elm bowl

[wider]

I found this bowl blank at the back of our timber store at the club. the grain looked good then but looks even better now. it is 11 1/2x2" and is finished with sand sealer and then a coat of OSMO oil.

[seventhdevil]

that's a cracking bit of timber there and very nicely turned but i have a question.

why did you finish with sanding sealer and then apply oil?

once sealed the oil can't penetrate.

[wider]

point taken with the oil. it is a hard wax oil so is there a difference with the way it is applied. I haven't used this oil before so thought this was the way to use it.

[georg]

     The way you have done this piece and orientated the wood has captured the grain brilliantly.

     In answer to the question I use sand sealer first on Elm and Spalted woods ( beech )  as they  absorb so much
     oil, the pieces go dark with them being porous woods. Before I add the oil, This keeps the colour nice and crisp.
     Kind Regards
     Tony d

[edbanger]

Now that looks very smart Dennis

Like everything about it

All the best

Ed

[Bryan Milham]

Dennis,

How did such a stunning piece of timber lie languishing in a storeroom.

Well done on finding it and creating such a stunning piece.