Walnut with Maple pewa over sawed gap. About 5″ diameter. Walnut oil finish.
Inspired by John Beaver’s work. This is an initial piece to explore some new (to me) ideas.
This piece was selected by the American Association of Woodturners Forum as Turning of the Week for April 11, 2022.
9.75″ diameter, 4.75″ high. Finish is walnut oil.
Some small walnut calabash bowls. the largest is 4″ x 3″, the small one is 2-1/2″ x 1-1/2″.
Walnut calabash bowl, 5″ x 3″. Pewa are Maple.
Calabash bowl, Walnut. 8″ diameter x 4″ high. Pewa and Huini pegs are Maple.
Calabash bowl, 8″ diameter x 5″ high. Walnut. Pewa are Maple, Huini pegs are Ebony.
Calabash bowl, 11″diameter x 4-1/2″ tall. Walnut. Pewa (butterfly) patches are Wenge.
The bowl was turned from a crotch log, including the pith (center) of the log and branches. I like the figure and grain variation around the pith, but it introduces extra stress in the wood and will certainly lead to cracks.
I let it sit for a while (and crack), then repaired the cracks with the pewa.
