Chestnut Ogee bowl

[Les Symonds]

I bought this piece of chestnut from a fellow turner (thanks, Chris) and immediately knew what I wanted to do with it. A simple ogee curve and no base or foot, just let the curve swing from rim to rim. The three ball-feet were cut from one of the corners - it was a square blank.

Overall size is just under 13" x 3", and it's finished with microcrystaline over cellulose.







I've a feeling that this is going to be a love-it-or-hate-it piece! The vustomers in the shop certainly like it...let's see what you all think.

C&C always welcome....Les

[Bryan Milham]

Les,

I think the Ogee is a little wide at the base, shortening the lip part of the ogee to more of a short reverse curve.

But I've no problem with the feet as a feature, we've seen them carved out of a deep rim, so why not added as inset ball feet.

[Eric Harvey]

looks great from here mate,cheers,

Eric/
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[Hartwood]

Les, What a fabulous piece of timber, you certainly did it justice.
 

[edbanger]

I think that piece really works Les and gets a big thumbs up from me

Ed

[GBF]

I quite like it but the joint between the feet and the bowl looks a bit ragged to me.

Regards George

[ChrisF]

Love the shape......not so keen on the feet, but that's just my lack of taste