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  1. 11-20-2007, 3:20 PM #1
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    Walnut Bowl From McNaughton

    Here's the first large bowl from the McNaughton Center Saver. The smaller two bowls out of this blank are waiting to be turned. I finished this one up quickly since I over shot the bottom of the second bowl a little and this one was a little thin. I was scared that it was going to crack.

    One thing that I noticed in this piece, that I try to shoot for in all of them, is that I hit the symmetry with the grain pretty close. That's what gives that hourglass grain pattern.

    Walnut
    11" x 4"
    Lacquered

    Comments and critiques welcome.
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  3. 11-20-2007, 4:10 PM #2
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    That's pretty great Raymond. I can see the value in having the rig...not just because of the wood savings, but as you find really cool blanks, the ability to match pieces and stuff...has the potential to be a lot of fun.

    I was thinking I'll just bend my parting tool and go for it manual.


    ...Ok.....maybe not.

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  4. 11-20-2007, 4:13 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Hart View Post
    I was thinking I'll just bend my parting tool and go for it manual.
    A picture is worth 1000 words for this idea John...
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  5. 11-20-2007, 4:22 PM #4
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    Nice big bowl Raymond! Love the size and color! I suppose that with time the coring process gets easier - sure looks like it would be worth the effort! Looking forward to seeing the other 2 bowls! Like John said - would make one heck of a set!
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  6. 11-20-2007, 5:58 PM #5
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    Beautiful piece you got there. And I agree on the symmetry, you nailed it!!
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  7. 11-20-2007, 10:19 PM #6
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    Great looking bowl Raymond. You hit the form and finish on that one. The bowl coring tool is next on my list.
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  8. 11-21-2007, 9:37 AM #7
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    Beautiful, Raymond! I look forward to seeing the next two.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Raymond Overman View Post
    A picture is worth 1000 words for this idea John...
    Raymond. As my oldest son found out early in life...It works better with a pair of tweezers. Bigger sparks.
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  10. 11-21-2007, 12:49 PM #9
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    Those are beautiful. I like that they are thin. Great selection of wood too.
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  11. 11-21-2007, 5:07 PM #10
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    Very, very nice Raymond!
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  12. 11-21-2007, 9:26 PM #11
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    Ya did great Raymond! ice Job!
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    Raymond, it seems that you have found a valuable new tool there. Nice work.
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  14. 11-22-2007, 7:54 AM #13
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    Good looking bowl! I'm still working at the process, I don't always end up with the shape or thickness I envision at the start. I think the difference in grain of certain woods causes the coring tool to seek its own path. I have found that keeping the kerf cleaned out sure helps. Hope you pass on any tips you learn as you go. Thanks
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    Well worth the effort with the rig, nice job.
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    Congrats on the Mc Naughton I know I love mine.
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