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  1. #16
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    Sorry the pictures didn't post.
    bowl 1.jpg

    bowl 2.jpg

  2. #17
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    So after slicing off lots of wood this is what I ended up with. If I didn't use long screws in the face plate it could of been a platter.
    bowl 3.jpg

    And this is what I ended up with. I still need to remove the mortise from the bottom so it's more stable.

    bowl 4.jpgbowl 5.jpg

    Worse comes to worse it'll end up in the fire place or a gift. Right now I'm more concentrating on how to make different shapes (both what look 'correct' and how to properly use the gouge to make them) and spotting potential problems. Thank you for all those who gave advise.

  3. #18
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    I agree with previous posters that it's best not to turn the original piece.

    And I'd really recommend learning how to rough turn the outside of bowls left handed. I.e. left hand on the handle, right hand on the metal of the gouge. This puts your body out of the line of fire, so shavings (and pieces of bark, and chunks of wood from unseen defects) don't hit you. You can watch Glenn Lucas turn left handed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jalnX5W7VkE

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