Mesquite Winged Bowl

A piece I recently finished from a half-log. Not my first winged bowl, but the first where I incorporated the form of the log section. The bowl sits on a small foot and is about 8" diameter (not including the wings) and about 4" tall.

The mesquite was still green and turned quite well. I basically went straight through the turning-to-finishing process in two sessions. The wood is surprisingly stable and moved very little after turning.

Comments and critiques welcomed.

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DMcIvor

Registered: July 2006
Location: Twisp, WA
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Date: Fri July 18, 2008
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

I break the ice here. I LOVE IT! These have become one of my favorite designs. The idea of the bowl "stretching out of the log" is one of those wonders that just draws me and my eye. One thing I've noticed is that these pieces, whether natural log or or even square, creates lots of discussion and wonder in people's minds. It's like they can sort of understand a round bowl. But, a round bowl within a square or natural shape just does not compute. Most of the time it you can get it in their hands they'll buy it. 8-)

#1 Fri July 18, 2008 5:10pm

roundwood

I like it as well. Nice grain, and I like the shape of the bowl and the rim at the top. Great Job.

#2 Fri July 18, 2008 5:39pm

Chuck Beland

I totally agree with Doug these winged bowls do get a lot of "How did he do that" responses. Great looking bowl I love the added sap wood.

Chuck

#3 Sat July 19, 2008 1:04am

Glenn

I have recently gotten into doing these. I don't have one finished yet but i enjoy these a TON! Nice work. The mesquite looks awesome. The elevated rim of the bowl is a nice touch. Your proportion seems right on.

#4 Sat July 19, 2008 2:14am

Philip Peak

You'll find mesquite does not move much if at all even when green. I love working with it, I just wished I could get more of it more often. I too love these type bowls and have done several myself, they are a challenge....Hmmm that give me an idea...

#5 Sat July 19, 2008 7:52pm

TDRice

I especially like the way you worked the crotch into the piece. Very well done.

TD

#6 Sat July 19, 2008 9:47pm

DMcIvor

Thanks to all for your comments!

#7 Mon July 21, 2008 8:47pm