The International Bowl - a SlideStory

I thought I'd share the documented making-of-a-bowl..

Specifically, one that is quite dear to me.


Unfortunately, I didn't document the laminating of the wood pieces in order to make the thing below:




AND YEA THERE WAS A SCREW STUCK IN IT AT ONE POINT...it took a wood chisel, a hammer, a drill, vice grips, and an hour of my time getting the thing out.






This is basically lathe barf



GOTTA SCRAPE THE INNARDS OUTTA DIS BOWL



that's all Teak and Mahogany, too.



I fastened the chuck too tight, and this happened. A small chip, but a blemish nonetheless.




now all this babe needs is an hour or two of sanding.



That should be good!





yes this is how I brought it home.

You know.

just in case I got pushed into some lockers on the way out.

It was about five hours in the making, and one of the best finishes I've done. I was almost sad to see it go, but I was glad its quality could be presented to the person who has it now.




That person, by the way, is


c:


the answer to your next question, dear watchers, is also yes.