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  1. 03-09-2009, 7:03 PM #1
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    another walnut bowl

    This is another piece of the walnut that my dad got out the river...its 7X3 and finished with laquer..still working on photos..........comments and critiques welcome
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    That lacquer finish is a sure standout. Nice work!
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    Critique here is that the bowl is awesome

    Nice work

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    Great looking bowl and super finish.
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    Beautiful bowl Dave! Love the wood, color and grain! You sure have that finish figured out! Love it!
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    Wow! David, I am going to have put my sunglasses on!
    That is very nice!

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    how many coats of Laquer

    I just finished walnut of my own, and put one coat of watco dark walnut oil on it, letting it dry cure right now. How many coats of laquer did you put on that, and type of sanding in between?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul Rains View Post
    I just finished walnut of my own, and put one coat of watco dark walnut oil on it, letting it dry cure right now. How many coats of laquer did you put on that, and type of sanding in between?
    Paul I put 12 coats on and sanded with 600 grit between every other coat
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