Baxter 243, Ken 8 or 9

[Ken Hill]

I can't keep up with Baxter, so I figure since i'm new to bowls, one of mine should equal say.... 35 of his

White Oak NE rough out....its as thin as I can go for now. 6.5 x 4 x 3/16

Now doing the backstroke in the DNA pool!

[Dennis Ford]

That thickness looks just right to me, nice bowl.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Looks pretty good Ken! Since you are new to bowls - if you put a little more of a curve to the walls - you'll find it is a lot easier to turn!

[Ken Hill]

Thanks Steve, I have several with a standard curve, but I need the practice haha! I do a few one way, then a few another and learn something everytime I think

[Bernie Weishapl]

Good looking bowl Ken. Looks like the bark stayed on pretty well. If ya got it doing the backstroke I hope a life guard is on duty.

[Baxter Smith]

Looks like it will be a nice one Ken! You did a good job keeping on the bark. When I was on number 8, it would take me 3-4 hours. I imagine you are doing a lot better than that.

And its 245 now but who's counting! Turned out two from your walnut today. One thick and one thin. I saved the best for last. Its my favorite wood when it comes to furniture. The cracks limit the way you can split the pieces and what you can make, but it seems relatively dry. I might try to sand and finish the thin one in another week or so.

Looking forward to seeing the oak NE before long!

[Ken Hill]

Yeah, im in no rush and although I am getting faster, the learning curve seems to get wider LOL!

[David E Keller]

Looks good... Nice looking bark edge.

I'm guessing that you'll go straight to sanding when the DNA swim is over... I looks like it might be too thin to return.

[Ken Hill]

Yep, let it warp!