December 20, 20241 yr 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/
December 20, 20241 yr Popular Post Resources here may assist you in the ID https://www.wood-database.com/wood-filter/ https://www.bellforestproducts.com/exotic-wood/ calabrese55
December 29, 20241 yr Popular Post 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.
December 29, 20241 yr 27 minutes ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: All the self criticisms aside, it really turned out beautiful! Thanks, Fred!
December 29, 20241 yr That turned (no pun intended) out awesome Lew. We're always are worse critics. Some amazing color and grain for cherry. Thanks for sharing.
December 29, 20241 yr 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!
December 30, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Fred W. Hargis Jr said: All the self criticisms aside, it really turned out beautiful! My thoughts, exactly. I love it!
December 30, 20241 yr Nice! I like it! I get more comments when I use a glossy finish. Most ask how it was achieved.
December 30, 20241 yr Popular Post 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.
December 30, 20241 yr Popular Post 1 minute ago, lew said: Amazing paint scheme on that green tree, @RustyFN! Thanks, that is my wife’s handiwork.
January 7, 20251 yr Popular Post 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.
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