My First Bowl

[rdabpenman]

That I turned some time back.
Turned from dry Manitoba Maple. Measures 2-1/4" Deep and 7-1/8" Diameter.
I don't have the proper chisels for bowl turning but I thought what the hay, I'll try it with my 1/2" Spindle Gouge and 1/4" Round Nose Scraper.

While I still had in the chuck I sanded to 400 grit, applied 2 coats of Minwax Gloss Wipe On Poly, rubbed down with super fine steel wool between coats, applied 6 coats of Minwax Satin Wipe On Ploy and polished with Hut Ultra Gloss.

Made a doughnut chuck and removed the tenon to make a foot for the bowl bottom and finished the foot with Minwax Satin Wipe On Poly.

I might have to go a buy the proper chisels for bowl turning to see if future bowls will be easier to turn and and finish better.

As always question, comments and or suggestions appreciated.
Thanks for looking.

Les

[boodrow]

Les that is a nice lookin bowl. The finish is great , I like the stuff that shines like that.
Boodrow

[Mark]

Wow

Mighty fine for a first, and especially with the tools you had. If you got that result with marginal tools (for bowl turnin' anyway), the bowl gouge will primarily make it faster to produce. Your finishes are beautiful on your pens, and obviously the same on your bowl.

Thanks,
Mark

[maverick31]

I agree it is very nice. I like em shiney too.

[Doug B]

Wow, I wish my first bowl looked even 1/10th as good as that does. That is beautiful Les.

[Joe Lyddon]

Very NICE grain... & finish! ;D

[Ruffnek]

Let's see.....

Nice symetrical curve
Grain centered in bowl
Wall thickness is in good proportion to bowl diameter
Foot app. 1/3 of diameter and slightly concave
Finish is outstanding

I think you've got the hang of this bowl turning, Les. ;D

Now, get a bowl gouge before you turn another one. That spindle gouge could become a pretzel if you get a bad catch.

[jb34]

I like seeing a lot of grain. This definately fits my taste and nice work on the piece. I agree the finish looks really good. You say you had the wrong tools but I cannot see anythign wrong with the piece.