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  1. 07-25-2017, 4:41 PM #1
    daryl moses
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    Spalted Sycamore vase

    I've not posted in awhile so thought I would post a pic of one of my latest projects.
    I think I enjoy turning vases and hollow forms more than bowls now.
    C&C welcome and appreciated.
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  3. 07-25-2017, 7:30 PM #2
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    Maybe it's the lighting or maybe it's your finish but when I look at it the words soft & elegant come to mind. Very nice piece daryl.
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    Very fine piece, Daryl !
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    I agree very nice and nice eye appeal.
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    Very nice. Thanks for sharing.
    "Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig." Robert Heinlein

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  7. 07-26-2017, 1:13 AM #6
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    Good wood, good form and a great finish. What is the finish?

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  8. 07-26-2017, 7:17 AM #7
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    I don't usually comment on other's work ... but had to tell you ... outstanding!!!
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  9. 07-26-2017, 8:03 AM #8
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    Very nice. I like the shape. What are the overall dimensions? And what is the finish?
    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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  10. 07-26-2017, 8:06 AM #9
    daryl moses
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    Thanks everyone for the kind words, it is very encouraging!
    I was fortunate to have this tree which I accidentally knocked down while felling a diseased White Oak. I't wasn't a very large tree and I didn't think much of it while concentrating my attention on the white oak. As a result it laid on the ground for about a year. This is how the spalting occurred. Sometimes you just get lucky I suppose. I still have several pieces left, so hopefully I will get a few more turnings out of it.
    Art, the finish is several coats of rattle can lacquer after sanding down to 400 grit then polished on the lathe.
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  11. 07-26-2017, 8:12 AM #10
    daryl moses
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    Quote Originally Posted by William C Rogers View Post
    Very nice. I like the shape. What are the overall dimensions? And what is the finish?
    William, it is 8" tall and maximum 5" wide. Lacquer finish.
    Thanks for commenting!
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