Some small Bowls

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Ron Sardo in PA

>Dave

On the top bowl I like the way you aligned the lighter wood on top.

On the beech, the shape has a nice flow. I like this shape better than the top bowl's shape.

Your copyright can easily be removed. There is a plug-in for Photoshop called Digimarc that digitally inserts a copyright notice and can not be removed or cropped out.

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Mike Schwing from Md.

>I've seen one of those bowls before! It looks just as good this time. Really nice!

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David Chung

>Since you asked--I would have liked the Padauk one better if the rim were a little less flared. Just my personal taste--others may disagree.

David

Kaneohe, HI

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Glenn Hodges

>David, the reason some folks buy and others don't is they like the features of a bowl. I like the flared top of the paduk bowl, it makes it look different than a lot of the rest that is posted. I also like the classic look of the beech.

Nashville, Georgia

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David Eaves

>Thanks Ron, for your thoughts on the form. I was pleased with how the alignment of the Paduck came out too.

Thanks for mentioning about the pictures, I realise it can be cropped out. It's mainly just so if someone embeds a links to a photo (which I soon pick up from my webstats) it makes it clearly visible who owns it. Also it means if they do nick it, they can't deny that they didn't see the copyright notice. They are low resolution enough for people not to be able to do too much with them too. The digimarking is worth bearing in mind long term though.

Thanks again

David

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David Eaves

>Thanks Mike, I thought you might think it was familar :o)

David

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David Eaves

>Interesting thankyou for your thoughts, the range of subjective opinion is fascinating. I guess it just shows if you want to sell stuff you need to have some good variation to make sure you can appeal to a wide range of people. I will bear this in mind with future bowls and try some with a shallower rim.

Thanks again

David

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David Eaves

>Thanks Glen, as I mentioned in the reply to David, it's interesting and shows how variation in style is needed for getting a wider appeal. I think as ever the wood ditacted me more with how it worked out as I wanted to keep the stripe of the heartwood distinct. The Beech bowl pretty much followed the curve of the trunk which I guess does give that classic profile.

Thanks again

David

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Brad Vietje

>Nice job, David --

The fingerprint points out that wax over wood is not going to cut it if the piece is to be handled -- and attractive pieces like these beg to be touched !

My un-solicited advice would be to look into more durable finishes. There are many, and a lot of differing views on what's best, etc...

I like to use a cellulose sanding sealer, or blonde shellac as a base layer, then a very light coat of wax as a polish for "pretty things" -- those that aren't really functional, but meant to be admired.

For functional stuff, I've had good success with Urethane Oil, which can be shiny or dull, as you prefer, depending on how you use it, but its very tough, and good for utilitarian bowls.

Thanks for posting these.

Safe Spinning,

Brad Vietje

Thetford, VT

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Russ Fairfield

>Wax works best when it is a THIN coating, and the thinner the better. The fingerprint tells me that it is neither.

Buff the wax with a stiff brush rather than wiping it with a rag while spinning the wood in the lathe. A stiff scrub brush or a stiff shoe brush would be a good brush to use.

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David Eaves

>Thanks for you input on finishes Brad, very useful. I'm not sure if the finish is to blame though. I think it might just be a greasy print rather than into the finish. I haven't got it with me to see what it's like now.

David

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David Eaves

>Thanks Russ for your tips on the wax. As I just mentioned in the reply to Brad, I think the print was just a greasy mark rather than into the finish. I'm not certain though. Next time I use the wax I'll follow your advice and make sure it is thin.

Thanks again

David