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  1. 07-10-2011, 7:30 PM #1
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    Creeker Visit Progress Photos

    Several months ago, I was given a rather large maple tree with a request of a large (14" ish) salad bowl for the Church the tree came from .... since my Rikon Mini simply can't squeeze that out .. my neighbor Tom Hamilton offered his shop, time, and Powermatic to work me thru this. We roughed out the blank, and its been drying for a few months ... yesterday we (I) finish turned it, now I need to sand it out, then we'll clean the foot up a bit in a week or so.... The bowl ended up about 13" diameter x 5+" deep ...

    I do have to say, Tom is a gracious host and has helped me with learning the art of turning, it helps to have someone there with you, talking thru the 'how-tos' ... I do appreciate the opportunities!

    Here is my progress photo (just the bowl, not the workers .... ) I will work on better photos once its finished.

    well, comments/critiques, as always, are welcome!

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  3. 07-10-2011, 7:42 PM #2
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    the bowl look like they are ready for a salad[hold the dressing ]
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  4. 07-10-2011, 7:47 PM #3
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    That is a big ol' bowl, Lee!! The church dinners are going to be better this fall!
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  5. 07-10-2011, 8:24 PM #4
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    Always great to hear of Creekers getting together to do some turning! Very nice bowl! Looking forward to seeing it once finished! The church members are going to love it!
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  6. 07-10-2011, 8:29 PM #5
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    very nice, nice to have someone to help you with your plan
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  7. 07-10-2011, 8:47 PM #6
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    Very nice collaboration! Good form and this will be a blessing to the church dinners!!!
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  8. 07-10-2011, 9:16 PM #7
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    That'll be a real nice bowl, Lee!
    Something you can be real proud of. Quite a difference between a mini and a full sized lathe, huh?
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  9. 07-10-2011, 10:14 PM #8
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    Great bowl. Creeker get together is always great.
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  10. 07-10-2011, 10:56 PM #9
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    Know the feeling Lee...pretty sweet bowl! Having that "over the shoulder" can't be beat!
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  11. 07-11-2011, 8:09 AM #10
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    Thanks!
    First thing the LOML said when I got home, "wow, I'd like one of those" ..... So beginneth the quest for a bigger lathe, WITH the blessings of the MRS .....
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  12. 07-11-2011, 8:15 AM #11
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    That looks like the start of a new tool gloat. Sweet looking bowl, and a nice visit to boot.
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  13. 07-11-2011, 10:07 AM #12
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    Great looking bowl! Congrats on the visit and help! And a pre congrats too on the coming upgrade!
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