs"... stuff that was in thier burn bin... this is a walnut bowl (6") from one of those throw-aways... man I love free wood :D

edit - critiques wanted and welcome... finish is sanded to 800 and Beall buffed.

[Mark Patoka]

I like it. Very simple form but pleasing to the eye. I like how the top edge slopes gently into the bowl. Gotta love the free stuff.

[Greg Just]

Very nice bowl - walnut is very nice to turn

[Bernie Weishapl]

Bill that is a beauty. I really like the simple form. I like turning walnut. That is some nice wood.

[Jon Lanier]

Very sharp. I like that you let the wood do all the talking. You just showed it how to, "speak up."

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking bowl Bill! Classic form, beautiful wood color and finish! Nice work!

[Mike A. Smith]

What Steve said, "classic". Very nice Bill!

[Dennis Puskar]

Got any extra throw aways ? Sure is some nice wood and I like the form very much. Very nice work.

[Tom Sherman]

Ya got a keeper there Bill.

[Bill Embrey]

Thank you everyone for the feedback... not having an "artistic" bone in my body, I sometimes have to wonder if what looks good to me looks ok to other folks (I've made some things that get really strange looks from the wife and daughters ;) ). I do like trying to find a way to bring out the grain in the best light to show off the wood. I borrowed this simple form from Bill Grumbine's "Turned Bowls Made Easy" DVD... he had some good points in the design chapter...

[Robert McGowen]

Very nice. I have to agree that the slanted in rim looks good.

[Ben Gastfriend]

Looks great. That walnut has some real nice grain. I agree with the above about the slanted rim. It adds a certain "flair". Great finish aswell.

[Glenn Hodges]

This example shows how clasic simplicity was used to show real beauty. You are to be congratulated in your ability, and wood selection.

[Brian McInturff]

WOW!! That bowl really has a great look to it. Has that soft warm lustre look. You did well my friend!!

[Bill Bolen]

Purrr Dee! Like the form love the lip treatment! WTG...Bill..