Michael A. Sooley,
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WELCOME to Mike's Bowls!
Now that summer is in full swing I need to concentrate on building my inventory. Between motorcycle trips and summer events I have not been spending as much time in the shop. Between my turning commissions I have been able to turn some additional bowls that will make it to my website soon. I was also able to turn my third WINE BOTTLE PEPPER MILL from matching Live Oak pieces. The first one was a "prototype" as I made some miscalculations in the design. The second one was quickly purchased. The third one is intended for our personal use. I may turn more because I like the style and its usefulness. My inventory of finished bowls is a bit smaller than usual as I have recently turned many new bowls by commission. I am in the process of adding the new bowls to my website, but turning is much more fun that website editing. Many times I have more new bowls in inventory than I have posted on my website. Let me know if you are looking for something in particular. It is possible I have already turned it or I can turn it from the hundreds of dry bowl blanks in my shop. My goal for the coming months is to turn more bowls from my dry wood and stop collecting fresh wood which requires initial processing turning a rough before the log begins to crack. Then, there are 12+ months of drying time. I have enough dry blanks! WE NOW ACCEPT PAYMENT THROUGH VENMO OR ZELLE. Take a look at all of my new creations! 
My 2026 Big Ride was to Hell's Canyon carved by the Snake River between Oregon and Idaho. It was a spectacular trip!
Some recently turning smaller bowls displayed on an interesting Black Walnut Burl platter.
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My third wine bottle pepper mill on the right standing next to the original one we purchased 45 years ago! It is made from Live Oak with a matching top turned on three axis.
My second wine bottle pepper mill made from Chinese Elm with a Black Walnut top was purchased by my favorite winery client. It has a hand carved Black Walnut top.
A lovely Black Walnut Burl tray on display along with some custom made pottery in the tasting room at Shafer Winery in Napa Valley.
Pizza Cutters on display at New West KnifeWorks in St. Helena.
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One of the lidded boxes made from beautiful Black Walnut Root Burl
A stunning example of highly polished Manzanita Root Burl. Now in a private collection.
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Some of the lidded boxes made for my newest client, Shafer Vineyards.
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