| Norm Hinman turned this winged bowl in the spring of 2010. The wood came from the Black Walnut harvested at Nicolas on July 30, 2009. (Photos by Norm Hinman) |
The circle shows where Norm's bowl originated. |
The Crotch. It weighed approximately 800lbs. |
The first slab. |
Turning. The slab weighed about 150lbs. |
Turning. |
Turning. |
Turning. |
Turning. |
Finished! |
The piece now weighs 15lbs 14oz. The greatest radius is 17", the bowl is 11" diameter, and the greatest point-to-point distance is 32". Norm made another one, slightly larger, from the same crotch. |