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  1. 11-13-2006, 4:17 PM #1
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    Maple Bowl

    Maple Bowl, 5 1/2 by a shy under 2 in high. 3/16 thick for the most part... Critique pls. (feels good to finally get something right)







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  3. 11-13-2006, 4:46 PM #2
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    Looks like a professional!

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    Ben...........I think you nailed this one! I really like the form and that's a nice piece of wood. What did you use for a finish?
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  5. 11-13-2006, 4:54 PM #4
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    The form is very nice, you have done a great job making a classic bowl.
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  6. 11-13-2006, 4:56 PM #5
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    Very nice!
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  7. 11-13-2006, 6:53 PM #6
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    Beautiful work Ben! great form, Finish and Grain!! Keep'em coming!
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  8. 11-13-2006, 6:59 PM #7
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    Don't see ANYTHING there to complain about. Great Job.

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  9. 11-13-2006, 8:55 PM #8
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    Excellent Ben, that is a great looking bowl!!

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  10. 11-13-2006, 9:25 PM #9
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    Well done ! It's nice to see a piece of maple left natural. It seems to many are decorated and you don't get to see how pretty maple can be.
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  11. 11-14-2006, 2:24 AM #10
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    Really good bowl... I like the shape a lot on it!!! Nicely done...
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  12. 11-14-2006, 8:25 AM #11
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    Excellent job!
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  13. 11-14-2006, 11:14 AM #12
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    Very pretty. I really like the rings on the inside of the bowl. Excellent!!!
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  14. 11-14-2006, 3:39 PM #13
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    That's a beauty Ben. Nice job.
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  15. 11-14-2006, 5:07 PM #14
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    Nice job Ben.You got the grain thing really good !!! What kinda of ice cream goes in it????
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