cherry bowl

[Chris Rolke]

the only problem is it is to thick :(

http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/cherry/042204/DSC01044web.jpg

http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/cherry/042204/DSC01045web.jpg

http://rolke.dyndns.org/ftp/woodbowls/cherry/042204/DSC01047web.jpg

[Dick Parr]

You sure couldn't tell it was too thick by the pictures. Very nice Chris. :)

[Jim Becker]

Only turners worry about "too thick", Chris. Rarely would a "customer" even notice. Nice job on this beautiful cherry.

[Jason Tuinstra]

Chris, I'm one of those uninformed flatworld guys, but it looks great to me!

[Rick Prevett]

Chris, how thick is 'too thick'? I agree with Jim, customers like what they like, and often it's a form with some heft to it.

I'm just starting to try some hollow forms, what tools are you using for the undercut? And how large is the opening?

Nice piece of cherry and the finish looks great.

rick
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[Chris Padilla]

Looks nice to me but the craftsman is usually his own worst critic! That is a nice piece of cherry.

[Chris Rolke]

well up at the top it is less than a 1/4" which is fine

but when you get to the bottom its really bad probably in the area of 3/4

i thought i was close (thats what i get for thinking i guess)

it weighs in at 4 lbs ( wet wood ) keeping track on the weight till it dries
the finish is briwax

[Chris Rolke]

well the first crack just happened on the ridge of the bowl