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  1. 09-30-2009, 08:16 PM #1
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    Sycamore bowl

    I had a little time to play today and I have had a couple of sycamore branch pieces laying around for a couple of years, so I made this:







    While I am known for my flat work, I don't think this turned out too bad considering I don't even own a bowl gouge. Pics don't do it justice.

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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    Very nice, no bowl gouge? What did you use?
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  3. 09-30-2009, 08:24 PM #3
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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    Quote Originally Posted by NCTurner View Post
    Very nice, no bowl gouge? What did you use?

    I roughed out the blank with a roughing gouge and used a spindle gouge with a fingernail grind to remove the inside and shape the outside. While the walls are quite thick, I don't own a tool to shape the inside in order to get the walls thinner. I might have to either make one or invest in one if I want to continue to make these.

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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    Please do be careful, using a "spindle" roughing gouge can be dangerous, it is really meant for smaller spindle work. If you are going to keep making them either make a simple Oland tool or invest in a good bowl gouge, Thompson gouges are very reasonable.
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    Thumbs up Re: Sycamore bowl

    Looks like a perfect example that true talent is capable of moving easily into uncharted waters. Beautiful work, Mike!!
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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    Quote Originally Posted by NCTurner View Post
    Very nice, no bowl gouge? What did you use?
    Screwdrive is what I mainly use on round things

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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    Nice job Mike
    What happen to the days when we where satisfied with what we had and really didn't care if we had what we didn't -
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    Re: Sycamore bowl

    That's a beautiful organic shape. Nice work!
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