Was playing around a little today and thought I'd try something new. I had a little walnut crotch that was really to small to do much so I thought I'd try to turn a thin, natural edge, winged bowl just for fun. Have always wanted to try something like this  but didn't really know where to start.

 

 

 

 

 

It actually went better than I expected and even though I could see some sanding in my future I was pretty happy with what was emerging.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bowl was coming along nicely and I was really happy with the thickness.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Was cleaning up around the bottom of the bowl, lost concentration for just an instant and nicked the bowl with the tool. Dohhh, pay attention!! Still, it was fun, I learned, and the next one will be better. Like professor Moody says "constant vigilance!!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve

It always happens on the "last" touchup. I like the design you had going.

Oh, yeah. BTDT and have a whole drawer full of T-shirts.

 

Turn away the bark and down thru the ding on the bowl. It'll still be beautiful and we'll never tell about the design modification.

1 hour ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

nicked the bowl with the tool.

Unique, one-of-a-kind character design feature...smooth it out with sandpaper, then put your carving or burning creativity to work enhancing the feature. Stain or dye it with a contrasting stain color.

"Problem"...Gone! 

11 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Unique, one-of-a-kind character design feature...smooth it out with sandpaper, then put your carving or burning creativity to work enhancing the feature. Stain or dye it with a contrasting stain color.

"Problem"...Gone! 

Dave, Call it a "quirk" but I'm not real big on saving a piece when I screw it up. This one would be pretty simple I admit but it was always a just for fun learning turning. I like that, "learning turning". We'll see but more than likely it'll go on the shelf of shame.

54 minutes ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

We'll see but more than likely it'll go on the shelf of shame.

A lot of work and a very pretty piece to "hide in shame." I think it deserves a second chance. Poor little piece of walnut...tried so hard to please.

I'll start a petition if need be.

Edited October 29, 20187 yr by Grandpadave52

That is my most common mistake.  I let the tip of the tool hit the project and sometimes it is time for a design change but worst case it the trash can.  Hate when I do that.

3 hours ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

Call it a "quirk" but I'm not real big on saving a piece when I screw it up.

that's the quirk that needs fixing...

that piece is still gorgeous...

7 hours ago, Stick486 said:

that piece is still gorgeous...

 

Agreed!

Fill it with colored epoxy. It's too nice to abandon.

9 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

I'll start a petition if need be.

So will all, y'all sign my petition to save this fine specimen?

7 hours ago, HandyDan said:

That is my most common mistake.  I let the tip of the tool hit the project and sometimes it is time for a design change but worst case it the trash can.  Hate when I do that.

 

7 hours ago, Stick486 said:

that's the quirk that needs fixing...

that piece is still gorgeous...

 

26 minutes ago, Cal said:

 

Agreed!

 

4 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Fill it with colored epoxy. It's too nice to abandon.

 

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Edited October 29, 20187 yr by Cal

4 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

So will all, y'all sign my petition to save this fine specimen?

Where do I sign?  Can you witness my "X" mark?

Here's mine...X X. First and last name. Witnessed by my dog.

30 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said:

y'all sign my petition to save this fine specimen?

Edited October 29, 20187 yr by Stick486

XX 

SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! SAVE THE BOWL! 

X

Hey give the man a break it was a fun turning. I can sympathize as I have done the same thing. But a save would be nice