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    Talking Some turning wood.....

    I was envious while reading Frank Pellow's thread in the general woodworking section. I did not receive a single tool or woodworking book or even an article of woodworking clothing. All I received was some wood....But what wood it is...This is some of the most incredible box turning stock I have ever seen that my son and wife collaborated on to get me for Christmas. My pictures do not do this wood justice. I only hope my skills do.

    In the first picture from the top left is a piece of Camphor burl, under that is some Tasmanian Rose Myrtle Burl, followed by a piece of Bois de rose(a rosewood that I am unfamiliar with that has the most incredible red, purple and black grain); then a piece of Cocobolo and lastly a piece of droolingly delicious Curly bubinga that has to be seen to be appreciated.

    In the second picture is three beautiful pieces of curly Big Leaf Maple and a nice box sized piece of Masur birch.

    The third picture contains quite an assortment beginning with two incredible pieces of curly Shedua that no matter how I tried I could not get a good picture of the curl. Next is a great piece of colorful Goncalo alves next to a piece of Curly Tasmanian Myrtle.

    The last picture contains one box sized piece and one bowl sized piece of Camphor burl. Both are just incredible in both color and figure. I can hardly wait to attack these in the shop.

    So no tools but I received a most wonderful haul of wood. For that I am very thankful.
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    Big Mike

    I have done so much with so little for so long I am now qualified to do anything with nothing......

    P.S. If you are interested in plans for any project that I post, just put some money in an envelope and mail it to me and I will keep it.

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    Oooh! Thanks. Gotta smoke?

    Mike - Never knew that you were a gnurner. Haven't seen one of your kind in years. Thanks!
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    Totally excellent haul Mike . Can't wait to see some new boxes and who knows what else

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    WOW thats some nice wood Mike!
    Congrats on the wood haul cant wait to see what ya do with it!
    Have Chainsaw- Will Travel

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    Thumbs up

    What a sweet haul! I'm looking forward to seeing the end results.

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    Raw materials are always a very welcome gift...and those are awesome, Big Mike! 'Can't wait to see what you transform them into...
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    Wow. really great looking stuff Mike! I can't wait to see what you do with these!

    Corey

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    Mike,

    Were you offering to trade some of that for tools? If so I'll be glad to help you out You can ship me the shaving if you want.

    WOW..... that is some fantastic look wood. I would just apply a finish and hang it on the wall. To pretty to mess with.

    I think someone believes you are special

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    Congrats on the wood haul Big Mike

    Now then.........whats comming first out of that beautiful assortment

    Like the others I cant wait to see

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    Bob

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    Very nice Mike, I can see some more beautiful boxes in the near future.

    Nice haul Mike.
    Dick

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    Wow that is some great wood! Can't wait to see what you turn from it.
    Sparky Paessler

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    Great gloat Mike. I'm ready to see the boxes.

    Ernie

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