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  1. 12-19-2011, 4:02 PM #1
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    Smile Black Ash Burl HF

    At the AAW St. Paul symposium this past June, I was given a beautiful piece of Black Ash burl by Cory Norgart. Cory specializes in Black Ash burl and had a booth at the symposium where he was selling blocks, blanks, caps and slabs – all of it was some seriously good looking wood!

    I roughed out the burl that he gave me and posted about it back in July. You can see that thread here: Rough Out

    So, here is the finished beauty. It stands 4 ½” high x 3 Ύ” diameter and is one of the thickest HFs I have ever done! I wanted to leave the cracks natural (no fill) and did not want to lose the piece, so left it around 5/16” thick. It was sanded to 1200 grit, given several coats of gloss wipe-on poly, been buffed and given a coat of Renaissance wax.

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    As always your comments, critiques and opinions are welcome!

    Thanks for looking!
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  3. 12-19-2011, 4:05 PM #2
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    That turned out real nice! I just love the look of black ash burl. I must have missed the line for the free burls!
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    I only wish it was bigger! The finish is my favorite part...it's what I call a stealth finish...you know it's there, but the wood is all you see. I use the same thing on burl pen finishes. You did an amazing job of letting the wood stand out. Hope Cory comes to San Jose...I'll be first in line!
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  5. 12-19-2011, 4:35 PM #4
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    who could NOT like black ash burl...you did this one proud. The stance of it kinda reminds me of someone standing sharp with shoulders back...gorgeous.
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  6. 12-19-2011, 4:39 PM #5
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    wow! what figure in that wood! nicely done Steve!
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    Such a neat little piece! Beautiful grain and color and shape!
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    Steve, this is a beautiful little piece and I really like how the little divot in the rim adds so much character to the piece.
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  9. 12-19-2011, 4:51 PM #8
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    very nice Steve, i like the transition from the eyes to the rays
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    Steve, you brought out the best of that burl!! Great little piece, and that sure is some awesome wood!
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  11. 12-19-2011, 5:14 PM #10
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    You sure did that piece justice. Nice form and finish. Incredible wood does not hurt a bit. Another great job. Thanks for showing. Russell
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    Sweet...thanks for sharing.
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    Very nice Steve with a great piece of wood to boot.
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  14. 12-19-2011, 5:20 PM #13
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    Steve,

    Absolutely gorgeous.

    I need to do more burl hunting. Grandbabies coming Friday, maybe we can go hunting on Saturday.......

    Thanks for a great idea for an outing!!!! And for sharing your talent.

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  15. 12-19-2011, 5:25 PM #14
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    That is a beauty Steve and you sure brought out the beauty of the wood.
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    Beautiful Steve. I was going to ask if you could take a bath in it after seeing the last log you had on the AB, but then saw you posted the size. I love the satin sheen you have for the finish.
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