Iroko and Padauk Bowl - Wood turning

I picked up a small piece of hardwood at my local Rebuild Site, hoping that it was sapele hiding under a thick layer of varnish. Little did I know that this was Padauk, so I decieded to team it up with a piece of Iroko.
www.rebuildsite.co.uk/ They encourage everyone to rethink how to better use materials, reclaim materials that are currently being thrown away or down cycled, and reuse as much excess and ‘nearly-new’ materials as possible, creating value in what is often treated as waste
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[@gwynnfarrell1856]

Beautiful color combination and interesting grain in the top part. A very nice little bowl! 😊

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you so much 😀

[@AllenOxendine]

Beautiful piece, thanks for sharing

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers! 👍

[@michaelross8794]

Very nice! When I do multiple wood species glue ups, it's to turn a "funnel" back into a bowl. You do it on purpose!!!

[@RDMWoodturning]

😂😂😂 Yeah I thought it might look pretty. I've not had a funnel for a little while now, but I'm sure that I'm due one soon!

[@cookiescoop6065]

Very beautiful piece have a great day ✌️

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Lovely!

[@RDMWoodturning]

Thank you

[@markjupina178]

Very nice combination! Where do you get your maker's wooden coin? Thanks.

[@barneyrubble5633]

Was going to ask exactly the same question. Very nice bowl with the contrasting woods.

[@RDMWoodturning]

I make them myself using a laser engraver/cutter. They really finish off the bowl. Thanks

[@brianreyes7203]

Newbie turner here...how did you know the thickness of the bottom, where the mortise is cut in? I am so afraid of cutting through. Measuring with a caliper is difficult as there is no space in the mortise.

[@RDMWoodturning]

I tend to use a combination square to gauge the depth or just a simple ruler, but I often just eyeball it and hope!