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  1. 02-03-2011, 8:30 PM #1
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    Ash Vase

    Dang wood pecker decided he needed to work on this particular ash tree until he ringed it and killed it. The bark had a high number of randomly placed holes in it as well as the bark being completed removed around the tree. The tree fought hard and in the end lost; but the wood sure has some interesting colors from the long battle. Small HF Ash with a one eyed happy face showed up. 2.75 x 5.25 MAO and buffed.
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  3. 02-03-2011, 8:53 PM #2
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    Real nice work, Dan!
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    Sometimes Dan they turn out to be the prettiest piece just like this one. Love the wood.
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    very nice, Dan
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  6. 02-03-2011, 9:54 PM #5
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    Nice work, Dan! Focus is a little rough on the pics, but appears to be a neat piece of wood, too. I wonder if it was the ash borers under the bark that the woodpecker was after??
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  7. 02-03-2011, 10:01 PM #6
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    It is hard to imagine that vase in the chunk of wood on the lathe. Good job releasing the piece hidden there.
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  8. 02-03-2011, 10:26 PM #7
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    I am amazed from seeing what was to what is... that's a great transion Dan. I'm inspired to see a log go to a vase like that. Thank you sir!
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  9. 02-03-2011, 10:48 PM #8
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    Very interesting vase. I never would have thought of trying to turn something like that but I'm not very imaginnative! Good job!
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  10. 02-03-2011, 11:43 PM #9
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    Really like the form you were able to get out of that piece. The natural colorings are really special.
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  11. 02-04-2011, 12:07 AM #10
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    Talk about a silk purse from a sow's ear...you did good.
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  12. 02-04-2011, 1:14 AM #11
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    Nice form and very interesting wood. I"m with John, I'll bet that the tree was infested and the bugs killed it, the woodpecker was just attracted to it for the easy pickin's.
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  13. 02-04-2011, 6:56 AM #12
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    The wood has great character and I like the form. Good job!
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  14. 02-04-2011, 7:14 AM #13
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    Nice Job! I agree with others - what a nice piece!
    Did you turn this green?
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  15. 02-04-2011, 7:25 AM #14
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    No, it was quite dry.
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  16. 02-04-2011, 7:35 AM #15
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    Nice form and character in this vase, Dan. Well done.
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