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  1. 01-01-2013, 8:50 PM #1
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    small hollow vessel in desert oak

    Small hollow vessel made from Desert Oak [Acacia Coriacea Sericophylla] for more info try here http://www.ttit.id.au/treepages/desertoak.htm

    4.5" high x 4.0" dia showing the sap wood around the major diameter. This timber takes a fine polish with either oil or wax and is a joy to turn.

    Part of the Christmas range I have been doing, a bit late but the shed is in the middle of a revamp as well. Plus I/We are baby sitting three grandchildren made it kinda hard to achieve anything.

    If it looks a little lop sided is an optical illusion as it runs true to less than a 1/16th, just one of those things with the camera
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  3. 01-01-2013, 8:55 PM #2
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    Very pretty piece; the fluting combined with the fine form makes this a winner.
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    Beautiful work Hughie! You sure have that carving stuff down well! Really like the contrast between woods!

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  5. 01-01-2013, 9:49 PM #4
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    Great spirals and the contrast in colors is neat!
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    Excellent job, Hughie. I love the contrast and the carving!
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  7. 01-02-2013, 6:29 AM #6
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    the color variation is quite striking & the fluting is top notch.
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    It is a beautiful piece to be proud of having made. In agreement with the responses above.
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    WOW, that is beautiful! Nuff said....
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  10. 01-02-2013, 11:12 AM #9
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    Really nice piece. Wood contrast and fluting really sets it off.
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  11. 01-02-2013, 2:55 PM #10
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    Really like this one Hughie. The sapwood looks expecially nice on top of all the ridges!
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    Beautiful piece Hughie! Beautiful wood, great job on the fluting and the sapwood accent sets it off nicely!
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