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  1. 08-14-2013, 10:17 PM #1
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    Dyed Maple Burl Bowl

    I met my neighbor the other day, come to find out he got a Jet mini lathe for Christmas and was trying to learn to turn. He came over last weekend with a big maple burl and we did some turning. It was a bit funny in that all he has is mini tools and the burl was 10" in diameter. We cored his blank and he gave me the core. This is what I came up with. Bowl is 6"x3", finished with WOP. Fun bowl experimenting with dyes. Comments and criticism appreciated.
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  3. 08-14-2013, 10:23 PM #2
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    Nice job Nate! I think the dye job looks great.
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  4. 08-14-2013, 10:58 PM #3
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    Hey Nate!! Great job!! I like the dye you applied and the shape fits the piece. Next time you are out PDX way, I've got a blank or two to fill your suitcase.

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  5. 08-15-2013, 4:02 AM #4
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    for a cored bowl, it has a great shape, like the outside dye job, was it a homemade brew?
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  6. 08-15-2013, 8:54 AM #5
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    Very nice bowl! Really like that dye job!
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  7. 08-15-2013, 9:09 AM #6
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    Nice piece. I like that you did the undercut rim, it shows off more of that great burl.
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  8. 08-15-2013, 9:24 AM #7
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    WOW! I really like what the dye job did to the burl and the contrast with the 'natural' finish on the inside. That is definitely an eye catcher.
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  9. 08-23-2013, 3:51 PM #8
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    Another kudo from me, nate. I like how you didn't go overboard with the color.

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  10. 08-24-2013, 8:40 PM #9
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    Thank you all for your very kind comments. Sure is nice when the wood makes you look good
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  11. 08-25-2013, 11:30 AM #10
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    Beauty Nate. I like the dye job and the form.
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