Thursday, April 28, 2011

Cherry Change Bowl

change bowl

I finally finished it . . . my 'change' bowl.  I started it last fall just before it got cold and uninviting in my garage.  A couple weeks ago I decided to complete it.  I started to put a finish on it.  The conditions were perfect for generating static electricity.  I took three strong jolts before I could let go of my polish rag.  Those jolts got my attention.  I decided this job needed to be completed on another day.  I finished it yesterday with no problems.  I modeled it after an 'ergonomically correct' snack bowl I found in a magazine.  The article emphasized the interior curve of the sidewall and the high spot in the bottom.  The high spot causes the m&m's or nuts to fall toward the sides for easier grabbin.  I scaled this bowl down to about a 6 inch diameter and a 2-1/2' height.  I didn't use the nicest lookin piece of cherry I had.  Works great!!  The coins come out a lot easier than what I was usin before. 

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