Bowels

[Fish]

These are the first bowels I have tried. You definitely learn as you go. Any input on working with these is appreciated.  Thanks in advance.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Great looking bowls, especially for your first couple.  I am sure that you found out by now that taking your time and being accurate in both the angle you are cutting and following the pattern help keep the sanding down.  Other than that have fun.  Making bowls is a lot of fun.  Thanks for sharing these with us, looking forward to seeing your next ones.

DW

[LarryEA]

I like your first ones. They have charactor.

[wombatie]

They look perfect Dan.  Love the colors in the first one.  Bet your hooked now.

 

Marg

[lawson56]

I wish I could do what you do.They are Awesome! :thumbs:

[amazingkevin]

I  favor the last one but all look great Very nice job here!

[frankorona]

Excellent and practical work, they look very well done, thanks for sharing.    

[Wilson's Woodworking]

Very nice work!!! I know my wife would love them.   :thumbs:  

[Bendita]

Great looking Bowls I like them all and they look perfectly cut great work Dan keep them coming.

[Phantom Scroller]

Super, Smashing, Great bowls Dan. Roly 

[Fish]

Thanks. Have any of you used baby oil ( mineral oil ). For the finish instead of a food grade mineral oil? Positives or negatives to it? Food grade mineral oil is expensive.

[DWSUDEKUM]

Thanks. Have any of you used baby oil ( mineral oil ). For the finish instead of a food grade mineral oil? Positives or negatives to it? Food grade mineral oil is expensive.

Yes I have and while it does do the job the finish is rather blah.  Just about any modern finish as long as it is cured completely is human safe.  You might want to look up the mineral oil + bees wax finish.  It does a great job and can be shined decently.

 

DW

[Phantom Scroller]

Yep your right DW I make my own from Beeswax and baby oil it smells lovely covers well and is very good for my soft hands. lol

[Fish]

Thanks again, I'll try that.

[robbert100]

nice work on the bowls     

[Bendita]

My favorite has always been Danish oil its a bit more expensive but seems to last longer I'm not sure if Watkins makes it anymore.