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Finishing up a Black Cherry serving bowl as gift for my mom on Mother's Day. This will be about 11" x 3.75" when finished. Just added the first coat of danish oil. I don't make many open bowls like this, so it's a nice change of pace. I added a couple of mediocre beads to the exterior for a bit of functionality.

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1/2 inch tool handle. Finally got around to using the one way ferrule I bought back when I started.

Hedge apple wood polished and waxed.

I was sneaking up on it for the taper under the ferrule. Must have really surprised it because instead of it being a screw on ferrule it's an epoxied on ferrule now. hmm drinking thread. how many times can I use the word ferrule in a post..........
 

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Finishing up a Black Cherry serving bowl as gift for my mom on Mother's Day. This will be about 11" x 3.75" when finished. Just added the first coat of danish oil. I don't make many open bowls like this, so it's a nice change of pace. I added a couple of mediocre beads to the exterior for a bit of functionality.

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Cherry is my favorite, nothing like putting that first coat of oil on a finished piece. Looks great!
 
The start of a walnut crotch hollow vessel, probably an urn. Most of the feather figure will be turned away of course, but I can’t stomach the thought of a cylindrical urn. There will be a few small cracks to deal with later during the second turning when it is dried. About 9 inches long, 6 inches in distance. IMG_1980.jpeg
 
The start of a walnut crotch hollow vessel, probably an urn. Most of the feather figure will be turned away of course, but I can’t stomach the thought of a cylindrical urn. There will be a few small cracks to deal with later during the second turning when it is dried. About 9 inches long, 6 inches in distance. View attachment 63363
Promises promises, take care of what is in there, remove the splits.
 
Pyinma burl.... aka: Asian Satinwood. According to the wood database, the term Asian Satinwood is incorrect, but is a widely used term. I think I'll continue to use the term, simply because Asian Satinwood has more "appeal" ! :)

Has my "signature" undercut rim.

Extremely porous....really soaked up a lot of DO.....fast!

Easy to turn.

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Pyinma burl.... aka: Asian Satinwood. According to the wood database, the term Asian Satinwood is incorrect, but is a widely used term. I think I'll continue to use the term, simply because Asian Satinwood has more "appeal" ! :)

Extremely porous....really soaked up a lot of DO.....fast! Easy to turn.

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Geez Louise Odie! That grain pattern is amazing!
 
Boxelder, didn't think I would ever do anything with it so I just kept pouring my leftover epoxy in it. life and turning in my shop is like a box of chocolates....... (channeling my inner Forrest)

15 x 5.5
 

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