A Neighbour gave me some branches from a tree they had lopped. Not sure what kind of wood it is. Possibly a variety of Australian Wattle.
The wood is very heavy and has a nice tight grain.
The Bowl was meant to be fairly big and nicely rounded both inside and on the outside. But disaster struck and the blank blew apart and I had to try and reshape it , Hence the style now looking like a Candy Bowl. But it will sit on the kitchen table and become a utility bowl for perhaps keys . Not so many Coins these days, as it could have been handy for pocket change.
The Finish is 4 Coats of Shellac lightly sanded between coats and then a coat of Wax and buffed while spinning on the Lathe.
Kind Regards......Cliff.