Twice turned pecan bowl.  About 3/16" thick and very light in the hand.  Not sure what's going on with individual piece of wood but it turned differently than other pieces from the same tree.  Tough, stringy, and hard to cut.  Tear out if you look at it sideways. 

 

Finished with Acks. 

 

 

 

 

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Edited October 16, 20214 yr by forty_caliber

Beautiful!  The grain is nice too. 

Awesome! Wonderful grain patterns in this piece!

 

Did you use your vacuum chuck to finish the bottom?

Yes.  I used the vChuck.  I really like the way it works...quick and easy.  Haven't touched LW or Cole since. 

 

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Yes that is some nice grain in this one. Once you use a vacuum you will not go back.

Might've been a tough one but it sure looks like it was worth it. Agree with Gerald about using a vacuum chuck. One of the best accessories a bowl turner can I think.

Some really nice work! Someday, maybe........well, maybe not; i might be kidding myself. You are quite the turner!

Edited October 17, 20214 yr by Fred W. Hargis Jr

That's a beautiful bowl forty

VERY nice .40.

With all the trials and tests of your patience and skills, you endured and produced a beautiful product of which you can be proud.  Looks fantastic.