Full Circle Ambrosia Maple

[Charlie_W]

Some years ago, a fellow turner and friend was coring out some ambrosia maple with his OneWay Coring System and had this small bowl core left. It was not even hollowed.
Last year, he moved out of state, downsized, and had a few bowl blanks he didn't take with him. I ended up with this blank. It was totally dried and a bit hard but the final result was well worth the effort.

He also had cored this on his beloved Powermatic 3520B which now resides in my shop. I finished this turning on his 3520B and now the bowl is on its way to him.
So, this piece is now a collaborative effort and going back to the hands that started it some years ago…..thus, Full Circle!

It is almost 8" diameter and about 2" tall.
Finish is a couple coats of Howard Feed & Wax and then lightly buffed with a clean flannel wheel for a soft luster.

 

[SteveJ]

Wow! That is a beautiful bowl. Thanks for showing it.

 

[1080Wayne]

Beautiful piece of maple ! . He should be pleased .

 

[mark james]

Wonderful bowl and a nice story! Hope all is well.

 

[Cwalker935]

Beautiful bowl Charlie!

 

[PreacherJon]

That is an awesome piece and a great story. How did you end up with the lathe?

 

[Charlie_W]

Thanks Robert!
Long story…..short answer: He was not able to take his B when he initially moved out of state and ended up buying a C. I asked for first dibs on his B when he was able to access/sell it.
We presented the bowl to him last night and he was touched.