Don't laugh too loud

[MarkHix]

My first attempts at segmented pens were awful so I decided to try something with larger pieces. The firt one flew apart on the lathe, the second I got the walls too thin and cut thru the side. This is the third iteration. Loweswood (pine) and mahogony. It was a blast to make. There is a total of 42 peices here. I should have continued the mahogony inserts on the top row too to make it more uniform.

 

[negid]

I actually like that a lot. Looks very nice.

 

[stevers]

HaHaHaHa

Just kidding, thats very nice. My first bowl was made from Glued up redwood from my scrap pile.
Nice job.




Sorry, I couldn't resist.[}]

 

[winpooh498]

That is a VERY nice looking bowl. [8D] I do agree with the continuation of mahogany on the top row. You did great.

 

[laurie sullivan]

I like it also. Do you have a finish on it yet? If not I would like to see another pic after. great job.

Laurie

 

[LEAP]

Nice shape! The mahogany rim looks great.

 

[dalemcginnis]

very nice

 

[alamocdc]

Nothing to laugh about, Mark. What you gained from you experience is how most of us learn best.

 

[MarkHix]

I appreciate the comments. I am already making plans for the next one. Flatter rings and more glue will help alot. I put Mylands on this one to give it some shine.

 

[kent4Him]

Very nice. No laughing here.

 

[jwoodwright]

Not Bad for the 3rd one! Better than me. I make Designer Firewood!

 

[Tanner]

I think it looks great!

 

[redfishsc]

Just the fact that you got that nice of a surface on that soft pine (I know Loweswood all too well) is an accomplishment!!

I like the look. Sure, maybe some more mahogany in the upper section, but it's still a trophy to me.

 

[bitshird]

wish I could do that Pretty nice bowl for being Loweswood. it goes well with the Mahogany though, had to be a bear to finish..

 

[NavyDiver]

Super job! I need to try a segmented bowl and Loweswood sounds like a great way to get started.

 

[Glenn McCullough]

NIce bowl, I like it. I didnt even notice the missing segments on top at first, but I agree that it would look better with them in..

 

[MarkHix]

Thanks for the comments. I started this to improve my segmenting skills....larger pieces have to be easier to hold-right? $4 worth of wood, I am happy.