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  1. 04-04-2010, 2:30 PM #1
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    spalted Walnut HF

    This chunk of Walnut had a lot of spalting in the sap wood and I just did not have the heart to turn it awaytrying to reach that deep dark heart wood. Measure 8x6 and finished with min wax wipe on poly...Bill...
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  3. 04-04-2010, 2:42 PM #2
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    Bill you definitely made the right choice. Great piece.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Hope you all got a nice stash. Because this was seized at the border today.
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  4. 04-04-2010, 2:53 PM #3
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    Smart call, Bill! The spalted sap adds a lot.

    Very nice form, and I really like the texture work in the collar.
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  5. 04-04-2010, 2:59 PM #4
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    looks really good, that finish is immaculate!!!
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  6. 04-04-2010, 2:59 PM #5
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    I like this a lot. I tend to like the pieces where people contrast a dark wood like walnut with a light wood like maple. In this piece you get that contrast out on one chunk of wood. I think what i really like is that the transition is organic, it is definitely a distinct change from light to dark but it is not a artificial glue line.
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  7. 04-04-2010, 3:18 PM #6
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    Very nice looking vase. The carved/textured area near the opening is a very nice touch. Love the spalting.
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  8. 04-04-2010, 3:31 PM #7
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    WOW! WOW! WOW! and WOW!
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  9. 04-04-2010, 3:41 PM #8
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    Beautiful vase Bill! Great looking form, wood and finish! That little bit of texturing really adds to the piece!

    Very nice work!
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  10. 04-04-2010, 3:45 PM #9
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    Bill,

    I've always been a satin/matte finish kinda guy UNTIL I started viewing your work! Beautifully turned and an awesome finish!

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  11. 04-04-2010, 3:48 PM #10
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    Totally nice all the way around!
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  12. 04-04-2010, 5:36 PM #11
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    Great looking piece. Nice form & finish.You should be Proud of this one.
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  13. 04-04-2010, 7:39 PM #12
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    Sharp looking vaseI like the spalted sap wood
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  14. 04-04-2010, 8:09 PM #13
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    Bill, another beauty! I like the dark color and shiny finish alot! As per usual, great work!
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  15. 04-04-2010, 8:25 PM #14
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    Bill that is beautiful. Really a nice walnut.
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  16. 04-04-2010, 9:20 PM #15
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    That is a great piece of walnut. The form is really nice and the finish is extrordinary.
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