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steven carter
07-22-2008, 8:28 AM
This is a bowl that I made from a dead American Elm tree that was blown down on a golf course. My son is the superintendent, and he called to see if I wanted a couple of pieces. This wood is the hardest wood I've worked with yet, it was like I was sanding steel instead of wood. I ended up 11.5" x 4". After roughing out and dna drying, it had severe cracks and I thought about throwing it out, but decided to try to save it. I used sanding dust to fill the cracks. I had to fill the cracks then tap the bowl against the ways to settle and then fill again. I must have done this 20 times or more before the cracks filled up completely, but I think it was worth it.
Scott Lux
07-22-2008, 9:07 AM
but I think it was worth it.
I should think so. That's gorgeous wood. Heck, I'll give ya $1.37 for it :D
Barry Stratton
07-22-2008, 9:09 AM
Elm is some beautiful stuff and you done GREAT!!!!
Steve Schlumpf
07-22-2008, 9:19 AM
Very pretty bowl Steve! Beautiful grain and color! Classic form and I like what you did with the lip! Nice work!
robert hainstock
07-22-2008, 9:25 AM
Turned Elm is a lot nicer looking than when Grand Rapids was makin "Looks like oak" furniture out of it. That's a nice bowl. :):)
Bob
Bernie Weishapl
07-22-2008, 10:33 AM
That is a beauty. I like the form and finish.
Dennis Peacock
07-22-2008, 12:29 PM
Awesome wood and grain as well as a very nice bowl.!!! :)
Bill Bolen
07-22-2008, 1:45 PM
Now that is a prety one! I like the form and the colors and grain even the patch all come together here. Niceeee..Bill..
Paul Engle
07-22-2008, 2:30 PM
Bravo, Bravo Indeed !!! :d
John Bartley
07-22-2008, 6:07 PM
It's lovely wood and you certainly did it justice. Nicely done!!
cheers
Jon Lanier
07-22-2008, 11:48 PM
That is really nice looking bowl. That piece has some incredible movement in it.
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