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Ash HFis 8.5X7 and finished with 2coats of water base poly then sanded with 400. I believe this is the ugliest piece of wood I ever mounted on the lathe. Full of mildew stains, bug holes and maybe even some spalting hidden in there. The back side had a large area where the grain had delaminated but not cracked. I'm kind of surprised it made it off the lathe in one piece...Bill..
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That is a beauty Bill. The form is nice and pleasing. Boy does that wood have a lot going on.
Bernie
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Love it Bill. Awesome wood. Very nice form and finish.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Hope you all got a nice stash. Because this was seized at the border today.
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The uglier the better, Bill.
Mike Svoma
"There is nothing sexier than a woman in camoflage"
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And, the name is...............Rustic Recovery!
I think it looks great! Really some neat colors and hues going on there.
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Hey Bill this is a beauty! Next time you come across this kind of wood and dont want it, just gimme a holler :-)
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Mike
They say money does not grow on trees! I believe it takes a wood turner to reveal the hidden natural treasures in a tree.
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Far out! Great looking piece Bill.
Richard in Wimberley
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Michael there are 4 more pieces out on the wood pile. If you can get through the ice and snow you are welcome to them. My fireplace seems to be afraid of them..Bill...
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Wow Bill you been super busy lately. All these tools and amazing HF's amazing.
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Very nice piece. I like the contrast between the refined form, and the pitiful but beautiful piece of wood. No need for coloring or piercing... just leave it in the woodpile and let mother nature take over!
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Bill, you definitely have a great deal of talent to turn this beautiful form on a nasty hunk of wood. Great job!
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Bill - you nailed the form! Love it!
To say this wood has character would be a gross understatement! It's is really cool looking and with all the holes in it - I have to wonder if it didn't whistle a tune while you were turning it!
Very interesting HF! Thanks for sharing!
Steve
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Please don’t let that happen!
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Congrats on what looks like a challenging piece of wood. Beautiful form, and interesting wood. I agree with John - it looks rustic.
Nicely done, Bill.
Brian
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That is one psychotic piece of wood... I like it... a lot... but I'm scared of it!!!
Great work.
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