Ash Bowl

[Radek Kowalski]

This is the first none pen item that I have made. I am very happy with how it turned out, I can't wait to try some more now. Thanks for looking.

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[Dewey Torres]

Nice bowl Radek.

I don't turn but I have worked the ash plenty before. Did you experience any chip-out?

[Bernie Weishapl]

Radek that is a great looking bowl. Good looking ash wood.

[Skip Spaulding]

Radek, Good looking bowl. How did the sanding go? I just turned an ash bread board and sanded to 320 grit. The wood fibers seem much harder in some areas than others. The grain is much more pronounced. I would like to try an ash bowl but only have flat scraps at this time.
Looks like you are doing great!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Good looking bowl Radek! So.... how do you like turning bowls? Just a warning - the vortex is very near!

[Radek Kowalski]

Thanks everyone.
I did not have any major issues with chip out. Nice sharp tools and no problems.

Sanding was a pain. I went 60 up to 600. Saw that it didnt sand properly, so places just didn't look right, so I re sanded. I think I did 3 cycles. I am pretty happy with how it is now. The design might not be great, but I feel as if I did everything else right.

The Vortex? HA! I am fine with the vortex, I have rooms dedicated to some of my other hobbies, no big deal really.