EccentricOldGuy

Heirloom Quality Wooden Bowls & Parlor Decor

Missoula, Montana

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Announcement >>>-----> New browsers should find out why many of my sales are to repeat customers...many whom are art collectors and connoisseurs. If YOU have an eye for the details, give this moonbat eccentric old guy a try.....and find out why!

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>>>-----> New browsers should find out why many of my sales are to repeat customers...many whom are art collectors and connoisseurs. If YOU have an eye for the details, give this moonbat eccentric old guy a try.....and find out why!

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Luis on Apr 28, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

The picture showed a beautiful wood but in hand it’s even more amazing and this work is masterful.

Reserved listing....DO NOT PURCHASE. Great contrast Australian Brown Mallee burl wood bowl #2166

Reserved listing....DO NOT PURCHASE. Great contrast Australian Brown Mallee burl wood bowl #2166
Anna on Apr 5, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Another gorgeous bowl I couldn’t resist! This one has incredible burl and a cute chubby shape. I can’t wait to use it to photograph my yarns and just hold skeins while I knit! As always it was sent promptly and packed extremely safely.

odie responded on Apr 6, 2024

Thank you again for another great review, Anna....and, good luck with your shop on Etsy!

Intense burl figure Maple wood bowl #2121

Intense burl figure Maple wood bowl #2121
Anna on Mar 30, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This bowl is absolutely stunning and well worth the price. It was also incredibly well-packaged and shipped quickly. I love it so much and am using it to photograph my handspun yarns!

odie responded on Mar 30, 2024

What a great idea, Anna!...and thank you very much for the great review. :) Well, I sure do hope my bowl will add interest to the photos of your wonderful hand spun yarns.....and create some added interest that translates into some additional sales for you! Sincerely, odie, the eccentric old guy! Here's a link to Anna's shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StAnnesSpindle

Super Curly Oregon Claro Walnut Burl bowl #2060

Super Curly Oregon Claro Walnut Burl bowl #2060
Sign in with Apple user on Mar 24, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Another excellent piece from one of the best bowl makers I’ve ever come across

Australian Outback Yellow Box Burl bowl #2101

Australian Outback Yellow Box Burl bowl #2101
lgbrewer8 on Feb 24, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This is an outstanding rare Brazilian Blackheart bowl. It has great contrast between the sapwood and heartwood and is supprisingly heavy. Great attention to detail on this bowl and the finish is perfect. This bowl is even more beautiful in hand than in the photo.

Very Rare Brazilian Blackheart wooden bowl #2135

Very Rare Brazilian Blackheart wooden bowl #2135
Sign in with Apple user on Feb 23, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Another gorgeous bowl of the finest material and craftsmanship. It's hard to describe just how impressive the bowl feels in the room and in one's hands. Chef's kiss

Australian Outback Red River Gum Burl wooden bowl #2102

Australian Outback Red River Gum Burl wooden bowl #2102
lgbrewer8 on Feb 21, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

This Coolibah Burl Bowl has exceptional grain pattern and color. I have a number of Odie's bowls and this is one of his best. The detailing on the edge and bottom of the bowl is extensive and very beautiful. Very pleased to have this bowl in my collection.

Outstanding Australian Outback Coolibah burl wooden bowl #2092

Outstanding Australian Outback Coolibah burl wooden bowl #2092
Randall on Feb 20, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I have been looking for a Black Oak Burl piece for a while. Odie came through with a knockout! I love the shape and detail he put into this bowl. Definitely going to the prominent spot on the display shelf.

California Black Oak solid intense burl bowl #2100

California Black Oak solid intense burl bowl #2100
Angel on Feb 9, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Lovely bowl, seen as pictured. Silky finish. Excellent workmanship. Will buy from this seller again. A++

Large Sunburst Figure, Solid Maple Burl, Burl Bowl, Wood Bowls, Wooden Bowls Handmade, Fine Woodworking, 2053

Large Sunburst Figure, Solid Maple Burl, Burl Bowl, Wood Bowls, Wooden Bowls Handmade, Fine Woodworking, 2053
Sign in with Apple user on Feb 7, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

A beautiful piece of art. If you think it looks good in pictures, it feels even better in your hands. This is my second piece from Odie and I can’t say enough about the craftsmanship, the detail work and the top shelf wood selection. He has a true gift for wood turning and I’m so happy to have found his works.

AAAA Premium Oregon Claro Walnut handmade wooden bowl #2239

AAAA Premium Oregon Claro Walnut handmade wooden bowl #2239

About EccentricOldGuy

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My 3rd lathe is a 1992 Australian Woodfast lathe. I am the original owner.
Seasoning roughed bowls often takes a year, or more, to complete the process of moisture stabilization.
Here the lathe is set up for sanding and finishing operations.
This is where I get a razor sharp edge on my lathe tools.
This is my work bench. It stays semi-organized, but can sometimes look like a tornado made an appearance....!

>>>>> ((( Eccentric Old Guy ))) <<<<<

"Those who leave their own footprints, do not follow those left by others."

