Box Elder Burl Bowl

[Jmhoff10500]

Almost a year ago i posted this thread that had a roughed out bowl blank and i finally turned it this weekend! Let me know what you guys think!





Update:

The Dimensions are as follows:
Outside Diameter - 9.5"
Inside Diameter - 8.5"
Wall Thickness - .5"
Height - 4"
Finish - Mike Mahoney Walnut Oil

 

[bensoelberg]

You gotta give us some more info!!! What are the bowl's dimensions: Height, circumference, wall thickness? Finish?

I like the shape and the bark inclusions definitely add character. I'm impressed that they stayed in, honestly. I've got a little Box Elder Burl bowl that I've been working on off and on for the past couple of weeks and all of the inclusions have fallen out. Nice job.

 

[Jmhoff10500]

Thanks! i was surprise at the inclusions as well, not only did they stay in but they sanded smoother that the actual wood!

 

[Russell Eaton]

That is a smoking bowl! I like the contrasting colors.

 

[crabcreekind]

sweet bowl. good blank too

 

[David Keller]

Nice shape and beautiful wood, Jonathan. It looks like you've got a little tearout along the sides that could use a little more sanding, but you're off to a good start... You can try wet sanding with the walnut oil which often helps with soft woods like box elder.

 

[nava1uni]

Nice looking bowl. I sand with Mike's walnut oil and it really makes a difference in the finish. If you put the bowl in the sunlight, it's the UV rays, the finish hardens and you can get a nice sheen to it.