30 DC Bowl- update
Those of you who were involved in the 30DC LE brush project may remember when I finished the handles that I stated that I had over-collected by a bit. I also stated that I intented to make a bowl to match the handles for myself, and that I would make an extra to PIF to one of the 30DC handle owners to consider the project 'square'. Until this Saturday, I hadn't touched the lathe since the handles. Well, I made the bowl this past weekend and am ready to make one to PIF pretty soon. It isn't an exact copy, but I tried to make a walnut 'rim' that would look similar to the painted bulb on the handles. The figured maple is the same board that many of you have handles from.
At the time, I mentioned that I was thinking of countersinking dowel 'buttons' into the bottom as lather agitators. I'd never seen this done before, but assume that someone has tried it. I thought this would enable soap to be pressed into the bottom of the bowl without having to deal with grooves, would be a good agitator, would last and would look kind of cool.
Anyway, here are some pics tonight of the bowl- there is still a bit of minor buffing to do on the bottom of the inside, but that is about it:
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Here is what I'd propose- Any one with a 30DC handle who would like to put their name in to get the twin of this bowl, just PM me within a week to say so. I won't finish it before I pick -through a randomizer- because I will match the colour (stained or natural) to the brush handle of whoever wins. I also won't just presume that everyone wants one as some people may never have use for a lather bowl.
I have to make a few other small projects, and then will get to this bowl, so please PM me by next Wednesday night if you'd like your name in the hat.
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