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  1. 05-04-2010, 10:03 PM #1
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    Segmented Vase

    My buddy Keith Burns gave me some Misquite when he was at my shop last month and I had just enough to make this little vase. Not one of my best but the wife likes it so thats good enough for me. Measures 4 1/2 x 6 with some friction polish on it. Thanks for looking.
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  3. 05-04-2010, 10:07 PM #2
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    Mike - looks great!

    Just had our turning club meeting tonight and we had a demo on segmenting. Sure makes me appreciate your joinery and also the thought process when designing the detail ring.

    Yup - real nice work!
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  4. 05-04-2010, 10:08 PM #3
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    Looks good to me! I enjoy segmenting so far. David
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  5. 05-04-2010, 10:12 PM #4
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    That is a beauty Mike. Really like the design and form.
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  6. 05-04-2010, 11:26 PM #5
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    Mike,

    Don't sell yourself short. You did an excellent job. I've done one segmented piece and the joints were not even close to what you have done with your pieces.

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  7. 05-05-2010, 5:48 AM #6
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    Mike, this piece may not be as complex as previous ones you have done, but it has a certain simplicity that makes it very appealing. Nothing in the design is contradicting, and the mesquite really is a beautiful wood. It is a nice piece, in my book!

    I have been trying to locate some mesquite, but it is a little difficult to find in the shops around here. Should have searched out some on my last trip to TX!! Kudos to Keith on the gift!
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  8. 05-05-2010, 5:29 PM #7
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    AHHH, another masterpiece by the master. Great job as always Mike. Always a pleasure to see your creations. How did you like turning the Mesquite? We have it by the truck loads here in the desert. Can be tough as nails.
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  9. 05-05-2010, 5:40 PM #8
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    Not as fancy as some you have done but I like the warm colors and form.
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  10. 05-05-2010, 7:27 PM #9
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    I thinks it looks great. The coloring is very appealing. I shy away from segmented pieces with very busy patterns, but this seems like just the right amount of detail for my liking.
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  11. 05-05-2010, 8:21 PM #10
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    Excellent piece Mike. Love the feature ring and the colors. And you thought you wouldn't get anything out of that wood, I knew better. You have talent.
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  12. 05-05-2010, 8:31 PM #11
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    The form is great. I almost think it would work better without the feature ring. (and be a lot less work!)
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