Firewood bowl 2

This is 30 yr old firewood I was given by a friend. I spent a lot of time on the finish because the guy who is getting it just loves the texture of the wood when it is really smooth. I was quite pleased in the end to get this because it was hard work and the wood turned out to be quite attractive. 5" x 2.25" I had real trouble getting the rim smooth so had to stop and leave a small part slightly rough or I would have ended up with a plate.

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Brendan McAreavy

Registered: September 2008
Location: Ireland
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Date: Fri March 13, 2009
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Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

Sometimes a little bit of wax on those spots that don't want to sand out will make all the difference. Apply the wax, let it sit a few minutes, and start sanding again. It will clog your sand paper, but you'll find your rough spot disappearing pretty quickly too. 8-)

#1 Fri March 13, 2009 12:58pm

Bill Bolen

Pretty bowl B. I know a lot of folks do not like a foot on a bowl but your foot works quite well with the form. Excellent!...Bill..

#2 Fri March 13, 2009 3:51pm

Brendan McAreavy

Thank you guys.

Rev Doug, I used your wax trick on the foot of the bowl where it joins the wall and it worked great. Unfortunately I had the piece off the lathe before I saw the small bit of roughness on the rim - it's hardly noticeable but you know what we're like.

#3 Fri March 13, 2009 4:07pm

Mike Baber

Some real pretty wood their Brendan, its got alot going on in their. I also like the form as well.

Wizzy

#4 Fri March 13, 2009 8:56pm

JimQuarles

Looks like it might be Ambrosia Maple. Looks good.

#5 Sat March 14, 2009 12:37am