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I thought I'd post this one as a tasty little bit of picture-candy for you creekers. This one came from an arborist friend of mine that needed help cutting up a tree--his 25" bar didn't meet in the middle of two cuts, so I helped out with my big Stihl. This is one of the nicer figured bowls, but lots more coming up! This one is about 11" by 4" deep.
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I forgot to add a pic of the tree as we were cutting it up.
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Yup, that is some real eye candy! But it doesn't look nearly as good in the before pics. I think you must have had something to do with bringing out the beauty.
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that is some super looking silver maple. Nice job with the bowl.
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Nice bowl, Nate. That tree is similar to one my friend took down last year. I've still got a bunch of it in my shop but I'd be surprised if it looks that good.
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beautiful wood..very nice to turn it before it starts to darken, Nice job!
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Man that is some great looking maple! I'm not as big of a maple fan visually as most, but I'm a sucker for feather...especially feather like that. I'd go so far as to say that I'll be a shame to put things in the bowl, might get in the way of that beauty. Can't wait to see the rest!
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Beautiful bowl and beautiful wood Nate! And a heck of a chunk of log!
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Curly silver maple with a touch of Ambrosia - hard to beat! Nice work on the bowl, too! What finish did you use?
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that is one big gorgeous bowl!
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beast of a tree...but wonderful figure in that bowl!!!
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Nice job. Looks like you have enough stock for a couple more?!
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Impressive wood Nate! Love the curl, the ambrosia markings and the rich coloring! Looking forward to seeing more from this wood!
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It's great to have friends, and even better when they are arborists! Great looking bowl and nice haul. I look forward to seeing more of them!
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Amazing piece of wood Nathan!! The finish question is still hanging out there!
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