First bowl

[Thom Sturgill]

Here are pictures of my first face turning, a maple bowl that's 7 1/2" dia and 2 5/8" high. It was a little taller before it went flying:eek:
when I had it mounted in jumbo jaws to turn the tenon off the bottom. Luckily, enough was left that I was able to re-chuck it and turn the lip down a bit to clean up the slight damage. It was sanded to 2000 grit, oil varnish rubbed in to bring out the grain, and then sprayed with Deft lacquer and waxed.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great save on a good looking bowl. Wood is really nice and finish is great. Well done.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Thom....That is a terrific 1st bowl or 21st bowl and to get a great save too! You have hidden talents that are just coming to the surface! Nicely done Thom.

[Jon Lanier]

That is nice. Some awesome looking wood you got there.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Nice bowl Thom! Love the wood! Have fun with it - gets easier the more you do!