Claro Walnut Bowl #13

[PreacherJon]

This guy had six (6) nails in its blank, one survived on the inside. You can see the dark splotches in areas where the nail had been.

8 1/2" x 3"
Friction Polish

 

[derekdd]

That's a real beauty.

I imagine those nails are tough on the turning tools.

 

[sorcerertd]

That looks great, but sounds dangerous. Did you find the nails by accident? That would make a mess of a chisel in a hurry.

 

[PreacherJon]

That's a real beauty.

I imagine those nails are tough on the turning tools.

They are in a tree that was 60 years old, and this piece came from when it was 20-25 years old. They seem to not bother the tool to much since this is completely dry blank, I did have to resharpen it a few extra times. But it's not like it gouged the tool all up.

 

[PreacherJon]

That looks great, but sounds dangerous. Did you find the nails by accident? That would make a mess of a chisel in a hurry.

Yes.... they were inside the blank. There were a lot of nails in the tree when we cut it up originally. I did my best to avoid the nail when cutting up the blanks.

 

[Bryguy]

Gorgeous bowl, what is the finish you used?

 

[RDHals]

Great looking bowl. You've done a fine job with it. I've drilled out my share of screws and nails from blanks, not a lot of fun, but they ad character to the piece.

 

[PreacherJon]

Gorgeous bowl, what is the finish you used?

Sanded to 1200 grit then: Friction polish: Equal parts of BLO/Shellac/DNA ... ten coats.

 

[Bryguy]

Sanded to 1200 grit then: Friction polish: Equal parts of BLO/Shellac/DNA ... ten coats.

Beautiful shine!