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    Laminated Bowl

    Here is a laminated bowl I recently completed. It is 14 inches in diameter and 9 1/2 inches tall. The woods are: Bubinga, Sycamore, Cocobolo, Redheart, Peruvian Walnut, Walnut, Yellowheart, Zebrawood and Purpleheart. I'll be entering this one in the Georgia National Fair in October.

    Bird of Prey 1.JPGBird of Prey 2.JPG

    What ya think?
    Last edited by Bill Bulloch; 08-28-2014 at 9:55 AM.

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    Simply outstanding!! It makes me dizzy just looking at it and thinking of trying to make it. Any idea how many pieces it took?
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    Now that is a real eye catcher! Great pattern, I like it!

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    I thinks it is terrific..the colors are bright and eye grabbing , add that to the size and the Georgia fair will have a fireworks show just for this bowl :=) enjoy the fair and thanks for sharing this beauty with us
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    Very nice work Bill! Looks like you captured the vortex in a very eye-catching way! Good luck with the fair! Looking forward to seeing a follow-up post showing off the ribbons you are bound to win!
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    Simply Amazing
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    I'm sure that you will do well at the Fair, Bill. It's a great piece!
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    Awesome bowl Bill. Good luck at the fair. I'm sure you will do well.

    Would really like to see the glued up board before you start cutting out the rings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by John M. Smith View Post
    Awesome bowl Bill. Good luck at the fair. I'm sure you will do well.

    Would really like to see the glued up board before you start cutting out the rings.
    Here it is 59 pieces in all, plus the 8 sliced boards and the 39 rings.

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    Awesome. Thanks for sharing.

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    WOW!!!! Thanks for the in process pictures Bill. If you don't mind another question, what are the maximum and minimum width of your strips? Also is there a particular order to make a better looking vortex? I really want to try one if these.

  12. I think there is another "Awesome Bill," from Georgia........not just the one from Dawsonville! Bill, that is a very admirable piece of work......as are most all you post..........now where is that clapping hands emoticon? Oh, that was on another forum, but you deserve the applause!!!

    Thanks for sharing with us!

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    Quote Originally Posted by John M. Smith View Post
    WOW!!!! Also is there a particular order to make a better looking vortex?
    Not sure what you mean here, but, rest assured that if I knew a better way I would be using it.

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    Absolutely crazy great Bill! First place for sure at the fair! You have set an untouchable bar! This bowl will be remembered always!
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  15. That's some amazing work Bill, I think a first place award for sure.

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