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Here is my entry for this month. Its made out of Mahogany, 9 inches wide and 8 inches tall. I have to admit it was rushed as I'm a bit short of free time at the moment. the main dish was turned in my K10 chuck with O'Donnell jaws using a bowl gouge, flat and round nose scrapers. sanded to 600...

Gordon, thanks for the comment, the Saturn design was clear in my head, but I was let down again by my brian to tool interaction devices :oops: Congratulations to the winners this month, and to everyone else who entered, the quality of work is outstanding. =D> I have so so much to learn...

My entry for this month challenge. Inspiration came from the planet saturn. The base is a random off cut I had under the bench, it might be white oak but I'm not 100%. I turned it between centres with a spindle gouge and parting tool and sanded to 400 grit, then finished with bees wax. The...

The wood for my bowl is Mahogany, its 9.5" X 2.5". I attached the blank to a screw chuck to round up and profile the outside edge, also to cut tenon. Mounted in O'donnell jaws and hollowed with 3/8" and 1/4" bowl gouge and a little touching up with a round nosed scraper. I was going to remove...

Thanks Jumps, I will have to have a closer look at the wood and try and work out what it is. I have managed to get my hands on a load of Catalpa, it's a bit plain in colour but it's a joy to turn. Has anyone turned this wood? I'm trying to work out the best finish for it..

I believe so, I have had a read and think it makes sense... After 10pm on the 27th to the link in the thread. Thanks Ben

Bowl is finished and ready for inspection, Mr Blister Sir.

Ok, Here I hope are a couple of photos, sorry about the quality most were taken with my phone. Jumps, I'm near Penshurst.. Cup of tea, shed, wood, lathe.. Couldn't think of a better combination.

Thank you all for the friendly welcome, I will get some pics posted as soon as I work it out. My setup is mostly Axminster kit, I have an old m900 lathe, a 350n bandsaw and a grinder but due to the size of my workshop (12'x5') space is an issue, but plans are afoot to extend, if I can convince...

I must say I have been thinking about it, looking at the quality of last year’s entries the standard is well, it’s a bit daunting to say the least.. But hey I will give it a go, Where do I sign???

Just wanted to say Hello to you all, I've only been turning for about 8 months but I'm well and truly hooked. Have managed to squeeze a lathe and bandsaw into my cosey little shed and there's no keeping me out of there, I find turning so relaxing after a stressful day in the office.. Been...