This woodturning video shows the transformation of a big oak log into a natural edge bowl. The rustic edges give it character ...

Michael Allison is a wood-turner, a guy who hauls a block of wood onto a lathe and then, through the steady application of muscle, patience and will, turns it into something artful — a bowl, … ...

Once the bowl has been completely turned and sanded, a simple food-safe finish is applied to bring out the natural colors of the wood.

It has a cherry finish and visible wood grain detailing that make it a great accent piece, and it can also be used as a salad bowl or a serving dish.

In the past, wooden bowls had been milled on the shallow side, but Bratcher wanted his bowls deeper to set them apart. It would take McCormick a full year to finish the specialized cutting machine.