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  1. 02-01-2012, 11:44 PM #1
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    Acacia HF

    Not sure which variety of Acacia it is, but I like the grain and color!
    I turned this last night, endgrain from a log. It's 7 1/2" x 5" and walls are about 1/8" with just a coat of danish oil so far. I'll probably add some WOP and then buff.

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    Thanks for looking!
    Comments and critiques are welcome.
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  3. 02-01-2012, 11:55 PM #2
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    Very nice Kathy! I love the figure and color as well.
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  4. 02-02-2012, 2:06 AM #3
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    Yea... the grain does look cool, kind of like how a canon wall looks.
    Your opinions and advice are welcome on anything i post - Thanks
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  5. 02-02-2012, 6:33 AM #4
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    Great looking wood, great looking form. I always get some inspiration from your pieces.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Rich

    PS Kathy, are you leaving the pith in or drilling it out?
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  6. 02-02-2012, 6:42 AM #5
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    Really nice, Kathy! I just love the wood you get down there, and this end grain turning really shows off the sapwood on this piece.
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  7. 02-02-2012, 10:50 AM #6
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    Pretty wood - great form! Looking forward to seeing what you turn next!
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  8. 02-02-2012, 10:54 AM #7
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    Pretty wood and form Kathy. Reminds me a lot of mesquite...what little I have actually seen.
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  9. 02-02-2012, 10:54 AM #8
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    you sure balanced the colors nicely.
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  10. 02-02-2012, 11:06 AM #9
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    Really nice, Kathy. Did you turn this wet? Does it warp much?
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    I like the wood and the form. Very nice.
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