Small Peach Bowl

[Jim Pinkerton]

Just had to show off this wood grain. I am just getting started (under ten bowls so far) so I am learning something new with each one. This was a Peach tree my son cut down a year ago. I had no idea the wood would look like this. Now from what I have read here I have to keep it from cracking. My fingers are crossed and it is wrapped up in layers of newspaper.

[Jon Lanier]

Wow, that is some grain. That is cute little bowl. Good job.

[Glenn Hodges]

Jim, it is helpful to put the size of the piece in the picture, and what you finished it with, thanks. The figure in this peach is exceptional.

[robert hainstock]

What beutiful figure. I too hope ot doesn't grack. Usually not a good idea to leave the heart in a piece. wood is a tricky medium, and you never know what it wll do. Air tight sealing Rarely works, I've often wodered since joining ris forum what some of these piece will look like in the future. That is a lovely piece, and I bet you keep it no matter what. Keep it where it is humid. :eek::):):)
Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

Very interesting bowl Jim! Amazing wood! You never know with fruit woods if they will crack or not,,, but if it does then you can learn about different ways to fix cracks! Always something!

Have fun with it! Looking forward to your next piece!

[Jim Pinkerton]

The bowl is 5 inches wide and 4 inches high. I put a bees wax and mineral oil finish on it.
Jim

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice bowl with some awesome wood. Wow that wood is wild.

[Richard Madison]

Beautiful piece of wood! Where are the peaches? Oh yeah, you cut down the tree.

[Dennis Puskar]

Beautiful grain and form.

Dennis

[Art kraft]

Jim, love the grain, it's what makes a project work (my opinion). You might want to put it into a plastic bag and only let it dry a few hours (or less) a day. A result of removing all the wood from the inside will create a lot of stress on the remaining wood. Slowly drying the piece will let it relieve those stress slowly reducing the chances of spliting

[Ben Gastfriend]

Woweee! Great grain on that piece, and a mite cute form! My fingers are crossed for you.