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    First bowl

    Here are pictures of my first face turning, a maple bowl that's 7 1/2" dia and 2 5/8" high. It was a little taller before it went flying
    when I had it mounted in jumbo jaws to turn the tenon off the bottom. Luckily, enough was left that I was able to re-chuck it and turn the lip down a bit to clean up the slight damage. It was sanded to 2000 grit, oil varnish rubbed in to bring out the grain, and then sprayed with Deft lacquer and waxed.
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    Last edited by Thom Sturgill; 08-09-2008 at 8:54 PM. Reason: correct finish info

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    Great save on a good looking bowl. Wood is really nice and finish is great. Well done.
    Bernie

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    Thom....That is a terrific 1st bowl or 21st bowl and to get a great save too! You have hidden talents that are just coming to the surface! Nicely done Thom.
    Ken

    So much to learn, so little time.....

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    That is nice. Some awesome looking wood you got there.
    Have a Nice Day!

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    Nice bowl Thom! Love the wood! Have fun with it - gets easier the more you do!
    Steve

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