It's auction time again! Here is a spalted Sweetgum doughbowl from the deep south. It looks really old fashion because I've done a lot of irregular sanding to produce these effects. It measures 18 1/2" X 9" X 2 1/4". Support our forum and get a nice, one of a kind doughbowl too.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=9310806246
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Nice work, I put in a few bids. I have seen some of your stuff here, and I would like to see it in person. Someone else wants it pretty bad, I kept getting the "bid again loser" message. I didn't get CLOSE to what a handcrafted piece like that is worth before I quit. With 7 days left, maybe it will get there, good luck.
Olen, thats a pretty nice photo you did of the bowl. Tom was commenting to me in an email that it looks like something I would have put together, so from that comment I created art from your art.
"An Olen Still life"
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Y'all just go ahead and bid. That bowl is my Mama's Mothers Day present. ;D
Beautiful piece, Woodbowl. smiley_thumbsup
Jeff's posterized handiwork really brings out the spalting.
Super imposed spalting! ....... Maybe I can use that technique in the future to spice up some plain jane bowls that just ain't got it. :D
A creation of real beauty Olen!! Really beautiful.
That's a beauty, Olen! Thanks for donating it! 8)
DanG
Don't you have an alternative gift in mind for dear Mom? ;D
I sure hope so. :) ::)
Olen - very nice! Looks like I've got the current "high bid", but that may not last long.
DanG, I'm sure that you'd be embarrassed if you purchased something "inexpensive" for your Mama's Day gift. Consequently, I'm just trying to help you out here by bidding this up, so your honey will know how much she means to you...
<grin>
Besides, it's for a good cause.
Scott
Yep, I'm campaigning for 2 good causes here. The ForestryForum is a good cause in anybody's book. Finding a good Mom's Day present for my 85 year old Mother who has everything BUT one of Olen's bowls, is a quest that just cannot be ignored.
BTW, I'm on top right now. ;D
Uh, you mean that you "were" on top... 8)
hmm, wish I'd known about your 85 year old mother before I just outbid you again...
Oh well, like we said, it's for a good cause. ;D ;D ;D
Whew!! Dat's hard work gettin to the top. Gonna hava ta rest a bit, and get da piggy bank out. ;D
Hopin I can make it up der ::)
Did I mention that this purdy little bowl is not gold plated? ::) Those are spalt lines swirling in the grain....... I was thinking about bidding on it myself so I could have one to keep. ;D ;D
That's a beauty! But unfortanately, I have no money. ::) Woodbowl, maybe you could post a picture tutorial on making those bowls sometime, hint hint.
Quote from: thedeeredude on April 20, 2006, 09:57:43 AM
maybe you could post a picture tutorial on making those bowls sometime, hint hint.
I'm learning with the rest of you. :D The best info I know is to sand your little heart out. I've never sanded a bowl as much as I've sanded this one. I've always pooped out and said, that's good enough. For once, I decided I would see just how smooth I could get it and boy does it show. I have got to figure a system to do this on all my bowls in the future without turning myself into a dust bunny. All advise and constructive criticism, is most welcome.
Please keep reading on this other topic: https://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=18686.msg268857#msg268857 and maybe we can all learn a few short cuts.
Man, I'm keeping my fingers crossed that nobody outbids me... I must admit that I felt pretty guilty about potentially snatching this away from DanG's mama, but he assures me that he has a "plan B"...
Beenthere - you don't want to make it to the top of that hill... it's one of those mountains where every time you think that you're almost there you crest the top only to find that there is another, higher top that pops up that you couldn't see before... AND there will be other hills to climb that are not as high!
Olen - re bidding, you can always make another, so why not share the joy?!
Now hopefully I have scared everybody off before this hill reaches Mt. Everest proportions!
Hell, don't start turnin' pale yet. We ain't even reached four figures.
DanG...
I know it dont need to be said.....,BUT you crazier than a pet coon :D :D 8) 8)
Like a run-over dog. ;D
Like a sawyer on a log :o
The auction is almost over, only one day to go. This has sure been fun watching the bidding go on between friends. It looks like the server bill may get some help this month. Thanks, to the winning bidder for helping to support the Forestry Forum.
Speaking of the winning bidder, I'm not yet sure who it may be. Just as I think the bid won't go any higher, one of our members surprizes us with a higher bid.
I think I'll start packing up the bowl anyway. If the bidding continues like it has been, I may need to get another box.
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I feel like I should include a little something extra with the bowl, but I haven't decided exactly what. ::)
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:D Olen do they get a pair or one of each? :D
That is a pair! ..... They wear real good, but sawdust seems to get in one more than the other. :)
:D :D this is too funny. :D
Beenthere, you're killing me, man! Every time I think that I've got this auction won I find you raising the stakes again!
DanG!!! <grin>
Olen, I'm starting to sweat a little - not sure that I've got this one in the bag or not...
Say, I've got an idea... assuming that DanG and Beenthere back off and let me win this w/o having to take out a second mortgage on the farm..., how about sending each one of them one of those "extra's" as a consolation prize?
Scott
;D ;D ;D
So far, it just appears I am spending your money. ;D ;D
But Olen teas'n me with those fancy shoes now........
I been searching for that hidden penny jar, and so far have only found some old cookies I hid away......
You got so close on that last bid that I had to go back in and raise my limit...
