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  1. 05-13-2012, 1:40 PM #1
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    Norfolk Island Pine

    Found a source for some NIP so ordered some. Wanted to make a 2 or 3 vases. I had turned one about 3 yrs ago and didn't really want to sell it but the director at the art gallery wanted me to bring it down to display it. Anyway long story short I thought ok I will put $185 on it and no one would think of buying it. Well a lady came in and put down cash so I reluctantly took it. Anyway found some blanks and ordered them. 2 blanks were 8 X 6 and one was 7.5 X 5. This one finished measures 7 X 4 with walls a consistant 3/8" and is finished with 1 coat of antique oil to pop the grain and 12 coats of WTF. The 5th coat was sanded with 400 and the 9th coat with 800. No sanding on the last 3 coats. Two views from the top (front and back) and a profile. This one will go into my display case.
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  3. 05-13-2012, 2:01 PM #2
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    That's a beauty. Love the character of the wood.
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    You did a great job of form choice Bernie...bet it feels nice to hold too!
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    Beautiful wood and form Bernie, makes one want to pick it up and rub it.
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  6. 05-13-2012, 3:22 PM #5
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    Great job man and that wood and finish really does this piece justice
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  7. 05-13-2012, 3:56 PM #6
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    Bernie,
    This hollow form is one of the nicest pieces I've seen you post. I can understand why you wanted to keep it. Use the money for more wood and get to work on turning.
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    beautiful wood and you did it justice
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    beautiful piece and marvelous wood .... ..... compliments ..
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    very nice Bernie
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  11. 05-13-2012, 5:15 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie Weishapl View Post
    ...I will put $185 on it and no one would think of buying it. Well a lady came in and put down cash so I reluctantly took it.
    And, the moral of the story - don't price it if you don't want to sell it!!

    Nice work on this one, too, Bernie! Nice form and great color. That NIP is some neat stuff and I keep saying I want to get some. May have to find out your source if you don't mind giving it up.
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  12. 05-13-2012, 8:37 PM #11
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    You sure did it right, Bernie!


    Some day I would like to try that wood.
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  13. 05-13-2012, 9:22 PM #12
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    Thanks to all. I appreciate the comments.

    John, I decided if I do that again I will put a price of $450 and make it worth my while for sure. Oh and John or anybody else here is where I purchased the 3 blanks and definitely will buy more. http://www.woodturningblanks4u.com/n...inventory.html
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  14. 05-13-2012, 9:57 PM #13
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    Nice work Bernie! That is a distinctive wood and is one kind I might someday want to purchase to give it a try!
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    Wow! That sure is pretty! Such a variety of color and your finish makes it look like you can see right into the wood! Nice work Bernie!!
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  16. 05-13-2012, 10:17 PM #15
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    Beautiful Bernie - the colors are incredible. I need to checkout your source as I have wanted to get some NIP. Thanks for sharing.
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