From Burls to Bowls
Joe Watts has been turning random edge bowls for over 15 years. Each wooden bowl is unique as Joe hand-selects the burls and shapes the bowls to highlight the natural beauty of the wood. Joe turns the bowls from his workshop in Grantham NH on a lathe that he built himself.
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Joe's Bowl Turning Process
Joe enjoys each stage of the bowl turning process. He selects the burls himself by walking through the New Hampshire woods.
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Working on a lathe he built himself, Joe turns the bowls with skilled artistry and craftsmanship. Each bowl is unique and accentuates the natural beauty of the wood.
Step 1: Select burl and capture from tree
Step 2: Shape burl with chainsaw
Step 3: Shape burl for lathe
Step 4: Mount hardware to burl
step 5: Shape on Lathe
Step 6: Make lathe base mount
Wooden Bowl Designs
Creations from Joe Watts
Joe Watts is an accomplished woodturner in Grantham, NH whose work has been shown in galleries nationwide. Each bowl is unique and hand-crafted from local wood. Handmade wooden bowls make special gifts and add beauty to any home. Engraving available upon request.
