Some of the "old timers" here will remember I had to be away from turning for an extended period. When things kind of returned to normal I had lost some of my motivation to be in the shop. Other interests, family time, and if I'm being honest, laziness, kept me idle. Finally decided I need to get productive again and this is my first serious turning for fun in a long while. Happily and surprisingly, I wasn't as rusty as I feared, that means I still remember how to sand! Anyway, here is my bowl, maple, about 12"X3". I love maple, sometimes the grain is smooth and creamy but fairly plain and sometimes it not. Thanks for looking!

 

 

Edited October 27, 20205 yr by Steve Krumanaker

Beautiful!!

Welcome back!!!!!!

That is gorgeous. How did you handle the knot? Did it break loose?

1 hour ago, lew said:

Welcome back!!!!!!

That is gorgeous. How did you handle the knot? Did it break loose?

Thanks Lew, the knot was pretty tight but I soaked it with CA and filled a couple little spots with sanding dust, not sure I made any real difference.

 

 

2 minutes ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

Thanks Lew, the knot was pretty tight but I soaked it with CA and filled a couple little spots with sanding dust, not sure I made any real difference.

 

 

Thanks!

 Rusty but still got the touch with the pyrograpgy pen.

Like riding a bike Steve.  The bowl is gorgeous!!  I have been having some of the same symptoms and lack of motivation.

 Welcome back Steve, good to hear you're doing well. If you tilt your head to the right while looking at the first photo the grain stands out like a 3D mountain scene. Looks great.

Beautiful bowl and embellishment.  Hope to see a bunch more of your work soon

That is really gorgeous ! Well done. I love the pyrography. So much for rusty 😎

Paul