Learning the Turning #25

Extra-Flared Chestnut Bowl

Chestnut is a difficult, but rewarding timber to turn.  It's quite hard, can be a bit unbalanced, and I'm not sure just how tough it will be, despite the density.  Could be just the moisture content in this piece, though (and I'm reminded that moisture meters aren't really very expensive).  Be that as it may, it is a very warm, traditional wooden colour and the grain is really quite swoopy and nice.  I'm hoping not everyone will see the remaining tool marks (two days to sand -- really?)

Anyhow, I finished this one this morning and snuck it on to m'lady's desk for viewing.  I hope she likes it.