Yarn bowls

Attachment 311332Bowls turned for ladies in a knitting club. Learned to air dry, causing the bowl to split. I drill a hole when the split gets abou 1/2 way down. I then bag, dry, and finish turning. Red cedar bowls tuned thick for extra weight. Using this method, I haven't had any unwanted cracking after the bowl is finished.

Very nice!!

One of these days I'll get one of these off my bucket list. These are beautiful Russell.

Since cedar is a long desired wood for hope chests and anything containing woolens, I'm sure the women really appreciate the timber selection. As David said, I've got to get a couple of these off my to-do list for the LOML.

Very nice bowls. What method do you use to cut the wool slot?

Harold
I use a power carving tool with a shaft, and a 3/16 dia cutter. I clean the slot up with a air file set from HF.

Nice looking bowls! The flared rim works nicely with them here.

Good call on making them a bit heavy - that was my first mistake on the first batch :D
The only other thing I'd add is make sure the slot is smooth smooth smooth or you'll definitely hear about it from the complaints department.

Very nice bowls Russell I have been thinking of making some with segmented bowls. What size did you select? I am going to submit some turned yarn holders a soon as my knee starts to feel better after total replacement last Tuesday.

Robert
The bowls are 7-8"dia by 5" h, turned side grain (not end grain).