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Woodturning: This Slab Bowl Nailed It

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Channel: As Wood Turns · 2018 · Howto & Style

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Wood raffles can yield strange wood. Such is the case with this project. 

I received a slab of wood that I would usually throw away. This time, since it was already dry, I decided to attempt to turn it into something nice.

The bark was already gone and the end grain had been sealed. I trimmed the ends slightly and sanded especially the convex side to remove dirt and any remaining bark. I sanded first to see if there was any good color to the wood. I liked what I saw so I kept on.

I mounted the wood offset from center. This made it even more difficult because it never cam close to balancing. Even with a heavy lathe, I had to keep the speed low to avoid the lahte bouncing across the floor.

Double stick tape did not want to hold this piece. I think the flat surface was not as flat as I thought. Hot melt glue came to the rescue.

The piece is finished with walnut oil. It is 7 by 10 by 2 inches.

I'm pleased how it turned out.

Enjoy!

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Music: Traumerei by Shumann performed by Becky Schlappi. Used with permission.

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