Trying new things NE footed bowl

[Bill Bolen]

I’m trying a few “new”, to me things, with some turnings. The NE bowl is Honey locust that was winter cut. The bark was on “firmly” but I had the lathe speed too high and I guess the centrifugal force threw it off. So I used and old soldering iron and burned the edge. I tried carving the feet on this bowl rather than the normal circular base. I think it works with this form quite well. I must admit it took me as long to carve the feet out as it did to turn the bowl! But… I’m an old guy! Honey locust NE 7 ¼” X 2 ½” high….Bill..

[Mark Hix]

It's a beautiful bowl and I really like the feet.

[robert hainstock]

A year from now only you will know Bill. It looks realy fine to me.:):)
Bob

[Steve Schlumpf]

William - that's a very nice looking NE! Really pretty wood with lots of color variations! The burned rim works - also the carved feet really fit this form! So far I would say that trying new things has worked very well for you! Looking forward to seeing what variations you come up with next!

[Chris Stolicky]

Good job. The feet are a nice touch.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great job on the bowl, rim and the feet. I really like the foot idea. Well done.

[lynn smith]

William,
The form is exquisite, the wood is spectacular, the feet are absolutely awesome, they were worth the time you spent on them.
Not sure I like the glossy finish, just my preference.

[Johnny Kleso]

I love the shape but eith the pics are just showing to true finish or I'm not diding it to much..

I thik it could or should look better, but the shape is something I wish I could made and think its awesome..


What did your use for a finish?

[Wes Henson]

I like those feet with the natural edge shape. I've always wondered about burning, a soldering iron seems like a great controlled way to go, I'll have to give it a try.
Very nice overall