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  1. 05-26-2012, 5:59 PM #1
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    Spalted White Oak Bowl

    Good friend and fellow Creeker Rob Sitze called and said he could use a hand doing his bearing replacement on his Jet. As payment, he let me use his lathe since mine is sold, the movers have packed everything and I'm in an apartment for 3 months. We had a great day talking shop and the White Oak blank I picked up at our last turners guild was a nice piece of wood. No pics of the day but here is the bowl. I did another ring base that I really like and, as this isn't a utility bowl, the rim tilts out. Finish is Robs homemade secret formula. The blank had some bad punky areas but I like the bowl overall. And, to boot, Rob bought lunch. Great day. Comments and criticism appreciated.

    P.S. Sorry about the pics, it's from my iPhone.
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  3. 05-26-2012, 6:58 PM #2
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    It was a good time, after bearing replacement, Nate turned, I cut up bowl blanks, and we swapped stories. Too bad we didn't think about a picture together. Pebo, Nate's shop dog was awesome in the shop, other then chasing my cat around the house. Enjoyed it and hope to do it again before you move.
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  4. 05-26-2012, 7:15 PM #3
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    Nice looking bowl. I hadn't seen spalted white oak before. Is a tilted-out rim a no-no for a utility bowl? My dog is a fixture in my shop and am glad to hear that Nate even travels with his!
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  5. 05-26-2012, 7:38 PM #4
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    Nice work Nate!! For whatever reason, I think the foot is really cool! Great rim and the finish is spot on!
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    very nice oak
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  7. 05-26-2012, 7:46 PM #6
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    Nate,

    That is a nice bowl and a neat piece of wood.

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  8. 05-26-2012, 8:22 PM #7
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    I like everything about this bowl including the rim. Never thought of spalting oak but I might have to give it.
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  9. 05-26-2012, 9:35 PM #8
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    That's great looking! Love the grain and colors. I don't like to turn oak, but that piece would sure make it worth it!
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  10. 05-26-2012, 9:59 PM #9
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    Really nice looking bowl and wood.
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  11. 05-27-2012, 1:29 AM #10
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    Nice bowl Nate! I like the beaded foot and that's a cool piece of wood.
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    love the wood! I like the ring base too
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    Awesome spalting on that bowl. That's very nice and great shape.
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  14. 05-27-2012, 9:01 AM #13
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    Thank you all for the kind comments.

    Jon, I decided on my bowls, if it was for use, the rim would tip in and if the bowl was for looks, out. This way your cheerios roll back into the bowl Also, if I ever become famous, as opposed to infamous, it will be a signature.
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  15. 05-27-2012, 10:27 AM #14
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    Beautiful bowl! Glad to see you got in some shop time!! I would be lost without being able to head to my shop whenever I wanted!
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  16. 05-27-2012, 2:38 PM #15
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    Nice looking bowl Nate! Looks close to being too far gone in many places.
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