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  1. 03-13-2007, 9:40 PM #1
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    A little Mesquite

    I am very happy with the piece. It is the first time I have really used power buffing and I can't believe I have gone without it. This a small core from a bigger Mesquite bowl and it is about 6x2 inches the finish is Watco. I will have to say from a technical stand point I think this is my best piece to date I like the shape and some very minor sanding marks on the base are the only flaw I can find.

    This is the first piece I have finished from the big mesquite haul I posted a couple months ago.

    MesquiteFront1.jpg

    MesquiteInside.jpg

    Comments and critiques are appreciated.
    I did not post a picture of the base because my signature looks like a 3rd grader attacked the bottom with a crayon, yes even worse than normal.
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  3. 03-13-2007, 9:49 PM #2
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    Mike that bowl is a beauty. You should be proud. I really like the form and finish. Nice job.
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  4. 03-13-2007, 9:50 PM #3
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    Mike, I'm with you. This bowl is wonderful. I love the natural flow of the form and the feel of the wood that comes through the finish. Great Job!!
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  5. 03-13-2007, 9:56 PM #4
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    Mike, it just doesn't get any better than this !!! Great job !!
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  6. 03-13-2007, 10:58 PM #5
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    Great form, Mike! Perfect curve. Mesquite sure buffs nice, huh?
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  7. 03-13-2007, 11:26 PM #6
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    Very nice bowl Mike! Love the wood, form, detail work and finish! Looking forward to your next Mesquite turning!
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  8. 03-13-2007, 11:28 PM #7
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    VERY pretty bowl. I like the little bit of groove detail below the rim--adds just the right "something" to the look.

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  9. 03-13-2007, 11:59 PM #8
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    Mike,
    You should definitely post picture of the bottom so that future collectors can tell that their piece is an authentic "Vickery". My signature is probably worse than yours. To fantasize a bit, future collectors will say "This is one of his early pieces before he hurt his thumb, and this piece is after he hurt his thumb the first time, as you can see by the change in signature. And this is one of his best and latest pieces, after he hurt the same thumb the second time. See the change in signature again".

    Not suggesting that you hurt your thumb. But nothing wrong with being proud of your work AND the signature that goes with it. Just some thoughts.
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  10. 03-14-2007, 12:03 AM #9
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    Nice bowl... beautiful wood and beautiful work... now let's see the bottom!
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  11. 03-14-2007, 2:21 AM #10
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    Mike..........Very well done...form, finish and the lines are the correct and right amount of embellishment!

    I'm with you....don't know what I'd do without my Beal Buffing system!
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  12. 03-14-2007, 6:50 AM #11
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    Great form on this Mike! It's one of those "perfect" bowls. Nice wood too.
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  13. 03-14-2007, 8:35 AM #12
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    Mike, that is a very nice bowl! Love that Mesquite! I think I would have preferred the lines closer together, but that's just personal opinion/preference. They do add a very nice touch to the bowl, which has a very nice shape. Keep 'em coming!
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  14. 03-14-2007, 8:44 AM #13
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    Good Job Mike, A classic straight forward bowl is still the best test of our craft.
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  15. 03-14-2007, 3:53 PM #14
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    Mike that is a very nice piece.
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  16. 03-14-2007, 11:28 PM #15
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    Thanks everyone.
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