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Disappointment Bowl

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Disappointment Bowl

Rough day here in KY, tornado watch outside and turning turmoil inside. Started project bark edge bowl from a 9"dia. log section of a Black locust I recently felled, broke bandsaw blade while splitting the log. Mounted half section and began roughing out form and tenon, only to discover a split not visible under the bark. Decided for a "design opportunity" I don't recall ever attempting before by cutting off the top rim sapwood, haven't decided if I like it or not, what do y'all think? Will ponder the project for a while, after another microwave session or 2.


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I think it looks good. Nice accented and balanced rings and the no sapwood ends add overall interest. I'd be happy to put it on my coffee table.

Bill


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George Balock

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Sometimes you just have to make lemonade.  I think it looks balanced as well.


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depends who it's for

Fine for anybody else, who wouldn't notice, know, or care.  

If you're going to keep it, you already know you don't like it and don't want to look at it regardless of it's qualities, no matter what we may say.

Sell it or give it as a gift with no disclaimer.


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