Spalted Maple NE

[Toney Robertson]

Another piece of SM from my stash. It is 10 1/2" x 5" with the wall over 1/2". Finished with wipe on poly. Props to Steve Schlumpf for his help ironing out my problems with WO Poly.

It is strange to me how the designs happen when I turn. This piece, in particular, ended like it did because I wanted to keep the small knob that was along the rim (I just liked it). I also wanted to maximize the usage of the wood soooo... the design I came up with to satisfy both requirements is what you see.

Of course all comments and/or constructive criticisms are welcome.

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http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/iublue/146-46.jpg

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[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow Toney - that's quite the bowl! Nice form, beautiful spalted wood and real glad you were able to save the natural edge! Seriously - nice work! Glad you figured out the WO Poly - very easy finish to use once you get the hang of it!

[Richard Madison]

Beautiful Toney. Love the knob. Sometimes that's how the creative process works with wood. Midstream design changes can be very productive.

[Toney Robertson]

One thing I forgot to mention was how people have reacted to this piece.

I had it sitting on the bench at my business along with 2 or 3 other pieces and almost without fail anyone who saw them picked up this one first. Many mentioned how cool the NE was.

I thought that was interesting.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Great looking bowl Toney out of some beautiful wood. I can see why they would pick that one up.

[Jon Lanier]

Wow, that one just says, 'Pick me up!' Nice!

[Robert McGowen]

That really is some nice wood and an equally nice bowl.