Make 100: Handcrafted Salad Bowls

A project in Lincoln, NE by Ben McCain
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A collection of handcrafted salad bowls for use in your home. I turn every piece individually at the lathe and guarantee my work.
Woodworking
Backers: 121
Average Pledge Per Backer: $90

Funded: $10,858 of $1,000
Dates: Jan 4th -> Mar 1st (56 days)
Project By: Ben McCain
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Latest News

We did it! Thank you all so much!

February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone, We did it! WOW! I honestly can not believe we hit $10K. You guy have been awesome and I can't wait to get all of your rewards sent. There's just one more day left so we will see who else wants to join in on the fun, but I wanted to... (Read More)

100 Backers! Rolling Pins Anyone?

February 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
We hit 100 backers! You all have been so amazing and I am forever grateful. We have just about 5 days left in the campaign and I wanted to offer a special reward for hitting 100 backers if there was any interest. I originally intended to only do... (Read More)

Final Goal! $10,000!

February 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This has been a crazy few weeks you guys. I am humbled and overwhelmed from the support of you wonderful people! This is my last goal update. Whatever happens from here, I am more than grateful.  As an enticing reward for you guy, I have decided to... (Read More)

New Goal #4! $7500

January 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I keep setting goals I believe to be lofty or unattainable and you guys keep crushing them! This experience has been so humbling. I decided to set another goal just for kicks. You all have been so amazingly generous and I can't thank you enough.  (Read More)

Walnut Oil finish and substitute options.

January 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone. Thank you all again for your tremendous support. I have had an inquiry about the oil I am using for these bowls. I use Mahoney's Walnut Oil, which is a heat treated walnut oil wood finish. This process removes the protein causing nut... (Read More)

Natural Edge Bowls Now Available!

January 16th - via: kickstarter.com
  Thank you all so much for your generation support. I have posted two sizes of natural edge bowls in the rewards list. Below you will find some example photos of what they look like. Some will have the bark still attached and others it will be... (Read More)

New Goal #3! $5000 Seriously you guys!

January 12th - via: kickstarter.com
I have no words. This has been incredible. I jumped the goal all the way up to $5000, hopefully now you won't be getting new goal updates every 3 days! You all have been so amazing and I can't wait to see where this thing finishes up. Thank you all... (Read More)

New Goal Again! $3000

January 10th - via: kickstarter.com
At this point, I am completely astounded! You all have been so supportive and kind. I never dreamed of doubling my original goal at all, let alone in one week. With additional support, I will be able to provide more wood options and purchase a... (Read More)

FAQ Page

January 8th - via: kickstarter.com
I have updated the FAQ page with a few points of interest. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any other questions or concerns.  (Read More)

Reward Examples

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Small Nut Bowl in Walnut Burl Single Serving Bowl in Figured Maple Small Salad Bowl in Black Walnut Medium Salad Bowl in Black Walnut Large Salad Bowl in Spalted Maple Extra Large Salad Bowl in Box Elder Three Bowl Nested Set in Box Elder  (Read More)

New Goal - $2000 plus New Reward Levels!

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all again for being so generous. We have had a couple new backers today so thank you for joining in on all of the fun! I have the wonderful opportunity to think of some items to add to my purchase list in order to make this project more... (Read More)

WOW! Reached our goal on day 1!

January 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much! I am blown away that we have reached our goal on the very first day of the campaign. This opens up so many possibilities to make this project something special! Now is the time where I need to start thinking about what to do... (Read More)

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