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THE BIG BOWL

3/10/2018

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 This huge bowl is turned and sanded except for the bottom where it was attached to the Lathe.  Now I must turn it over, put it back on the lathe and turn the bottom.  Here it sits on the device that will allow me to do that.
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 this "collar" fitted with bike inner tube rubber, fits over the bowl holding it to the device yet allowing me to work on the bottom.
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It is all held together with these long threaded rods and wing nuts, clamping the collar down tight.
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Now it goes back onto the lathe and is ready to turn.
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Turning slowly, I have shaped the base.  Now to sand it with the disc sander and this bowl will be done.
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The signature and date, and the bowl is ready for the finish.  I will put that on tomorrow when I can get it outside in the fresh air. 
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This big guy is a contribution to the upcoming Bellingham Festival of Music Auction.  Wonder how much money it will bring.  I think I will suggest a value of $300.00.  
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It was a beautiful Spring like day.  I rewarded myself with a martini and a little uke playing in the late afternoon sun.  The first day for outdoor ukulele playing this year.
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