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First attempt at proper turning!

Matt

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Hello everyone.
Had a bit of time today so thought I'd bite the bullet and put some proper wood on my new lathe and attempt my first bowl. I'm new to turning and, up till now, I've been using softwood offcuts to mess around with. Needless to say that I found hardwood very very different!
The wood is obviously Ash and measures approx 8" X 4", the wall thickness is approx 6mm (too scared I'd screw it up if I went any thinner!) Tools used were a chepo Axminster bowl gouge and my homemade carbide cutter tool. Finished with Chestnuts Woodwax 22. Really really enjoyed making it and very keen to turn more.
Apologies for the picture quality but too little light to take them outside and lost a lot of resolution when resizing them!
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ps. Many thanks to Jim for answering all my newbie questions :thumbs:
 

edlea

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That looks fantastic Matt ..I wish I had the where-withall to do something like that ...brilliant mate.:thumbs:
 

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What a damn fine bowl Matt.
Don't apologise for the pictures it's a real treat to see your first bowl.
That is absolutely cracking mate well done.
Pleased you enjoyed it so much too there'll be now stopping you now init?
 

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That is a very nice bowl, considering that it was your first one Matt, me and a few more on here would be proud to put our names to this for sure .. The picture does show the quality of the finish and shape also, very nice indeed Sir ... :thumbs
 

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That it very very good Matt and even better for being your first bowl. I can't wait to see what you're turning in a few months time.
 

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Mat that is bloody fantasmagorical me ol cocker well done you, most turners would be proud to put there name to it they is a very good shape and finish give yourself a pat on the back
 

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Think about it what Mat is really saying you pen turners aint not propa turners :funny::funny::funny::funny::funny::funny:
 

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Matt I find the footed bowl appealing and extremely practical in purpose. The detailed lines on the foot draw interest and I could see that taking pride of place used for a variety of things.

Join with everyone first bowl congratulations I belong to the thicker walled group with use over fragility.

Peter.:thumbs:
 

Matt

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Thanks guys, really good to have such a positive response :thumbs: I must admit to having a couple of scary moments whilst turning it but I guess that comes with practice (hopefully!)
I got my lathe late last year but then moved house so have only had odd minutes on it until now. Going to make sure that changes from now on :winking:
 

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If that's a first attemp I can't wait to see what you do when youve been practising !

That is a really lovely bowl, the foot detail is a nice touch and the shape is great, finish looks superb as well.
 
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