Knowledge You Can Build On — Est. 1998
Cherry Burl Bowl
Ron in Drums PA
>10" x 4.5"
Waterlox finish
Alcohol dried
I saved this log from a fire wood pile.
When my wife first looked at this she said "But it has a hole in it!" THe next day she tells me " I think this is my favorite one."
As always, your critiques are welcomed. Thanks for looking.
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Brad Vietje
>Yup, she's right -- very nice bowl ! Does the bark inclusion go all the way through the side ?
Beauty !
Safe Spinning,
Brad Vietje
Thetford, VT
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Mike Rubes, Apex, NC
>Hi Ron,
Nice bowl! Great save from the firewood. Would have been a shame to burn that one.
The bowl has a very pleasing shape to it.
Thanks for the pic,
Mike
Hoping for shop time this afternoon in Apex, NC...
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Glenn Hodges
>Ron, the burl figure and the bark inclusion gives this bowl a lot of eye pleasing character.
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Ron in Drums PA
>Yes, you can see the bark on the inside of the bowl.
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Jim R
>That is a very beautiful piece of wood. You really made a save. Its a nice simple shape that really works.
How long did you soak it in alcohol and how long did it dry before you turned it. I am trying that process and need all the info I can get. I have never used waterlox, do you use it on everything?
WOW NICE Bowl !!
Leo Van Der Loo
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Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Ron in Drums PA
>I let it soak for just 2 hours, then wrap in newspaper for 4 days. After that, 10 days sitting on my work bench.
Re: Cherry Burl Bowl
Jennifer@Indy.USA
>Hi Ron,
Very nice bowl....and you saved a log in making it! The tree Gods are smiling down on you :)
It looks like a hearty bowl. I love the smooth rim and the the "hole" in it adds a rustic touch. The finish looks fantastic too. Water-Lox. I've never used that? I might have to try it!
Thanks for posting!
Jennifer
Nice Save from the Fire
Mark Kauder. Phenix City, AL
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How much information do you need?
Dave Smith, Longview, WA
>Hi Jim,
I assume you read the write up in the Articles section here on WC. If you have specific questions post them or email me. I don't have enough hours in the day to write up everything and crunch all the data I have gathered. "I'll get tit after the holidays," has been used so much that I am already behind before next year starts.
Dave Smith
I burned out about a week too soon this year in Longview, WA.
Nice save!
Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA
>Ron,
You're on a real cherry kick lately, aren't you? :>)
Really buddy, you're doing some fantastic work lately. And this bowl is about my favorite. I really love the shape.
See ya around,
Dominic
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RevDoug
>Very nice. That was indeed a great save from the fire pile. Great figure and I love the inclusions. Great job with the turning as well.
Turn 'em round,
RevDoug
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Tom In Red Deer
>It's all been said but I will add my "Well Done" to the list.
Very nice shape...makes me want to pick it up and cradle it in both hands. Very pretty wood as well.
Tom in Red Deer
