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  1. 12-16-2012, 6:33 PM #1
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    An assortment of Christmas gifts!

    Here is an assortment of Christmas presents. Some are for family while others are for my wife's co-workers....

    The salad fork sets are a first for me. Pretty simple to make and I like how they turned out. The left set is Tiete and the right is Cherry.

    Three bottle openers: top is Zebrawood, middle is Olive, bottom is Bird's Eye Maple

    Bottle stoppers (L-R): Curly Maple, Pink Ivory, African Blackwood and two cast resin (that I cast myself).

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    I've got a few more things to finish up this week, too!

    Comments and critiques welcome!
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  3. 12-16-2012, 6:44 PM #2
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    A very nice assortment indeed! Your recipients are lucky. I did a spoon awhile back and had a lot of fun with it. Your forks look like a great idea. Why do I start thinking of Christmas ten days before it happens, with no shop time left? I like the maple and ivory stoppers best, but the blue cast resin is pretty cool, too.
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  4. 12-16-2012, 8:50 PM #3
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    Those are some nice gifts Doug! Great job on the salad forks, I have yet to try something like that.
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  5. 12-16-2012, 9:38 PM #4
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    Nice job Doug - you have been busy!
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    Great looking turnings. Going to some happy people.
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  7. 12-16-2012, 11:20 PM #6
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    Nice work on everything Doug! I am sure everyone will enjoy the gifts!
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  8. 12-17-2012, 9:58 PM #7
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    Ah, Doug? Those are great, but shouldnt you be showing off the gift you brought home from the party?
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