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    Mesquite natural edge

    Finally got back to the lathe after about a month of "other stuff" The following is a natural edge bowl turned from South Texas crotch Mesquite. It is 15" in diameter, approximately 5" high, and 3/8" thick. Finish is natural watco, buffed. I really enjoy the challenge of turning natural edge forms. Thanks for looking. Critique welcome, always looking to improve Sure wish I could take a decent picture

    Cheers,
    Brad
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    Wow Brad!!

    Way cool.
    TJH
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    Brad -

    That is outstanding! Nice work.

    Ted

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    If that's a bad picture, that must be one magnifico bowl.

    Wonder if my Texas DiL can come up with some mesquite. Won't need a chunk that big, though. Ancient 12" lathe.

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    Here is the harshest critique that I could come up with...

    OUTSTANDING, EXCELLENT, WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL, LOVELY, SUPERB!!!!!!

    I'm sorry to be so hard on you. But you'll get better I'm sure with constructive criticism. Keep up the good work...
    Big Mike

    I have done so much with so little for so long I am now qualified to do anything with nothing......

    P.S. If you are interested in plans for any project that I post, just put some money in an envelope and mail it to me and I will keep it.

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    Very nice Brad.
    Dick

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    Beautiful work!
    Procrastination.......

    Maybe I'll think about that tomorrow

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    'Just lovely! Very nice work!!!
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    Beautiful wood, beautiful work, I have often wondered what a natural edge mesquite looked like, now I know, thanks.
    Glenn Hodges
    Nashville, Georgia

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    Thanks all,

    Your comments are most generous and very much appreciated. I'm happy to report this one made it's trip to it's final desination in Western Pennsylvania safely in one piece, and now I can breath a sigh of relief.

    George - If your DiL can get hold of some, take her up on it, you won't be disappointed. Mesquite is very stable, even when turned green. The bark is very thick and knarley making for interesting natural edges. In crotch Mesquite, "wind checks" are not uncommon, so you really won't know what you have until you saw it into blanks.

    Cheers,
    Brad

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