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I did an offset bowl, using a hunk of oak I had laying around.

I took two jaws off my four jaw chunk and put a waste block on it and glued the oak to it.
Then after turning the out side and a slight "lip" on the inside, I moved the block off center about 1/4 inch. and turned the inside

This method worked, I was wondering how others did this type of turning on bowls.

Nice work, farley.

Very nice indeed...

Interesting design idea.

Very nice work, farley! Really pretty bowl!

I am confused, however about the reason(s) why an offset bowl would be made. Is it because - it can be made? What are the possible uses for an offset bowl? Is it just something to look at, like an art object?

maybe because it can be done, maybe for the challenge, maybe for the look.

it still functions as a bowl/dish for throwing in key or a few snacks, but it just doesn't have the round bowl look.

How about making an offset bowl with a pouring spout in the long lip? It would be helpful when mixing ingredients and pouring into another utensil. Sure would cut down of dripping!

Such would still be just as important as the above art piece!

do you have a picture of the outside?

charlese wrote:What are the possible uses for an offset bowl? Is it just something to look at, like an art object?

Is it just...an art object? Perhaps, just like a symphony is just for listening.<g>

Perhaps is it just an art object but I could see where the technique could lead to a way of serving salsa and chips, or veggies and a dip, all on one serving dish with eye-appeal and a story to tell.

I really liked the method, the looks, and the potential.

Betty ask for a picture of the side;