Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
Bradford Pear bowl blank cut to hexagon and turned. Had to remove more of the hexagon features than intended due to tear out, but worked out well with final finish. Some checking filled in with Starbond Thin CA glue.
Sanded to 600 grit outside. Attempted to finish with Waterlox Sealer/Finish, but could not get the coat even… removed finish and took back to 600 grit then finished with Ack’s abrasive paste and Carnuba Polishing Paste instead. I have used Waterlox in the past, not certain why it did not work out, but will try again as it’s a brilliant finish!
Final dimensions - 5-5/32 inches tall and 7-1/16 inches outside top diameter, 8 inches corner to corner on the hex.
Bradford Pear bowl blank cut to hexagon and turned. Had to remove more of the hexagon features than intended due to tear out, but worked out well with final finish. Some checking filled in with Starbond Thin CA glue.
Sanded to 600 grit outside. Attempted to finish with Waterlox Sealer/Finish, but could not get the coat even… removed finish and took back to 600 grit then finished with Ack’s abrasive paste and Carnuba Polishing Paste instead. I have used Waterlox in the past, not certain why it did not work out, but will try again as it’s a brilliant finish!
Final dimensions - 5-5/32 inches tall and 7-1/16 inches outside top diameter, 8 inches corner to corner on the hex.
