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Thread: Bird Pecked Pecan Bowl

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    Bird Pecked Pecan Bowl

    This is a bowl made from bird pecked pecan. It is 9.25 in wide X 3.25 in high, dried with Dave Smith's alcohol method, tung oil solution finish, then buffed. I was given the wood from a tree blown down by hurricane Frances. I have a strong suspicion the bird was a woodpecker.
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    Glenn Hodges
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    Very nice, Glenn. Beautiful material and execution. Can you post another pic from a lower angle so we can see the form. I think that's important, especially for some of the newer turners to see.
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    Another View of Bowl

    This is another view of the bird pecked pecan bowl.
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    Glenn Hodges
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    Funny I know some hen-pecked woodturners. Nice work on the bowl as usual Glenn.
    I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.

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    Very nice Glenn
    Dick

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    Nice Job Glenn
    great piece of wood
    Jim
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    I like the shape and the wood. Finish looks good too. I sure need a crash course in finishing. Of course a little patience would help. From the work I have seen of yours patience is not a problem for you.
    What you do today determines what you can do tomorrow.

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    Always a pleasure to see the unique materials, wonderful form and finish that you post Glenn. Most excellent!!!
    Big Mike

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    Glenn,

    Another beauty! Those bids are helping too!
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    Glenn: Beaufiful wood! I like the design.
    Ed

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    Great bowl Glenn-- Like the color and finish!
    Jerry

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    I appreciate your kind remarks. I thought your might like to see what kind of character mother nature can help us by putting such stuff in the wood.
    Glenn Hodges
    Nashville, Georgia

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