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  1. 10-02-2013, 9:46 PM #1
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    Walnut vase

    This is the best of several pictures I took of this vase. The reflections caused me some grief even though the surface has not yet been waxed. Vase is 13-1/2 inches tall. The wood has a lot of character with some spalted sapwood and some nice figuring in the heartwood. The form has a more gentle curve than I usually turn for this shape. Finish is WOP (too wet lately for lacquer). Comments and critiques are welcome.
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  3. 10-02-2013, 10:12 PM #2
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    Wow, that's beautiful Dennis. Excellent work!
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  4. 10-02-2013, 10:34 PM #3
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    Nice job Dennis. I really like what looks to me like flames coming off the swirls on the left side.
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  5. 10-02-2013, 10:35 PM #4
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    That is a pretty form Dennis! I like the collar treatment you gave it...........just enough to enhance the form without distracting from the flowing curve. Gotta love that grain! Nicely done!
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  6. 10-02-2013, 10:45 PM #5
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    Absolutely beautiful--wood and workmanship.
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  7. 10-02-2013, 11:24 PM #6
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    Man I love it!!!


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  8. 10-03-2013, 6:50 AM #7
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    wow, dennis, this is a lovely vase. the wood is wonderful and I love the shape..the little neck & collar are just icing on the cake. Beautiful
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  9. 10-03-2013, 6:55 AM #8
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    I love it. Gotta get me some Walnut.
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  10. 10-03-2013, 7:54 AM #9
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    Wood and form are both great.
    I've got lots of practice at making firewood!
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  11. 10-03-2013, 9:00 AM #10
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    Exceptional job done on a great piece of walnut.
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  12. 10-03-2013, 9:06 AM #11
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    Very nice wood and shape, Dennis. I really like it.
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  13. 10-03-2013, 9:41 AM #12
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    very nice......
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  14. 10-03-2013, 9:56 AM #13
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    That's a real beauty. Love everything about it.
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  15. 10-03-2013, 11:50 AM #14
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    I agree with every comment already made. Excellent piece!.
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  16. 10-03-2013, 3:33 PM #15
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    Extremely nice piece...really like it. The wood ain't bad either!
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