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  1. 02-09-2012, 9:09 AM #1
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    Hickory Trio

    These pieces came from a Hickory I was cutting up for firewood. The tree had been on the ground for a year. But after I cut into a crotch section and discovered some of the character I thought I better set some aside. Glad I did!

    I had to use the Monster on the inside because using the bowl gouge was a struggle. All were finished with Waterlox.

    Sizes are approximate: 8 x 4.5, 8 x 3, 6.5 x 3

    You can see there is some movement going on since I finished them.

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  3. 02-09-2012, 9:43 AM #2
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    Nice save!!! That wood is awesome and you did a great job on the bowls.
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  4. 02-09-2012, 10:28 AM #3
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    Beautiful work Bill! Nice variation in shapes and the finish worked well.
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  5. 02-09-2012, 10:47 AM #4
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    Oh wow! Those are outstanding! Love the one in the back with the heartwood running through it and the movement enhanced it...
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  6. 02-09-2012, 11:20 AM #5
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    Thanks for sharing, Bill...nice forms and beautiful wood!
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  7. 02-09-2012, 11:24 AM #6
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    Great work on all three, but I particularly like that large, round bottom piece in the front! Gorgeous wood, too!
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  8. 02-09-2012, 11:38 AM #7
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    Really nice looking bowls and some beautiful wood.
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  9. 02-09-2012, 12:06 PM #8
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    what a great save..I've always loved hickory..wowee this is spectacular hickory! grand job
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  10. 02-09-2012, 12:18 PM #9
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    Hickory is such an awesome looking wood! Way to watch for it and pull it out. Definitely understand the the trouble with a gouge. Seasoned hickory is something serious to deal with. You did very well!
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    Nice, very nice, I love Hickory but all I every find is dry stuff and I really don't like turning dry concrete.
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  12. 02-09-2012, 6:12 PM #11
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    Thanks much everybody. I have turned everything but bowls the last few months and it was a nice change.

    Also, this was the first time I've used Waterlox and I like it. Took about 5 coats to get the finish I was looking for.

    And kudos to the Monster, once I got into this Hickory I was convinced that was money well spent!
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  13. 02-09-2012, 7:36 PM #12
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    Very nice bowls Bill. I love Hickory. I can't believe all the wonderful wood I used to burn in the wood stove before I started turning. I quit burning wood, so now I don't come across those beauties. Well done.

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  14. 02-09-2012, 7:38 PM #13
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    very nice, Bill
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