Walnut bowls

[bowman]

I had some walnut scraps about 6/4 thick, used a bandsaw to cut into a circle and mounted on a worm screw for attaching to the lathe. I created a mortice for the jaws to hold when I turned them around to turn the insides of the bowls. I used a bowl gouge for both the inside and outside.

I had one of the bowls when I dropped in on the Raleigh lunch crowd and passed it around. It had not been finished at that time. I have since mixed up a batch of "OB's Shine Juice" (equal parts of clear shellac, BLO, and DNA).

https://photos.app.goo.gl/rEMhJJHvuCbedBfo8

 

[golfdad]

Good looking stuff Neil....can’t wait to see them after “Shine Juice” application

 

[bowman]

The 3 photos where they are darker have the shine juice applied

 

[photostu]

They look great. What is the 'DNA' portion of this mixture? I know what BLO is..

 

[sawman101]

DNA is denatured alcohol. I think you're getting the hang of the spinney thing Neal, nice work!

 

[Roy G]

Neal, with 6/4 stock, you should consider plates and platters. Maybe a set of salad plates to go with a salad bowl. It would also be good practice for turning duplicate pieces. Your bowls looked pretty good and that finish set them off.

Roy G

 

[Jeff]

"OB's Shine Juice" (equal parts of clear shellac, BLO, and DNA).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVn5cCyXrE4

Interesting mixture. BLO and DNA don't mix so there are two layers in the jar. Add the shellac (it's also in DNA) and it's still not a clear solution. Shake it up and it's a muddy looking brown mixture---a suspension!

But it worked nicely for Neal's walnut bowls.

 

[bowman]

Neal, with 6/4 stock, you should consider plates and platters. Maybe a set of salad plates to go with a salad bowl. It would also be good practice for turning duplicate pieces. Your bowls looked pretty good and that finish set them off.

Roy G

Thanks for the feedback Roy. I've been turning for less than a year, and just recently tried my hand at shallow bowls. I'll work on the duplication of pieces as my homework!

 

[bowman]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVn5cCyXrE4

Interesting mixture. BLO and DNA don't mix so there are two layers in the jar. Add the shellac (it's also in DNA) and it's still not a clear solution. Shake it up and it's a muddy looking brown mixture---a suspension!

But it worked nicely for Neal's walnut bowls.

Thanks Jeff. One thing that helps bring the shine is friction and some heat from the paper towel as an applicator. This was my first attempt at using that finish, and it did work nicely, plus it dries quickly!