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[SteveAxelrod]

This is the second in my numbered series of miniature bowls. Wood species from top to bottom: Canary Wood, Ash, Bocote, Maple veneer, Mahagony. Boiled linseed oil and thin CA finish.

What's that you say...no pins!? LOL


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[liljohn1368]

Really nice bowl...

 

[mark james]

But I miss the pins...

I love the bowl. I have struggled with getting the bowl with equal lines between the layers.

I have been working the system/process of starting with a 4-5" thick blank; facing it off; while on the lathe, gluing the next layer; repeat 2-3X. This does give me a straight line for each layer. Do you have any suggestions?

I guess my question is: Do you glue-up your bowl before placing on the lathe? Or do you build a stack while on the lathe?

 

[MTViper]

Beautiful bowls. What are the finished dimensions of the bowls?

 

[SteveAxelrod]

Thanks all!

This bowl is 2 3/4" in diameter by 2 1/4" tall. I glue up 3" square layers with epoxy before turning them. If the layers are all flat (a few pieces in this one had a slight warp) then I'm going to try using thick CA glue and excellerant to glue them together.

 

[leehljp]

That is a beautiful bowl. Love the colors.

 

[Sappheiros]

Wow. Just wow.

 

[Old Codger]

Steve...your bowl is AWESOME!!! I really like your design and finish! Small is better at times and always a welcome gift and certainly a quick sale. Thanks for sharing and safe turning to you always!

 

[ADKBUG]

Beautiful!