California Peppertree Bowl

[Bill in Buena Park]

I received the wood from my arborist friend, he said it was California Peppertree.* This will be a gift for my eldest daughter.* This has been a work in process as time allowed - I cut and sealed the bowl blank about a year ago, and turned and finished it over about a month when I could squeeze few minutes into the shop. Started out as an irregular shape ~12 inches, final size is just under 10 inches across. Cracks/voids filled with sanding dust and CA, then finished with shellac friction polish, then bees wax.* Thanks for looking!

[capncarl]

She will be proud! This wood is gorgeous. I'll have to look the tree up and see what it is and if any is around a here.
capncarl

[twistsol]

That is really beautiful. Your talent and patience both show in that piece.

[gerti]

That is a spectacular piece of wood, you did it justice.

[Black wallnut]

Beautiful job on a nice piece of wood. Did it smell like pepper?

[Bill in Buena Park]

Thanks guys.

Mark, no, it didn't smell like pepper. I understand this is more properly identified as some type of Bay Laurel, so not sure why the Peppertree nickname. Smelled more "earthy", but it was fairly dry.

[atgcpaul]

Bill, great work. I aspire to turn a bowl someday-especially one as large and nice as yours.

Paul

[Stytooner]

I really like that. At that size, it will likely see lots of use. Nice job of sticking with it as well.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinus_molle

[leehljp]

Beautiful wood, and you found the best way and shape to display it! I love wood art like that!

[skevincampbell]

Beautiful job. Wood art, for sure.

[Black wallnut]

I really like that. At that size, it will likely see lots of use. Nice job of sticking with it as well.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schinus_molle

Thanks for the link Lee!

[poolhound]

Really beautiful Bill, I aspire to work like this. my first few efforts on my lathe have been fun but rather challenging. Lots of learning to do.

[Tom Slick]

Nice work!

We have pepper trees all over the place around here.

[Two Much]

Lovely, a work of art indeed.