Benefit bowl

1/30/05, 2:41 PM #1

Mike Schwing from Md.
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Benefit bowl

Mike Schwing from Md.

>This 12" cherry bowl will be part of the benefit auction for the CCA (Coastal Conservation Association)'s annual event in Southern Maryland.

It is sanded to about 4000 grit with Micro Mesh and then given 2 coats of Watco. 2 weeks later it was buffed on the Beall buffing system. I've been playing with my new carving tools and the bottom has some significant detail compared to all of my other bowls thus far. I kind of like it and plan to expand it to match other areas on the rim on future work.

Kind of hard to give this one away. The profile really worked out to my liking, and the fact that the knot area has a tiny hole, which I choose to not fill, will prevent it from being a salad bowl, so I hope it is used for display only.

Comments/critique welcomed, and encouraged.

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1/30/05, 2:42 PM #2

Mike Schwing from Md.
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bottom detail

Mike Schwing from Md.

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1/30/05, 2:47 PM #3

Charlie Anderson in Southern Maryland
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Charlie Anderson in Southern Maryland

>Thanks Mike. The bowl looks great and of course our CCA chapter will appreciate it.

How many fishing trips do I owe you now?

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1/30/05, 3:20 PM #4

Barry Turner
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Barry Turner

>What a nice surprise lurking underneath.........

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1/30/05, 3:58 PM #5

jared
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jared

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Hello: A nice looking bowl. I have just started making some bowls that are 12-14 inches in diameter since I got my new lathe. You seem to have a real nice porportion of the wall thickness to the diameter. What is the thickness of the wall on this bowl? I am curious about how thin to finish mine to so that it looks good and is still useable. thanks in advance Jared

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1/30/05, 4:25 PM #6

Mike Schwing from Md.
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Mike Schwing from Md.

>Thank you Jared. I would guess the wall thickness on this is about 3/8". I have no set formula for wall thickness but instead go to intended purpose and form. A delicate exterior profile is frequently complemented by a somewhat thinner wall thickness, in my opinion, and a more traditional form seems more stout and appropriate if the bowl is thicker. I do not particuarly care to make extremely thin walled bowls as they feel too delicate to me for use. I have customers that feel both ways, but I do this for pleasure rather than income, so I do what pleases me.

I used to make bowls as thin as I could, but now that I know I can, I've lost the urge to do so.

Watco is a good, semi-durable treatment for a bowl, but there is no finish for a service bowl that will withstand use for long. Waterlox is more durable than Watco, but it yellows quickly. I think bare wood is a good choice for a salad bowl as it will absorb oils from use along the way, just most turners can't stand to leave their bowls naked.

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1/30/05, 4:50 PM #7

Tom Mullane
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Tom Mullane

>Mike, check your email...

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1/30/05, 6:03 PM #8

Capt Skip
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Capt Skip

>Very nice. I love that bowl lip angled in and 3/8" looks proportional. The bottom detail is very nice. 4000 grit man.....

I made a few very thin like you showed me but too many of them went into the fireplace. Might have to try it again now on the new 1642 as I can get a better angle to the bowl with the headstock at the end.

Also very nice of you to donate it to CCA.

Now where is Charlie's bowl :)

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1/30/05, 6:38 PM #9

Charlie Anderson in Southern Maryland
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Charlie Anderson in Southern Maryland

>Where is Charlie's Bowl? Maybe next year's banquet, but I probably will do a pen and pencil set for this years.

I know what you mean about 'better angle' to the bowl. The one I destroyed yesterday had walls at about 60 degrees and it was hard to reach across the lathe.

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1/30/05, 10:42 PM #10

Jennifer@Indy.USA
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Jennifer@Indy.USA

>Mike, it's beautiful. I love the profile and the detail on the bottom is a very nice added touch.

Love it!

Jen

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Hello Everybody! I figure I've been hanging around WoodCentral for a few years now so I might as well officially post a Bio. I'm Jennifer and I reside in the heart of the Midwest in Indianapolis. You'll usually find me hanging out on the turning side of WoodCentral, but I check the Main forum too. I started woodworking about 25 years ago mostly interested in flatwork; small furniture and other items to use around the home. Then I discovered the lathe and became obsessed with it. I've been turning for about 23 years now. My love and excitement for turning has taken me into the world of teaching and frequent demonstrating. Lots of experimenting with textures, color, burning over the past several years. I've recently begun dabbling in metal clay work and have started incorporating it in to my turnings too. It's another toolbox full of toys! When I'm not turning, I'm hanging out with the love of my life and most honest critic, my husband Clay. In order to keep the lathe spinning and the lights on I spend the other part of my day at an ABC television station directing the evening newscasts.

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1/31/05, 12:36 AM #11

Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA
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Awesome!

Dominic Greco at home in Richboro, PA

>Mike,

I gotta tell ya', I love the detail you put into the base! I was really blown away. It's so simple, but adds an air of complexity to the base that really "speaks" to me.

Well done my friend!

See ya around,

Dominic

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