Maple Bowl

[Matt Wolboldt]

Having just started turning just a week ago, I've been playing with my lathe every night. Well I just finished this second bowl. On the most part I'm happy how it came out, but it seems that always at the end I seem to scratch the piece in some way; this time I managed to go through the bottom a bit :mad:. But I've learned my lesson. Critiques are welcome.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Matt - congrats on your second bowl! Really nice looking wood! About the only suggestion I can offer - other than to turn lots more - is to try using more of a gentle curve for the form of your bowl. Nothing wrong with this form at all but it is a lot easier to turn when you don't have to make a sharp transition between the wall and the bottom of the bowl.

Other than the 'lesson' I think the bowl looks pretty good. Stick with it, have fun and be safe while turning! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Nice looking bowl for your second. I agree with Steve that the outside and inside of you bowl need more of a curve and not a sharp transistion at the bottom. Those are pretty tough and yes can make you go thru the bottom rather easily if you are not paying attention. Well done.

[Jim Evans]

pushing the envelope - that is how you learn!
keep making chips, sweeping them up
keep making chips, sweeping them up
keep making chips, sweeping them up
you will get there