American Elm (White Elm) salad bowl.

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Here's one more of the bowls I did this past week, It is a American Elm about 16" measured over the handles, and otherwise 14¾" X 4¾".
Any and all comments or replies appreciated :D

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow Leo! The simplicity of the form enhances the beauty of the piece! Very nice work! Really good looking wood grain! Love the handles and the undercut rim! Very impressive Leo!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Leo....I really like that unusual form with the handles. As Steve stated, the simple form allows the wood to speak and it shouts! Very, very nice!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Wow Leo the bowl is a beauty. Love the handles and the wood. Simple form just makes the bowl.

[Richard Madison]

Leo, What they said. Nice bowl, nice wood, very cool handles.

[Pete Jordan]

I really like this piece Leo!

[John Nowack]

love that one Leo-----do you carve the handles some how or is turned like that some how

again love it

[Leo Van Der Loo]

Thanks for all those kind words and comments Guys, really appreciate it :D.

John thanks, the handles are both turned and carved, with even and straight grain when rough turned wet and let dry, the bowl will become oval evenly, then when finish turning it, you leave the part where you want the handles, you then mark where you want the handles and the handles size and saw-carve-sand until you are satisfied with it, HTH :D

[Steve Mawson]

Great piece. A first for the handles that I have seen. A great idea. Hopefully I can remember for the future.

[CW McClellan]

Leo- to keep you out of trouble with the goverment about the" American Elm Bowl "--I know you probably didn't have the proper paper work to get it across the border So :eek: I will accept it back in the US to keep ya outta trouble :D Pretty bowl Leo HA ! HA!

[scott spencer]

That's beautiful! Nicely done, and I love the wood!

[Leo Van Der Loo]

AMERICAN Elm, NOT U.S. Elm CW, there is a difference :eek: :p :D
Thanks for your reply and comment CW :D