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  1. 03-17-2010, 8:16 PM #1
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    First Exotic

    This is my first try at exotic wood in bowl form. Ambrosia maple,
    3 1/4 x 5 1/2". The wife wants it so all is not lost lol. Two coats of WOP. critiques welcome
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  3. 03-17-2010, 8:24 PM #2
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    That is a pretty piece of wood. Bet it looks great wherever you put it!
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  4. 03-17-2010, 8:52 PM #3
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    Charlie, that is not "just" Ambrosia maple, that is CURLY Ambrosia maple!! Very nice!
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  5. 03-17-2010, 9:01 PM #4
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    That certainly has good figure, nice job.
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  6. 03-17-2010, 9:07 PM #5
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    That's got some great curl to it. Great job.
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  7. 03-17-2010, 9:16 PM #6
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    beautiful wood! Nice form, good finish... I'd say it's a winner, especially if the wife likes it.
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  8. 03-17-2010, 9:19 PM #7
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    very nice wood and very nice bowl.
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  9. 03-17-2010, 9:45 PM #8
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    Great job on a gorgeous piece of wood.
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  10. 03-17-2010, 9:49 PM #9
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    Really nice amborsia but the curl is great.
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  11. 03-17-2010, 10:16 PM #10
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    Wow! What a nice surprise! Good looking bowl and all that curl really makes it special! Nice work!
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