First Bowls

[georg]

 These are 2 bowls our Eldest Grandson made with help from Tony.... He did not want to make the normal type bowls so went
 through some of our stuff and chose this shape. The wood he was given to play with was past  its sell by date and had although
 not now wood worm. 2or 3 years ago he did a vase for a art Project at School but showed little interest since but seems to have
 got the bug again. The Beech was the learning / teaching Bowl....... The Ash? was on His Own
  As always comments welcome Tony d

 

 

 

[Les Symonds]

First and foremost....darned good job, he's done really well...but where's the ash bowl? Did he sneak it away before you photographed it?
Les

[georg]

    Sorry Guys Photobucket Playing Up so posted the Beech and went back to try again Hopefully you will now see the Ash?

 

 

[GBF]

The form is not to my taste but they look well turned and finished .
He has done well

Regards George

[malcy]

If these are his first bowls, then he must be a natural wood turner. These are excellent. Hope he keeps the bug and continues. Wish him well please and well done to you to getting him going in turning. Malcolm.

[Tom Sherman]

These look to be wonderfully done. A testament to his talent, and awesome instruction.

[edbanger]

Your grandson as done well what a lovely finish.

Another fine woodturning following in your footsteps

All the best

Ed

[The Bowler Hatted Turner]

I think these are very well turned, design wise as George said not to my taste but nonetheless well turned. And not a Gecko in sight!!.

[fuzzyturns]

Very nicely turned, and in difference to George and John, I actually do like the shape.

[georg]

 Les .... They did disappear for a while there...... It was the 3rd time I`d tried to post them....... photobucket and me
            were having very strong words.


   Thanks.. Les ... Malcolm... Tom....Ed... Wolfgang

   I will pass on all your encouraging comments and best wishes they will be much appreciated... He has a few decisions ahead....
   after 2 years at collage and 2 years as a ceramic engineer apprentice its  time  to decide which branch he now goes down
    Thank You
   Tony di

[georg]

  Thanks ....George .... John (BHT )..... He did choose this style being more modern in shape..... I thought it would be a good one
  to teach him how to use a bowl gauge, and I chose spalted  wood , I thought it would be more challenging ...  sanding
  and finishing. If he does continue to turn which I`m sure he will... no doubt he will develop his own style in time.
  He likes Dragons and colour John.
  Thanks Tony d

[Mark Sanger]

Hi Tony and Di

Great first bowls from your eldest grandson and certainly  hope he gets the bug.

[georg]

             Thanks for that Mark..... we both hope he continues as well.
              Appreciated
              Tony & Di

[Bryan Milham]

It's always good to be able to pass your hand and craft skills on, either to an apprentice or family member. To know that the lessons you've learnt are finding a new audience.

Maybe a tad morbid as well, but it was asked in this forum once, what will you do with your tools when you're gone, to know you have someone to pass them to, who will use them and love them as you have is a good thing.

Tony, Di, good effort. Tell your Grandson, well done.

[georg]

          Thank You Bryan ....  We will pass all your good wishes on..... Tony says he can have all the tools,
          But his precious wood is for his Pyre  
          Kind Regards
          Di & Tony