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Figured Maple Salad Bowl

A nicely figured salad bowl. HF Maple 14 1/4" dia x 4 3/8" tall; 1/2" wall thickness. Sanded to 400, Butcher's Block Oil finish. Texture & spiral with the Sorby tool.

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Chris Wright

Registered: November 2004
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 1,684

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Date: Thu April 21, 2005
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Keywords: figured maple salad bowl

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roo_mac

well what can i say
your knocking them out pritty quick now , how long?
and how much can you sell them for now , if that is not to intrusive?
thanks and welldone
roo
p.s sorry if that last mesage ofended anyone

#1 Thu April 21, 2005 7:25am

roo_mac

how long does it take to apply the butchers block finish

#2 Thu April 21, 2005 7:26am

Philip Peak

Roo
Check your private messages.

#3 Thu April 21, 2005 7:33am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Chris, I hate to say it, but I think I like this one more than the one with the green band. The color is striking and caught my attention. When I showed my wife, however, she had nothing good to say about it. There seems to be something about adding an artificial color to a natural material that women don't like. I must say that when I compare that piece with this one, I would place my bets on this one selling first. Nice job my friend. That little break from the lathe did you good. Keep 'em coming. 8)

#4 Thu April 21, 2005 2:45pm

Chris Wright

Thanks Roo. I was showing Christie what turning was and explaining all of the tools, how they are used, etc...basically a demo on bowl turning for her. With that, this bowl took 2.5 hours start to photo (from a dry, cored blank). Usually they take about 1.5 to 2 hours. Butcher's Block oil is really fast and easy. I sand the piece to 400 or 600, the hand rub the oil on with the lathe off. I let it sit for about 10 minutes and soak in and then turn the lathe on at about 500 rpms and burnish the oil into the wood with a paper towel. In the textured areas, I brush the oil on and just let it soak. I don't burnish the texture, when I turn the lathe on the excess simply flies off. As for pricing, it's different for different markets, woods, sizes, etc. I'll send you an email to give you some hints on setting your prices.

Thanks Rev, I like them better too, but I have gotten mixed reactions. My mom immediately asked if i could color a bowl I made for her 2 months ago, but Christie likes this one better. You're right about the sales though, this one is already sold as of this morning.

#5 Thu April 21, 2005 3:45pm

roo_mac

so that finish would be perfect for mushrooms. if i just have a bath of the oil and place the sanded piece in, let it soak, take it out , back on the lathe and burnish it .

#6 Thu April 21, 2005 4:55pm

roo_mac

so this way i can do lots at a time and i wont spend more time finishing them than turning them (although that is sometimes the case)

#7 Thu April 21, 2005 4:55pm

Philip Peak

I have to admit it Chris I like this one better too.

#8 Thu April 21, 2005 6:06pm

Chris Wright

Thanks -e- & Phil.

Yes Roo, this method works very well for any type of oil and any type of piece. In fact on smaller items, you can turn the speed up. 'Shrooms would work well, just remember not to burnish the natural edge or you'll pull the bark off. How would you get a finished mushroom back on the lathe after the bath? Do you leave a spigot or anything?

#9 Thu April 21, 2005 6:09pm

roo_mac

leave a spigot i think then chuck it on the chuck (lol)

#10 Thu April 21, 2005 6:12pm

roo_mac

oh yea ,philip thanks check your messages Wink

#11 Thu April 21, 2005 6:13pm

roo_mac

oh yea (yet again)
i'm on the chat

#12 Thu April 21, 2005 6:15pm

Gil

Very good-looking bowl Chris! Your stock of Maple is interesting; one Maple piece will be nearly white, and the next has Pecan tones with red highlights. I have not turned Maple yet so I must be in for surprises.

#13 Fri April 22, 2005 1:06am

Chris Wright

You really need to give it a try Gil. It turns like butter, sands to glass-like surfaces and is easy on your tools. That and it comes in enormous sizes. There's sugar maple, silver leaf maple, big leaf maple, red maple, rock hard maple (stands true to it's name), etc. And don't even get me started on quilted, curly, tiger or maple burl...my personal favorite! Smile

Oh and box elder and myrtlewood are relatives of the maple.

#14 Fri April 22, 2005 1:37am