First green natural edge

Ok I know this doesn't look exciting but for me its a big leap into the dark. I post this because I am so excited about my new found romance with green wood. I know I know there is nothing new or exciting about it really but wait! For me I haven't done any green work before. I have always used kiln dried wood Daft yes but there you go so this is the second green piece I have made and the first natural edge bowl I would imagine there is a high possibility of it splitting but at this moment I am like a kid in a toy shop. I came in from the workshop today soaking wet with a big grin on my face.

Anyway I will let you make you minds up on this I just wanted to share with the world a little happiness regardless of the quality of the finished article!

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Richard Kennedy

Richard Kennedy

Registered: December 2008
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Date: Sat March 20, 2010
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Robert_Harper

Green wood is fairly easy to turn. I'm not fond of the smell of elm though. It smells like a wet dog. Green cedar is another story.

I like this piece too. I have a lot of times I want to make something like this but I tend to end up with more round and squat shapes.

Live long, love lots, and turn fast.

#1 Sat March 20, 2010 1:39am

Bill Bolen

Now that is an "art piece". Love it and hope it holds together for you. I would love to see the final form it decides to take in about 6 months...Bill..

#2 Sat March 20, 2010 3:07pm

David Seaba

Great Job! Richard

#3 Sat March 20, 2010 3:57pm

andylasslett

dEFINETLY SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF!

#4 Sun March 21, 2010 6:49am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

You may not think so, but I think you did a great job. It has been a few days since you posted it. What has happened?

#5 Fri March 26, 2010 6:39pm