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Marc Banka

Sweetgum Calabash

Emiliano recently did a demo for our turning club. Although this wasn’t strictly because of that—it was rough turned a year ago—I appreciated his perspectives and suggestions, which were in my mind as I did the finish turning. So, thank you Emiliano.

Sweetgum (Velvet Walnut) 14 inches by 9. Oil and wax finish

I had been nervous about making a truly round bottom, opting often for near flat approaching center. Don’t want it to lean, no list to starboard! I made this one really round, with a bit more weight down low. It rocks, rolls and returns to true!
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hockenbery
Nice piece!
round bottoms are amazingly stable - they will rock a bit but won’t spill the contents or fall over
 
Marc Banka
Emiliano Achaval said:
Looking good!! Beautiful wood! Now take it back to the shop and sand off those lines, LOL There is no doubt this is a calabash, with a few lines. Well done.
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Thank you Emiliano. I’m so relieved my unauthorized lines weren’t disqualifying!
My approach to Calabash bowls, and most other things, is to look at what’s been done, look at the examples, listen to the lore and methodology, and then do it my way. Sometimes it works. Other times I learn.
You gave great help understanding the lore, as well as issues about balance in particular that I found very useful.
So, thank you.
 
Marc Banka
hockenbery said:
Nice piece!
round bottoms are amazingly stable - they will rock a bit but won’t spill the contents or fall over
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Yes, much more stable than I thought before trying them. Now I really enjoy them, especially if I think the wood might move.
My wife reminded me that I’ve been a fan of round bottoms— long before my woodturning days.
 
N
Beautiful piece of wood, and well done. For the record, I rather like the decorative lines with this classic shape. They draw the eye across the entire bowl. Great job.
 

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