Thread: First go at bowl turning.

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

Thanks Graeme. I had the shape in my mind, and just turned until all the dig-ins were gone.
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.

Hi Alex,

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

What diameter is it?

Willy

Originally Posted by WillyInBris

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What diameter is it?

Willy

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

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

Good one Alex.
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.

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

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

I would NOT cut it in half.

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........

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.

I like it, you have done a nice job

well done and welcome to the clan
tm

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

Must be the time for first timers and bowls

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

Himzo.

Alex,

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

P