Oak Burr Bowl

3/14/04, 9:49 PM #1

David Eaves
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Oak Burr Bowl

David Eaves

>Hi there,

Finally got back in my shop today after a 9 week drought. Turned two Bowls one in Beech and the other in Burr Oak.

Heres's some shots of the Burr Oak, its around 4" diameter by 2" tall. Was sanded to 320 grit, sealed with cellulose sanding sealer. Then sanded up to 600 grit and cleaned off with an airline. Finally, two coats of Acrylic lacquer.

My turnings today were the first after reading Richard Raffan's turned bowl design book which I found very helpful. Any feedback on the form or anything else is much appreciated.

Side on

Showing the bark inclusion

Looking in showing the hole

Thanks for looking

David

Re: Oak Burr Bowl

3/15/04, 2:35 AM #2

Scott Greaves, Blackfoot Idaho
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Scott Greaves, Blackfoot Idaho

>Hi David,

I do like the shape! And that's a nice piece of burl! How do you like using the lacquer? I've used it on my last two bowls, and it turned out nice.

Scott.

Re: Oak Burr Bowl

3/15/04, 4:29 AM #3

Keith Tompkins
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Keith Tompkins

>Hi David, Nice job! I also liked the top you posted previously.

I had missed that post and just happened to catch it while browsing around. Thanks for the compliment on my tops, it's greatly appreciated!

Keith

Re: Oak Burr Bowl

3/15/04, 10:00 AM #4

David Eaves
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David Eaves

>Thanks Scott. I really like the lacquer, it's the first time I've used it on wood. It's given a nice sheen to the surface and sealed it up. It would have been really difficult to use any other finish excpets oils due to the surface so it was a good method. I'm looking forward to trying it on a smoother surface that I can buff up.

David

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3/15/04, 10:01 AM #5

David Eaves
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David Eaves

>Thanks Keith, no problem about the spinning tops. Yours are amazing, yours is certainly in a different league to mine :o)

David

Re: Oak Burr Bowl

3/15/04, 11:37 AM #6

Mike Schwing from Md.
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Mike Schwing from Md.

>Very nice work David. Was the lacquer applied by spraying or brush?

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3/15/04, 11:03 PM #7

David Eaves
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David Eaves

>Cheers Mike. The finish was sprayed on. It's a doddle to apply in that form and it gave a nice even coat, especially with all the nooks and crannies.

David

Re: Oak Burr Bowl

3/16/04, 1:34 AM #8

Dave Smith
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Nice bowl David.

Dave Smith

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