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One of my girls asked for a Yarn Bowl. I had an Acacia blank which I got with 2 others from a scrap/sale bin. It was 8” X 3” so the finished product is just under that. Finished with wax and oil. In the 4th picture I highlighted a knot and a hairline crack with pencil. In the 5th picture it is has come off the lathe and I decided to cut the slot where the knot was, not where the crack is. I kept it heavy with a wide base. I decided not to drill holes for the needles because I don’t know what size she uses. I can do it later if she wants. I have to look to find the crack now. I believe this is the first time I’ve turned a bowl that wasn’t from green wood. First time working with Acacia too.
-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
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mtnwild
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#1 posted 02-28-2021 12:59 AM
Isn’t that great! My mom would have loved that! Nice one…
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MrWolfe
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#2 posted 02-28-2021 01:01 AM
Thats a beautiful bowl John and an instant heirloom.
The Acacia has such a striking grain and the finish makes it pop.
Great!
pottz
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#3 posted 02-28-2021 01:05 AM
nice bowl i dont think ive seen a yarn bowl before but i dont knit either.how did you cut out the slot?
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John
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#4 posted 02-28-2021 01:15 AM
Thanks mtnwild and MrWolfe.
Thanks Pottz. I drilled a hole. Cut the V with a hacksaw. Put a round carbide cutter in my hacksaw and cut the slot from the V to the hole.
-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
Andre
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#5 posted 02-28-2021 02:46 AM
Dang even I would use that yarn bowl:) I have never turned green wood, everything so far has been brown or off white?
-- Lifting one end of the plank.
doubleDD
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#6 posted 02-28-2021 04:15 AM
Great yarn bowl John. Good idea cutting out the knot to eliminate it. That acacia looks very familiar to elm.
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John
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#7 posted 02-28-2021 04:23 AM
Hey Andre, I just can’t see you knitting. I knew I had to be careful with how I worded things, you got me with the “green wood”.
Thanks Dave, I liked getting rid of the knot, and incorporating the grain into the cut. I haven’t had any Elm to work with yet.
-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
Mark Wilson
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#8 posted 02-28-2021 07:16 AM
Beautiful, John.
-- Mark
oldrivers
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#9 posted 02-28-2021 12:51 PM
Very nice good job.
-- Soli Deo gloria!
lew
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#10 posted 02-28-2021 04:12 PM
I Love It!
Beautiful grain, shape and that low gloss finish is fantastic!
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woodbutcherbynight
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#11 posted 02-28-2021 05:45 PM
Incredible design, hope my Mother doesn’t see this, she will want a few. LOL
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Jim Jakosh
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#12 posted 02-28-2021 06:08 PM
Beautiful bowl., John. I love the grain in that wood!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers, Jim
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John
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#13 posted 02-28-2021 08:15 PM
Thanks guys!
-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
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