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Thread: Ambrosia Maple - Bubinga Vase

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    Ambrosia Maple - Bubinga Vase

    This piece was inspired by Keith Burn's work. My pictures really are terrible. I'm going to have to get a dark room set up like I used to have. I started this over a year ago, blew it up, then rebuilt it, then it warped a little and tore itself apart. Finally got around to putting humpty dumpty back together and re-turned it today. I like it more now than I did back then. The form was originally a little fat. 9" tall, 4.5" diameter, sanded through 1200, finished with Behlens Woodturner Finish Stuff.

    Thanks for lookin'.
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    Way neat, John! Surprised you had any time to do some turning, seeing as to how you're so busy all day pillaging the village for more turning stock! Well done, my friend!
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    Wow!! It may have taken longer than you wanted, but the wait was worth the finished product. Just beatiful!

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    Very nice I like the two woods together.

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    Awesome, John. Love the form.

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    Oooooooooh pretty!!! I like it!

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    Man, I'm glad this didn't go into the fire after the first try. It was worth shelving and giving a second chance later!

    Beautiful work!

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    Nice recover John! Well worth the wait........nice contrast between the two woods.
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    I have to agree with the others John, looks pretty good well worth the effort.
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    Nice save indeed! Like it lots!

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    That's a really nice form, John. Very "classical"...and a great execution by you.
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    Nice save John and nice piece!

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    Wow John well worth the wait and a nice save. Beautiful piece.
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    John, it turned out wonderful !! Great form and finish. Ya done it proud
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    Beautiful piece John!
    well done!
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