Second attempt

[Doug B]

Having listened to the comments on my last attempt at a rectangular bowl, i`ve had another go, trying to incorporate the suggestions that were made.

I was so pleased with the outcome i entered it i my local woodturning clubs competition tonight. The entries were very good, including Penmans (malcolm) bowl. So i`m not holding my breath, the results aren`t announced till next month :lol: :lol: But still i was pleased with it & would be interested in your comments.
Cheers.
Doug.
PS it was made from cherry this time & is 9"x5 1/2"x2".

 

[stewart]

Nice looking bowl - I like the shape a lot.

 

[CHJ]

Very well executed Doug, you certainly nailed the skirt thickness that drew comments on the last one. Choice of Cherry adds a bit of class to the item IMO.

 

[Bodrighy]

Very very nice, not easy to do but you have succeeded. Certainly better than my poor attempts at one of these.

pete

 

[johnny.t.]

Spot on doug ,an even thickness right across the rim, nice timber and a nice finish. Hope you kept your fingers away from the corners!

Nice job
JT

 

[PowerTool]

Beautifully done,very nice work,definitely prizeworthy

Andrew

 

[TEP]

Mornin' Doug. Excellent improvement on your last, perfect edge line. And one of my favourite woods.

Not meant as a criticism, just some pointers, to improve the look of the whole piece put some movement into the edge next time. Say a curve or wave, honestly no harder to do than what you have just done.

Also the bowl base looks a little squarish, try to put in a more symmetrical curve. What a lot people don't realise is that one of the hardest things to do in woodturning is to build a curve with no flats or corners in it.

Top work mate, coming on leaps and bounds, I look forward to your third square edged bowl.

Good luck with the competition.

 

[NickWelford]

I would echo Tam's comments, but not so much as to detract from the fact that this is a really nice piece, well executed. Should win the prize!! Let's see Malcolm's bowl so we can compare......

 

[penman]

Hi all

My entry was the bowl I put up for display on 25 jan under the heading "This afternoons work"
https://www.ukworkshop.co.uk/forums/view ... highlight=

Malcolm

 

[Jenx]

Both are absolutely fantastic.

its a TIE !! 8) 8) 8) 8)

Great work, both

 

[Mark Hancock]

Doug

Nice looking piece. I'd echo TEP/Tam's comments.

 

[NickWelford]

Hmmmm, yes, both pieces have their merits. The bowl shape is better in Malcolm's, in my view, but I think the square bowl is a more difficult piece to produce, so a tie might be appropriate. Let's hope that there aren't better pieces submitted though. Let us know the results.

 

[PowerTool]

Interesting,two very nice pieces,both in cherry - also looking forward to hearing the results.

Andrew

 

[Jenx]

Mark / Tam - just by way of 'learning' ... when you say a 'wave' etc.. do you mean like 'bandsaw' the square so that its a wavy shape insetad of square ?

( sorry for question if I'm not 'getting the intended point' ! )

Which bit should be 'wavy' ?

 

[TEP]

Hi Alun. 'Wave' just my way of trying to explain what I mean, and confusing myself and everyone else.

I meant the wings, you can either have them drooping in a curve, which I prefer, or even curving upwards slightly. Just adds a bit more interest to the piece. Also you don't use a bandsaw, you turn the wings!

What I call a wave is where you can make one wing longer than the other, and cut it so it has a gentle 'S' form from bowl to tip. As it leaves the bowl it gently curves down, the curves upwards, and back down again. All these shapes are very gentle undulations. Just need a heavy enough lathe to hold it down, dependant on the size of the work of course. You could make one 4" long or 4' long depending on your lathe.

Again you could make this type with equal wings, after all it's your bowl.

 

[Jenx]

Ah ! Now I 'get ya ' ! yes... the ones as you describe are teriffic.. I'd love to have the conkers to try.. but I'm feart ! 8) 8) 8)

 

[Vulthoom]

.. but I'm feart ! 8) 8) 8)

Haha! I quite agree with your sentiments but I would be
"scairt" or "fricken'd deearth"

 

[Doug B]

Thanks for all the comments.
I like all the input as i`m not that great at design, i`m trying to view as much turned work as possible for inspiration.
Being new to turning, the learning curve is steep, but one i am enjoying very much.
Thanks again.
Doug.

 

[boysie39]

If you would both like to send over here to me Iwill give my expert discision no need to include return address, Stunners, REgards Boysie

 

[stevebuk]

brilliant doug, as is malcolms, good luck to you both, and i feel privelidged to have seen them both.. :wink: