Grandson time and 2 bowls

[Thomas Canfield]

Youngest grandson, 17, was here over weekend and wanted to do some turning. I made some disc blanks, 6-7"D and 1-1/2"T, out of some pith slab material of Hackberry and local Maple saved from larger bowl preparation. His first bowl was Hackberry and ended up with a foot made out of the tenon due to a little eager turning and the ring, design feature in center, would have ended up with a funnel. A good save and friction polish for first bowl. His second bowl was out of the spalted Maple and Danish Oil finish. Both are definitely keepers.
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It was good practice working with him since local club will be doing a simple learn to turn bowl class in September turning similar bowls.

[Brian Kent]

I like both of them, and especially that you got to work with your grandson.

[John RStegall]

I agree that they are definitely keepers. He has talent and a great teacher.

[William C Rogers]

Both are great. I really like the second one.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Congrats on being able to share with your grandson the wonderful world of turning! Both bowls are keepers but have to say that even after turning for a few years, I would be showing off that second one! I am sure that in addition to the bowls, you created some lasting and fun memories! Have fun in your September class!!

[daryl moses]

Great job and good for you for spending time with him in the shop!

[Greg Parrish]

Those look great.

[Thomas Canfield]

Thanks for comments. The Maple and DO are definitely a better end product and second bowl turned. The Hackberry was his first bowl turned since "we" turned a simple bowl 10 years earlier. He did the turning, sanding, and finish on both bowls with very little hand on help and none on the final passes. He was a good student and got the feel of riding the bevel pretty quick. I was just handed the different grits of sandpaper and sharpened the tools.

[Lamar Wright]

Very nice bowls indeed!