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[Chris152]

Here is my first (successful) natural edge bowl, pretty pleased with it despite a few areas of tear out (which are barely noticeable unlike in the pictures).
I didn't dare going any thinner due to my previous failed attempt.

Lovely grain, not entirely sure of the type of oak; the log came from an evergreen tree, if it helps.


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That'll be holm oak. Beautiful, somewhat splitty and very hard.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

I use coffee granules as well.....to make a cuppa lol

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

I like the natural edge bowl, I don’t think my skill in woodturning is that level yet so it will be a while before I try

 

[Stigmorgan]

I like the natural edge bowl, I don’t think my skill in woodturning is that level yet so it will be a while before I try

It's not so different from a flat rimmed bowl unless the live edge is extremely wavey. Feel free to come over for some practice, I've loads of Lime blanks you can practice on

 

[kinverkid]

I have a piece ready cut 45mm x 60mm but also have another 15mmx55mm which of you wished you could glue them together for free. Otherwise I would have to cut from a larger piece but would cost £30 + P&P.