December 20, 20241 yr comment_348489 44 minutes ago, User74 said: Here are some pictures of the offcuts from the bowl. It dose have a lot of the working characteristics but it doesn't have the grain patterns. It's also kinda glittery. It probably is wenge or a verity of it. Thanks for your input. Found this picture here- https://www.wood-database.com/wenge/ Report
December 20, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_348499 Resources here may assist you in the ID https://www.wood-database.com/wood-filter/ https://www.bellforestproducts.com/exotic-wood/ calabrese55 Report
December 29, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_348988 Cherry calabash style bowl. Approx 6" diameter and 2.5" tall. Probably should be described as a "palewa" bowl as it is not very tall. First successful rounded bottom however the bottom is a little too thin for a traditional calabash. Gloss poly is also questionable as the correct finish. I typically turn bowls using a mortice. This style lends itself to a tenon to be able to more easily create the traditional thicker bottom. Also, I think the top should have curved in a little more. Report
December 29, 20241 yr comment_348989 All the self criticisms aside, it really turned out beautiful! Report
December 29, 20241 yr comment_348990 27 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: All the self criticisms aside, it really turned out beautiful! Thanks, Fred! Report
December 29, 20241 yr comment_348992 That turned (no pun intended) out awesome Lew. We're always are worse critics. Some amazing color and grain for cherry. Thanks for sharing. Report
December 29, 20241 yr comment_348995 20 minutes ago, Grandpadave52 said: That turned (no pun intended) out awesome Lew. We're always are worse critics. Some amazing color and grain for cherry. Thanks for sharing. Thank you! Report
December 30, 20241 yr comment_349004 3 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: All the self criticisms aside, it really turned out beautiful! My thoughts, exactly. I love it! Report
December 30, 20241 yr comment_349005 38 minutes ago, HARO50 said: My thoughts, exactly. I love it! Thank you! Report
December 30, 20241 yr comment_349008 Nice! I like it! I get more comments when I use a glossy finish. Most ask how it was achieved. Report
December 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_349026 1 hour ago, HandyDan said: Nice! I like it! I get more comments when I use a glossy finish. Most ask how it was achieved. Thank you! That's mostly what I hear, also. Report
December 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_349053 Amazing paint scheme on that green tree, @RustyFN! Report
December 30, 20241 yr Popular Post comment_349054 1 minute ago, lew said: Amazing paint scheme on that green tree, @RustyFN! Thanks, that is my wife’s handiwork. Report
January 7, 20251 yr Popular Post comment_349523 Several weeks ago I was able to cut up an old black cherry stump in my brother’s backyard. Most of it turned out to be too far gone to use. As I was going through what I brought home trying to find some good chunks. I originally tossed this piece into the burn pile but retrieved it. So glad I did as I was pleased with the results albeit not your traditional bowl. A lot of the cracks had to be CA glued to keep it together, I used med brown ca glue. Then finished it with a spray bomb Lacquer. Report
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