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  1. 2nd December 2009, 04:36 PM #1
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    Default a christmas present

    A couple of weeks ago I was asked by the "lady of the house", if I would make a bowl for her sister for christmas.

    I my wood pile I found a piece of Red Gum that I had been given several years ago.

    The piece presented me with a real challenge as it had at least two big gum veins running into the centre. After exposing the veins, I started to fill them firstly with some araldite. Then filed over this with some resin.

    As I started the hollowing of the bowl, I exposed the veins more and more. Therefore I was left with no option but to fill the veins from inside with more resin.

    Today I happily finished the project. final sanding to 600 grit, then three coats of "stylewood" and a final buffing with EEE paste.

    The measurements of the bowl are: 285mm in diameter and 85mm high.

    Attached are the results.. I hope both women appreciate my efforts

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    Looks really good I like the fact you kept the veins it really adds carter to the bowl
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    Well done, Kev.

    Nice and dusty turning it?
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    Great result

    I love having bowls with natural faults like these, it makes it so unique.
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    That is almost to good to give to a SWMBO or sister
    lovely work
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    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-basher View Post

    That is almost to good to give to a SWMBO or sister
    lovely work
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    Yeah, thats the message I am starting to get from the "little lady"

    I try and do new things twice.. the first time to see if I can do it.. the second time to see if I like it
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    Kev that is a spectacular save!!

    The bowl is bloody good too>brava
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    Great looking bowl Kev.
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    Nice work! The gum veins were worth the effort - they really lift the bowl

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    what they all said, Brudda....
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    Kev, very fine work on that bowl.
    Good looking wood too.

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