Fruit Bowls  6                                              01-2022

 

Round 2 Continued

 

I used the same clamp method as I did the first time.
 

 

 

Here I'm machining it very close to the bottom and then I'll sand it flush.
 

 

 

Now that's a little better wouldn't you say?
 

 

 

Back to Making Some Bowls Continued

 

After everything was sanded, I applied mineral oil on them. However, I used a very fine Scotch Brite pad (white) to apply the mineral oil with. This helps remove all the smaller wood fibers while it works the oil into the wood.
 

 

 

A few hours later I wiped off the excess oil and applied some of this Wood Wax. Now this is the first time I've used this but it seemed to work just fine. Note: if you ever use this wax, keep it in the house because it works much better if it's warm. I applied it with a micro fiber cloth and wiped it off with on as well.
 

 

 

It's Finished

 

I like the wax surface in place of just mineral oil. In fact, I used the wax on a this cutting board I made awhile back.
 

 

 

This one has some soft edges on top.
 

 

 

I like the layered look here.
 

 

 

Good looking black walnut.
 

 

 

Maple, poplar, cherry and black walnut.
 

 

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