Popular Post Jim L Posted May 8, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 This wood is just so pretty, it makes me look like I almost know what I am doing. I am a novice at best but I enjoy it so..... This is about 3" tall and 5-1/2" wide. Dadio, Grandpadave52, steamshovel and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Krumanaker Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Pretty bowl and beautiful piece of wood!! Steve Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Wilson Posted May 8, 2018 Report Share Posted May 8, 2018 Love the piece - Bocote ? Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) @Steve Krumanaker thanks very much! @Fred Wilson thanks Fred, yes bocote Edited May 9, 2018 by Jim from Easy Wood Tools speeelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Gorgeous piece of wood and nicely turned. Edited May 9, 2018 by HandyDan Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Morris Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 Wow Jim, that is awesome, I love clean work, and simple lines, it's what I live for in woodworking. And you have certainly captured that! I am in your same boat, I need beautiful wood to make my work look beautiful. Hey, we know how to leverage nature don't we! All kidding aside, turning bowls and making them hollow, is a skill set that takes time to achieve, and you have been achieving my friend! Thanks so much for sharing here with us. Jim L and HARO50 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 @HandyDan thank you my friend! @John Morris walnut and bocote are definitely my favorites and it has a lot to do with nature giving me a head start with the natural beauty of the wood. I am becoming more patient in my turning, not settling for thicker bottom and sides. It's really satisfying to turn a well balanced bowl with consistent thickness that feels good to the touch. Thanks for your kind words. Gerald 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted May 9, 2018 Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said: I am becoming more patient in my turning, not settling for thicker bottom and sides. It's really satisfying to turn a well balanced bowl with consistent thickness that feels good to the touch. Thanks for your kind words. Thinner is very satisfying but even better is using free wood and there are some very nice ones just waiting for you to find . And then when you get known as a turner people will ask you if you want wood or just drop it off. I got some white oak and river birch from the tree guys working on neighbors trees yesterday. HARO50, Jim L and Grandpadave52 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted May 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2018 @Gerald I've seen people who always promise and make a point of returning the favor of free wood with a bowl or special item they turned as a way of saying thanks. I think it's a wonderful practice and something I will certainly do.... as soon as it happens to me! Grandpadave52 and HARO50 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hey Jim, beautiful wood an an even more fantastic turning. Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandpadave52 Posted May 10, 2018 Report Share Posted May 10, 2018 Fantastic job Jim. You turned (pun may or may not be implied) that chunk of beautiful wood into a gorgeous piece of art. Thanks for sharing with us! Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 13, 2018 Report Share Posted May 13, 2018 Jim, I don't know how I missed this one! Beautiful turning! I love the shape of your bowl- inside and out. That's going to make a mighty fine display piece in the show case!! Jim L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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