First go at bowl turning.

[AlexS]

After having a lathe for over a year and only ever using it to do a bit of spindle turning, I had a go at a bowl yesterday.
Material is Sydney bluegum, finished with Kunos oil & trad wax.

I can see how turning bowls could become addictive!

[graemet]

Nice one Alex. Did you copy the design or just let the wood tell you how it wanted to be cut? Where did you get your blank?
Cheers
Graeme

[AlexS]

Thanks Graeme. I had the shape in my mind, and just turned until all the dig-ins were gone.:rolleyes:
I was given the blank in thanks for some help I gave a bloke I used to work with. Chose it as my first try at bowl turning 'cause he also gave me a piece of tiger myrtle that I didn't want to upstuff.

[WillyInBris]

Hi Alex,

Very well done I must say, lathe work is contagious I have found.

What diameter is it?

Willy

[AlexS]

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What diameter is it?

Willy

Thanks Willy, dia is about 140mm, height 45mm

[Skew ChiDAMN!!]

Nice. The lip on the outside gives it a bit of style. :thyel:

[Cliff Rogers]

Good one Alex. :2tsup:
If you run it across the band saw straight through the middle & look at the cut sides you will see how good you were at making it an even thickness all round. :wink:

I've never done it to one of my bowls yet. :D

[Gil Jones]

Excellent bowl, Alex, and I too like the rim bead.
Well done!

I would NOT cut it in half.

[Hardenfast]

No too shabby, Alex. I also have had only a little spindle experience on my new lathe (3 weeks old!), so am looking for inspiration to take on a few bowls.

I've been checking out Bill Wyko's segmented pieces, but maybe I'm aiming a little high there at the moment. Your bowl looks like someting I may be able to have a go at - shortly - when the mood strikes - in due course - when I find a nice blank - in the fullness of time........

[Caveman]

:2tsup: Nice one - I really like the shape and rim.
With that as a first effort, I certainly look forward to seeing more of your work in time to come.

[DJ’s Timber]

I like it, you have done a nice job

[ticklingmedusa]

well done and welcome to the clan
tm

[jchappo]

Very nice.
Beautiful wood - and I particularly like the rim.:)

[himzol]

Must be the time for first timers and bowls:wink:

Have to agree with the others the rim is great, makes my effort seem ordinary.

Himzo.

[bitingmidge]

Alex,

Be careful... next thing you know you'll be turning pens, then where will we be??

P
:D :D :D

[Wongo]

You have mastered wood turning mate.:D

A little challenge for you, turn it square.:cool:

Is it from Studley’s rejected SBG? If so don’t forget to add it to the gallery.

[powderpost]

Very nice Alex, no tool marks, no sandpaper scratches, nice flowing lines.... excellent job.
Jim

[AlexS]

Alex,

Be careful... next thing you know you'll be turning pens, then where will we be??

P
:D :D :D
That whooshing sound you hear is the flapping of the pigs as they fly past.:D


Very nice Alex, no tool marks, no sandpaper scratches, nice flowing lines.... excellent job.
Jim

Depends how closely you look.:rolleyes:

Thanks for the kind comments. Will try to improve.