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    Sassafras crotch platter/plate

    It's 14"s and the picture really doesn't show the curl. I have about 5 coats of danish oil and buffed it out. Really didn't pop like I hoped. Any suggestions? This is going to a turning exchange so I wanna make it a good as possible' Thanks. Kurt

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    Kurt, I'm not quite sure what you were shooting for. Looks great to me. Good Job!
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  3. Kurt, that is a fantastic piece of wood you've turned there! Looks just fine to me. I'd be pickled tink to receive this in a trade!!!

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    That is truly a magnificent piece of wood... absolutely gorgeous. You did a good job with it!
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    Kurt.....I like it......Was sassafrass difficult to turn?
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    Absolutely beautiful work Kurt! Can't imagine it with a better finish - you done good!
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    Kurt I don't think you could get much better. That is a beautiful piece.
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    Thanks for your kind words everyone! OK Andy! What am I doing wrong! Thanks for fixing it! The picture I mean

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    Nice Kurt, Someone is going to love that plate.

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    Nice Job Kurt!
    There is always something special in crotch pieces, looks like you pulled it out of this one nicely!
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    Beautiful platter Kurt!! I think the curl looks great in the pic.
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    Great piece Kurt !! Looks "poppin" good to me
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    Kurt, I really like this piece and I'm not sure what more you're expecting from it. I know there has to be something dazzling about its appearance as you rotate it and watch the light reflect off of it; that of course is difficult to capture in photos.

    But if you're wanting to build a finish and add depth to it, with what you've already done, you can still apply a couple coats of Seal-a-Cell to it. If you do, be sure to do a thorough washcoat with naphtha or mineral spirits first, to remove any compounds you have used in buffing. When the Seal-a-Cell cures it can then be buffed. I don't know if you have the time to do this, and if you don't that's fine because the piece looks great just as it is presently.

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    Looks great, Kurt!

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    I tend to agree with Mark Kurt, I like it just fine as is.
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