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I am odie, The 75 year old eccentric old guy! What you see here is my passion in life. I give it my passion......and that makes possible a life worth living for an old eccentric guy like me! I've had many pursuits in my "rocky road" of a life, but making artistic lathe turned bowls is my TOTAL focus.....and, I've been pursuing this personal dream of mine for the past 42 years! I must be nuts! It's not about money.....I am doing this for reasons that many people might not understand......it's all about my personal quest to create art, combined with exceptional craftsmanship.....the very best I can produce, before I check out of this world! Note: If you're looking for a simple inexpensive wooden bowl, there are plenty to be found on Etsy, and I can't/won't compete with them. Please check the details of my bowls to see what I paid for the best blocks of wood, from the best dealers of wood. I pay the extra cost to get the best wood, and those of you who have an eye for the finest arts and crafts pieces when selecting items for your well-conceived parlor decor, YOU will know the difference between what I offer, and others who try to compromise with wood that isn't the best that can be found.....and do it as quickly as possible. That said, you may be surprised to know that the time and effort I put into my bowls means I'm among the LOWEST paid artisans here, even though my bowls appear to be more expensive! That's the price I pay to pursue my own standards of excellence, not to mention my lifelong dreams to pursue my artistic ambitions are a huge part of this effort! It's my desire to provide what only a very few distinguished connoisseurs and art collectors are looking for, and I have a personal commitment to deliver exactly that! :)

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"Best friends know what a dingbat you are.....and, still choose to be seen with you in public!"
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>>>---> Notce: I select only the finest highly figured domestic and exotic woods for my premium bowls, and I pay a premium price to get them. Only Mother Nature's best will do! Please see individual listing information for my cost of materials, and to further understand my pricing policy. Thank you, odie. <---<<<

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I intend to live forever..........so far, so good !!!!!
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IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTE: To insure your complete satisfaction in the shipping and delivery process, I use the more expensive premium postal services of USPS priority mail with insurance, tracking, and signature delivery. Only the best will do......for you and me both!

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The Mad Hatter: "Have I gone mad?"
Alice: "Yes, I'm afraid so, but I'll tell you a secret.....all the best people are!"
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I search far and wide to find the most interesting, and highly figured wood blocks to use for my turned bowls. It's not about size.....It's all about the end results.....the aesthetic, or artistic aspects of wood grain, or figuring are the MOST important things to me. Be aware that for my wood bowls, I have paid as much as $450 just for the wood alone! I ALWAYS look for the best of the best, of what is available from dealers in the very finest of exotic and domestic woods. These "best of the best" basic wood blocks ALWAYS cost me more, but the final artistic and aesthetic results are the object of this quest. Do not look for mediocre turnings from "the eccentric old guy".......look for the very best fine pieces of wood, expertly turned to difficult advanced shapes.....resulting in art gallery quality works that will enhance your interior decorating theme in the home and parlor.

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“With imagination you may discover a dream.”.....Man of La Mancha
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Bowl turning has a unique ability to combine an artistic sense of form with a craftsman's expert use of hand tools.......very much in the same manner that traditional artists express their creative instincts when mixing color on their palette, and then applying brush to canvas. It is indeed a combination of spiritual effort and worldly skills. In addition to these things, there is the tremendous aesthetic appeal of unique and naturally beautiful woods. Mother Nature makes each and every one of my bowls a unique one-of-a-kind creation!

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"Logic will get you from A to B.....and, imagination will take you everywhere!"
.....Albert Einstein
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VERY IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THIS:
Since I select highly figured and desirable timber, and raw unseasoned blocks of wood come to me in their natural state, the future purchaser absolutely MUST be aware that many of them have natural flaws. These include voids, bark inclusions, minor hairline checking, knots, worm holes, discoloration, deterioration/rot, stress cracks, seasoning/drying shrinkage voids and separations, mineral stains, fire burns, unusual growths, sand, dirt, rocks, nails, and all kinds of other foreign objects. Some bowls have epoxy repairs to fill voids and strengthen cracks. I do not consider these naturally occurring things to be flaws in the finished bowl, as long as the structural stability is maintained. To the contrary, I consider them to be points of interest, indications of an individual tree's history, character..... and gifts from Mother Nature!

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“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind, don't matter.....and those who matter, don't mind.”
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I'm a big fan of the perfect natural beauty of wood.....and this is why my bowls are finished with a natural Danish Oil finish, along with a hard Carnauba wax final protective surface. Once in the purchaser's possession, these bowls can be preserved with any of the locally available furniture polishes one would use to maintain the fine wooden furniture in their home.

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"The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why.".....Mark Twain
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Wow! If you've read all of this, you are a rare person, indeed! I just want to thank you for taking the time to find out what I've got to say......and, I want you to know that I've meant every word of it! Whether or not you decide to purchase one of my gallery bowls, I wish you well in your search for what you're looking for on Etsy......and have a wonderful day! :)

Sincerely,
odie, the eccentric old guy!

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odie, the eccentric old guy

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I love art. As a little boy, I drew race cars and hot rods! After Jr. college (aircraft mechanic), I focused on the classical arts, drawing & oil painting. At age 33, I bought my first wood lathe...I was hooked, and the rest is history!..I am now 75.
Kendahl

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Kendahl is my son. (edit: December/2022) After four years in the U.S. Marines, Ken is now back home, and welcomed by a supportive and appreciative family. Ken calls me the "dog face", and of course, he is now the official "jarhead" of the family!

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