Re spending my money, you don't need to do that... I have a wife that fills that role quite well. <grin>
Say, rather than searching for those pennies, isn't today a great day to be outside??? (at least for the next five hours)....
woodbowl,
That is excellent work on that bowl. Have you ever looked into getting a Dupli-carver. Wood-Mizer used to sell them. I do not know who makes them now. Once you have one of something you can make exact copies. For more information on them look at some of the old catalogs.
You gentlemen are doing a great job on that bidding.
Not good enough though. Congrats to the winner Scott. Poor Mom of DanG.
I was hoping to get a real close look at that woodbowl, but maybe another time. It was fun. :) Gonna fill those money jars back up now (ate the stale cookies !).
Man, someone gave me a run for the money at the end too!
I'm really looking forward to receiving the bowl. When all of this started, I figured that I'd give it away. Now, considering what it took to win it, I think that I'll keep it in a place of honor at the house.
Beenthere - if you ever want to see the bowl, feel free to drop by the farm. Be warned though, our motto is "a happy guest is a working guest"! <grin>
Scott
Now that was fun to watch and Scott, I hope that olen's sawing sho bonus fits as well. ;) :D
Thanks to all of you that participate and donate to these auctions. It helps and is appreciated more then you can ever imagine.
Well, if Olen sends the "bonus" along I'm not sure how I'm going to explain it to my wife... Oh well, those little moments are what keeps life interesting!
Jeff, considering the amount of enjoyment that I have received from this forum, it's the least that I could do. My thanks to you and the other admin's for all of the hard work and effort that you put forth providing this great board.
Scott
Congratulations Scott, you sure know how to give a good run for a bid. This has been a lot of fun and is helping the Forestry Forum in a lot of different ways.
How's your sanding arm? ::) I think I'll send you a couple of extra unsanded bowls in the same package. These smaller bowls are Sycamore and will have a different grain pattern than Sweetgum. It takes me a good hour to step down the grits of sand paper to acheave the smoothness. Maybe I can get some pics on tonight. I'll get things packed up and ready to ship. Thanks Scott and everyone for making this a success.
PS: Sorry ........ I'm going to need to keep the shoes. I had a blow out in a work boot last week and need to keep them for a back up. I think I've got another pair just like them somewhere around here but I can't fit under the bed anymore.
Thanks Olen!
Re the shoes, darn, I'm heartbroken... that you won't be sending those to beenthere and DanG as a consolation prize!
On the plus side, at least I won't have to think of a good whopper to tell my wife to try and explain why I was buying used shoes (thank goodness you weren't proposing to send used women's shoes - I never could have explained that away!)
It has been a fun time. I must confess that I'm still wondering who gave me the run for the money at the end - not everybody's e-bay names and FF names are the same.
I'll look forward to receiving the bowl(s). Extra's are not needed but if you send them it will give me a challenge to try to figure out how to automate and/or mechanize the sanding process.
Jeff - the check is going out in today's mail. I'll send it second day so that FF can get the bucks this month.
Thanks everybody.
Scott
Quote from: scsmith42 on April 24, 2006, 08:57:12 AM
thank goodness you weren't proposing to send used women's shoes
Used womens shoes?? ?? .............. That's not what the nice lady with the mustash told me at the flea market. Further more, I've noticed that they seem to have a calming effect toward unruly customers. Instead of giving me a hard time while I'm sawing, they stay out of the way and watch from a distance.
I've got your bowl packed up and ready to ship out, with a couple of sanding projects to boot. I'm still trying to think of something else I can send to ya. There still plenty of room in this box.
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Send him a box of real grits, Olen. That should make him happy. :D
Olen, this may come across as sounding unappreciative on my part, which is certainly not my intent, but all I can say is "what goes around, comes around". ::)
Take the cat in the box for instance... if you send me a critter, naturally I'll feel the need to reciprocate, with interest... :o :o :o
Since my wife is a veterinarian who's mission in life seems to be to rescue all of the critters that she can, and my mission in life has subsequently become the quest to make sure that all of these rescued critters don't become permanent additions to our farm...
well, all I can say is that I have a LOT of "opportunity at hand" when it comes to reciprocating, if you know what I mean. ;D ;D ;D
When it comes to critter exchange between us, I'm pretty confident in stating that when all was said and done, you might feel like you'd brought a knife to a gunfight... :D :D :D
With your inclusion of the extra bowls, you've already gone way above and beyond here. Sometimes, it's just best to leave well enough alone, ya know?! ;)
OK, I'll spare you the kitty. It's a very nice kitty but I'll find a home for him somewhere. If anyone needs a purdy kitty, shipping 3rd class is $10.
Olen - tell you what... I'll pay the shipping if you send the kitty to "Beenthere"... ;D ;D ;D That'l give him something to spend all that cookie jar money on!
;D ;D ;D ;D
What's your address beenthere? ::) ::)
Yep that is very nice bowls Olen , could I like mess them up with a salad and dressing and put it in the dishwasher or I suppose hand washing would be better ? Someday I am going to order a bunch . :)
Well, the bowls arrived today (san's kitten, shoes, etc - whew!), and the one that Olen finished out is even better looking up close than it is in the photo's.
It now occupies a place of honor as the centerpiece of our dining table.
I'm going to have to put some thought into how I can best sand down the "extra's" that Olen kindly included. Looking at them really makes me appreciate the amount of work that goes into a finished product.
Olen - thanks for the great craftsmanship and for supporting the Forestry Forum!
Scott
I'm glad it made it there safe and sound. I can't help thinking about the program I saw of the postal workers playing football with the packages. Be sure to take some pics when you start sanding the other bowls. I'm really glad you like them and thank you for supporting the forestry forum as well. Olen