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Here are a couple of pictures of a cherry bowl 3" tall and 9" in diameter that I was able to turn to 3/32" in thickness using a steady rest that Jim Ketron built for me. In the photos there is a dime to illustrate how thin this bowl is.
It was somewhat of a pain to finish as the finish kept bleeding through the thin end grain. You can hold it up to the sun and see shadows through it.
I don't know why I turned it so thin, just had a good time turning it.
Big Mike
I have done so much with so little for so long I am now qualified to do anything with nothing......
P.S. If you are interested in plans for any project that I post, just put some money in an envelope and mail it to me and I will keep it.
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Mike that is a beautiful bowl. Cherry is nice to turn and you did a great job on this one.
Dick
No Pain-No Gain- Not!
No Pain-Good
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Beautiful, the lip really sets it off.
Glenn Hodges
Nashville, Georgia
"Would you believe the only time I ever make mistakes is when someone is watching?"
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Hey Big Mike looking good. I know why you made the sides so thin.
Because you can. Looks great.
---I may be broke---but we have plenty of wood---
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Big Mike, Really lovely bowl, great touch. -Steve
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Nice bowl Mike. I like the way the grain runs through the center.
Ernie
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Nice Bowl There Big Mike! glad you Like the steady.
you do some awesome work Buddy.
I like the rim detail. the form is outstanding and so is the finish!
Jim
Have Chainsaw- Will Travel
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Cherry is one of my favorites and this one is finished beautifully. Nice work.
Raymond Overman
Happiness is a warm chainsaw
"Do not wait, the time will never be just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command. Better tools will be found as you go along." Napolean Hill
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Great Looking Bowl, I Like The Design
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