Finally got some shop time

[Kevin McPeek]

I finally got to spend a little time in the shop this weekend. I started this bowl so long ago I can't even tell you when and wouldn't admit it if I did. I wanted to try this shape, since I got the idea I have seen many since.
Anyway, it is Mesquite and is 13 1/2" x 5 1/4". I won't be doing anymore like this soon but it was an "experience".
Please feel free to comment/critique. I know the pics aren't very good so we'll go ahead and get that out of the way.

[Scott Lux]

I keep hearing about this woodturning vortex, now I've actually seen it!!

I like the shape a lot. And the mesquite is very pretty.

[Bill Bolen]

Cool form! And the wood really fits with the shape...Bill...

[Bernie Weishapl]

The piece is a beauty Kevin. Love the form and of course the mesquite.

[David Walser]

Kevin,

I like it. The wide rim really shows off the wood. The drooping edges of the rim add a lot of visual interest and make you want to peer inside.

It would make a great vase for a fresh flower arrangement. (Not that I know anything about flowers or such things.)

[Kevin McPeek]

Thanks guy, makes me feel better about spending the time I did on it.
Or maybe the people that think it's a trainwreck just aren't commenting. ;)

[Tom Sherman]

Kevin if that's a trainwreck, I'ld like to have a shelf full of them. Nice Job.

[Jerry Allen]

I like it Kevin. That lip is great.

[Mike Vickery]

Kevin it looks great. The swept out rim really makes the tight curl stand out. Great job.

[Dave Stoler]

That form really shows off the wood..

[Brett Baldwin]

Is that the one we were looking at after the get together Kevin? I think it looks really good. It would be great on a shelf that was close to or a little above eye level I think so the rim detail is prominent.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice work Kevin! Definately a unique shape but it really shows off the wood beautifully! Great grain patterns, color and finish! I agree with some of the others - this should be out on display somewhere prominent. Very nice work!

[Chuck Jones]

Looks like a train wreck and you're a lousy photographer. Just kidding of course. Both the photography and the piece are great. After all the other positive comments, I can't think of anything original to say. I love it!

[Kevin McPeek]

Thanks again everyone.

Brett, this is one that we looked at. I think at that time I thought it was dry, but yeah, it has occupied a chuck since then. That kid of mine is making it hard to get anything done... lol.

[Scott Lux]

Just thought I'd mention..

I showed the LOML your pictures and she loved the piece. She particularly liked the lip.