My First Turned Bowl

[thomgarner]

Found some firewood and turned my first bowl. Hope you like it ... going to turn a few more soon.

 

[Edgar]

Well done!

 

[tomtedesco]

Nice shape and finish. I would spend a little more time on the bottom sanding.

 

[JimB]

Very nice!

 

[donstephan]

For experimenting and skill development, I think knot free squares of 2x6 spruce-pine-fir (spf) is great. Very low cost, spf cuts easily, and can have interesting looks when sanded.

 

[howsitwork]

nice work.

 

[Ted iin Michigan]

Well done! If you don't mind, I'd like to steal the bead detail on the exterior - really like it! Texas oak?
Also, be VERY cautious. Bowl turning can be almost as addictive as pen turning.
Looks like you may have dodged a "Laura" event but stay safe.

 

[greenacres2]

For experimenting and skill development, I think knot free squares of 2x6 spruce-pine-fir (spf) is great. Very low cost, spf cuts easily, and can have interesting looks when sanded.

It's also a pain in the rear to turn without tearout. It's been said that if one can turn framing lumber well off the tools, you can turn anything. I have a lot of 2 x 4 scrap that i should use to work on my skill set!!
earl