Yarn bowls

[russell dietrich]

IMG_5605d.jpgBowls 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.

[daryl moses]

Very nice!!

[David Delo]

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

[Thom Sturgill]

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.

[Harold Tinling]

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

[russell dietrich]

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.

[Ryan Mooney]

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
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.

[Robert Willing]

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.

[russell dietrich]

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