re: MY FIRST BOWL

mel52
Hi Mike thank you.  Yes the grain is interesting and it was a very soft wood....Just right to learn on.
Regards......Cliff.

crowie
Thank you Peter....Thank you for your kind words......Cliff

Eric-the "Loft"
Yes the Spalting in very interesting....The UFO'S flying around the Shop were a bit scary.
Yes I like Forstner Bits on end grain when making lidded Boxes or Vases.
Regards......Cliff.

hairy.....Thank you .  I am very pleased that you like it.

Regards......Cliff.

SplinterGroup
Full Dining Set...... Now that is a good idea....
Regards......Cliff.

awsum55
Hi awsum55....  I agree.  Traditional Gouges are well worth the effort in learning and developing skills as they are a great tool.   At the moment I am struggling with the correct Tool presentation and getting the sharpening grind Degree.
But with practise hopefully I will improve.

I understand what you are saying about finding chunks of wood big enough to turn side grain.  I have some short logs which are large enough for Spindle Turning, but if cut down the centre only small Bowls are possible.
I don't buy wood, most of my stock is from fallen branches or wood a Neighbour or friend gives me.

I am attempting to glue wood together to create a larger Bowl....I have done this with Platters, so hopefully it will work with Bowls.  
Regards......Cliff.

LesB
Hi Les.  Thank you!!!!
Great Tips...I will remember That!!!!!!
Regards......Cliff.

Jim Jakosh.
Hi Jim.  That is very kind of you to say that!!!!  Heaps more Bowls coming!!!  Numbering each one in order of Creation.
Aiming for around 12 numbered Bowls to keep for future reference.

Regards......Cliff.