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My largest bowl so far
This is my favorite bowl so far. It is made from wenge and white oak with 16 segments, measuring 9½ inches in diameter and 4½ inches tall. After turning, I fumed the bowl to darken the white oak, then finished it with Osmo.
By rotating every other segment so the grain runs either vertically or horizontally, I created a unique visual effect. One of the biggest surprises was the chatoyance in the vertical-grain sections. As the bowl is viewed from different angles, those sections seem to light up, adding another dimension to the design.
You'll also notice a small hole in one of the wenge ring segments left behind by an insect. I could have avoided using it, but I intentionally kept it. I like celebrating the natural character of the wood, and to me, imperfections created by nature or even insects are part of what makes each piece unique.
.................. John D....................
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I love the look of the bowl.
Wondering if the alternating grain will cause expansion issues?
Wondering if the alternating grain will cause expansion issues?
Petey
Pretty nifty! Interesting grain orientations.
The Other Steven
Another Beauty Awsum!!! I love it!
Mike
Most excellent!
Has the basket weave effect with that grain swapping!
Has the basket weave effect with that grain swapping!
Interesting, eye catching design. Well done.
Ron
love the wood choice john, and i agree about leaving the bug hole.
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Beautiful! I bet it looks better in person.
Very good work.
Nice work John. Beautiful to look at, and could serve a lot of functions.
That's a pretty one.
How did the wenge turn? I've heard it can be challenging.
How did the wenge turn? I've heard it can be challenging.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
i hate wenge it's vert splintery ! but it's also very beautiful !
working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.
Looks great! Nicely done.
Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".
Outsanding work! Last time I tried that, there were NLOs fkying accross workshop hehehehe
...woodicted
i too am curious about movement other then that it is very nice looking good wood choices GR8 JOB 😍😎👍
*TONY ** Denver * ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN
I doubt that wood movement will be an issue. The rule of thumb is that under about 12" it won't matter and since the vertical pieces probably only add up to about 8" combined, they won't have much affect, especially since they are spread out. There could be more of an issue with the bottom moving across the grain but given its diameter, I don't think it will be a problem either.
My 2 cents.
My 2 cents.
--Nathan, TX. Hire the lazy man. He may not do as much work but that's because he will find a better way.
Thanks for all the nice comments guys. I appreciate it.
Petey I guess I'll find out.
Thanks Bruce, that’s what I was. going for.
Thanks Larry, the whole doesn't bother me and it could be useful if I decide to hang it on the wall.
Thanks, Nathan. I actually enjoyed turning it.
Pottz, I found that out the hard way. I found very tiny splinters in my fingers for days afterwards.
.................. John D....................
I LIKE IT... HAT'S OFF
Sasha. - Life is not a draft, you can't redo it tomorrow
Thanks for the nice comment Sasha.
.................. John D....................
Again a great bowl. How did you fumed the bowl? With ammonia (vapors)?
Thank you Dutchy. Yes, I just used regular ammonia.
.................. John D....................
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