A Bowl from a log

[BeaverDon]

Here is Part 1 of 2 videos showing my first try at carving a bowl out of a log.

[BeaverDon]

Here is the last part of this two-part video. I learned a lot.

[Mottles]

Hello, I enjoyed both part 1 and part 2 of your 'first try at carving a bowl out of a log.' I commend you for showing this video and letting folks see that not all first attempts are successful. Even though you had the crack I think the bowl was still a success a learning tool if you will. I really like the wood and it's grain and even the shape which to me is very comtempory in design.

I did have a question with using the glue on the bowl does that render it unfood worthy? You may have addressed this and I missed it.
I have added your Utube site to my Favorites and will get back to viewing more of your work.

[Sharon of the Dell]

Don, I watched part I last night and started to comment but kept nodding off. LOL
Just watched part II.
Great videos! Love how you carved the bowl before cutting it off from the log. Also the wedges you clamped the bowl down with the second video.
The bowl might not of turned out exactly how you would of liked, but like Kathy said, still a success. I like to see other folk's experiments and learn just as much from the so called mistakes as I do from the successes. I don't consider this a mistake by any means though.
Any way good stuff!
I have roughed out spoons with my angle grinder & arbortech professional carver- has 3 carbide blades, and also have kutzall donuts for my angle grinder. I like the looks of the carbide cutter you have. I also didn't know you could use the inflatable drum sanders on a drill.
Thanks Don, I learned a lot!

[Donsexton]

Glad you left the guard on your grinder and wore gloves, I have to recommend a paddle switch on the grinder with the chainsaw disc. If it twists out of your hands power to the motor stops. I have many years experience with both discs you are showing they are very capable.

[BeaverDon]

Don, I have to say, looking at that chainsaw attachment, I was EXTREMELY aware and cautious. I don't really like the switch on this on (prefer the paddle) but didn't think of it since I was buying on the low end. It is intermittent, however, so still has the same safety effect, but your finger or thumb gets tired, so I have to limit how long I work. I really need to get a good breather mask for working with spalted. Don't really want that fungus in my lungs. I probably should have on long sleeves as well. I try not young and stupid any more.

[BeaverDon]

Kathy, if I use this bowl for anything, it would be some fruit or nuts with shell and the finish should take care of the glue. But you're right, I don't think I'd use it for food and certainly wouldn't use super glue on food-safe items to sell.