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  1. 06-02-2016, 9:04 PM #1
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    Beech Hat

    I have not turned Beech before but will again when I get the chance. Technically this is a work in progress as it has only one coat of WOP finish (more to come). I do not plan to make it glossy. It fits me so about a size 7-1/4. Comments and critiques welcome.
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  3. 06-02-2016, 9:13 PM #2
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    Magnificent piece of work, finished or not !
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  4. 06-02-2016, 9:21 PM #3
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    Holy crap, that is awesome!!!
    My woods are full of Beech trees, come and getcha some...............
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  5. 06-02-2016, 9:27 PM #4
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    A cowboy hat is on my todo list.
    Excelent job!
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  6. 06-02-2016, 9:27 PM #5
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    Oh man Dennis, that's an outstanding hat wear it with pride. What size of lathe did you turn it on, and is the hat and brim all one piece?
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  7. 06-02-2016, 9:31 PM #6
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    Magnificent result Dennis - well done!
    My wife and I had words, but I didn't get to use mine.
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  8. 06-02-2016, 9:51 PM #7
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    Really nice hat as usual. Cannot even think of an improvement to that.
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  9. 06-02-2016, 9:53 PM #8
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    That is mighty fine, Dennis!
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  10. 06-02-2016, 9:56 PM #9
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    You really did that piece of wood proud. I like the special touches to the hat band and the little bead at brim edge. Excellent. Wear it at SWAT?
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  11. 06-02-2016, 11:31 PM #10
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    Beautiful hat and from a noticeably difficult wood, did you do any special treatment to the wood before or after turning it, I always have had Beechwood shrink more than other woods, so had to turn it thin to finish.
    Have fun and take care
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  12. 06-03-2016, 4:39 AM #11
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    Very nice. Really like the detail in the band and rim. Wood grain is perfect.
    When working I had more money than time. In retirement I have more time than money. Love the time, miss the money.
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  13. 06-03-2016, 6:23 AM #12
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    Very well done Dennis. Great piece of timber and your detail sets it all off.
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  14. 06-03-2016, 1:10 PM #13
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    Great job. Wear it with pride.

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  15. 06-03-2016, 1:34 PM #14
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    Aren't beach hats typically wicker?



    Really wonderful. How do you warp the rim so precisely?
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  16. 06-03-2016, 2:17 PM #15
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    excellent work Dennis!

    I really like the detail (bead) on the brim.
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