04-13-2015, 05:48 PM
Here's a Cherry Salad/Fruit Bowl I just finished up. This is for my little sister. Since she was the last one to move out she never really got a Salad bowl back when I was in "production mode". This wood came from a HUGE Cherry Tree that Bill Grumbine helped me harvest back in 2003-2004. I think this is the last piece I have from that tree. I remember that day because we had to lug all that wood up a dog doo encrusted hill! 
Dimensions: 13 3/4" dia x 4" deep with a 5" dia base and 3/8" wall thickness
Finish: Because the end grain was giving me fits, I ended up wet sanding to 600 grit with 50/50 Mix of Mineral Spirits and Spar Varnish. This mix stiffens up the end grain and allows it to shear more cleanly. The resulting swarf also fills the pores and makes for an ultra smooth finish.
After wet sanding ( and repeated clean up with mineral spirits) it was allowed to dry for several days and then sanded with 600 grit again. Followed up with 2 coats of Watco's Danish Oil (sanded between each coat). Buffed with Beall Buffing wheels (Tripoli, White Diamond, & Carnuba Wax)
Dimensions: 13 3/4" dia x 4" deep with a 5" dia base and 3/8" wall thickness
Finish: Because the end grain was giving me fits, I ended up wet sanding to 600 grit with 50/50 Mix of Mineral Spirits and Spar Varnish. This mix stiffens up the end grain and allows it to shear more cleanly. The resulting swarf also fills the pores and makes for an ultra smooth finish.
After wet sanding ( and repeated clean up with mineral spirits) it was allowed to dry for several days and then sanded with 600 grit again. Followed up with 2 coats of Watco's Danish Oil (sanded between each coat). Buffed with Beall Buffing wheels (Tripoli, White Diamond, & Carnuba Wax)
