Using the Christmas presents

[gketell]

SWMBO got me a Oneway Easy Core for Christmas. This past weekend some friends came over and we gave it a try turning one chunk of Redwood Burl into two big bowl blanks (currently wrapped and drying on a shelf) and one completed little bowl.

This is the little bowl. 4-1/2" diameter, 1-1/4" high, 1/8" thick at the rim (which is the thickest part of the bowl). 10 coats of Deft spray gloss lacquer, 1 coat of Deft spray satin lacquer (I gave up trying to get the Redwood smooth).

 

[Pen_Turner_297]

Hey nice job you done there.The shape and style look really good and the wood is outstanding.

 

[Fred]

Yet, another wonder appears out of nowhere. Great job, Greg.

 

[Russell Eaton]

Greg, it looks like you are making good use of that piece of wood. Thanks for showing. Russell

 

[TurnerJohn74]

They look very good!! Now you can get two for the price of one, very nice gift.

 

[phillywood]

Gregg, another beauty again. Very nice work. BTW, you are lucky that your wife shows interest in your hobby and buys you tools for creating those masterpieces, instead of buying you the Xmas tie that you only wear it one time. I was lucky that my wife bought me two books for Xmas, one was penturning and the other wood turning, but I have a long way to get to your level with mini lathe anyways. I haven't even tried to grow toes yet alone crawling.

 

[Tony Pridmore]

Wow, that is gorgeous. Can't wait to see the others.

 

[ctubbs]

Good job Gregg. I tried a bowl the other night. I am still looking for the blank after it took a flight somewhere. I'm not too sure I really want to find it. Your bowl is well turned and finished. Congratulations.
Charles

 

[mredburn]

Nice bowl I prefer satin finishes.

 

[markgum]

SWEET.....

 

[Rangertrek]

Well turned and nice design on the overall bowl shape. Excellent work on getting the bowl that thin. I am still learning to go thin, need more confidence with my techniques.
Looks like the present will be put to good use, better than a tie!