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This is probably the best piece of apple from the tree I recently cut. I have turned four pieces from this tree and none of it split, and apple is bad to split and check. All these were done with the dna method. I think this is the best of the four. Wall thickness is about 1/4'' .Measures 8'' wide and just over 6'' tall. Antique oil finish and buffed.
865 miles southeast of Steve Schlumpf.
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Mike, the more I see and work with apple, the more it's becoming my favorite wood. Not just becuase of the grain but the smell while working it.
I love what you did with this piece! Great form and bark inclusions. Was this a crotch piece??
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Very nice,
I really like the color and finish.
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Very pretty piece and very well done Mike!
Ken
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Great looking HF Mike! Amazed that this didn't crack/check on you! Absolutely love the form! I like the inclusions in the wood, the knots and most of all - your finish! A great example of the type of HF I hope to be able to turn - someday! Very nice work!
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Stunning piece Mike !! Form, finish, wood, just downright stunning !!
941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph
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Super HF there, Mike! Great wood and great work!
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Stunning piece you have their.
Mike Vickery
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Beautiful, Mike!! I love the shape.
Nancy
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Mike that's a real beauty! Nice form and a beautiful piece of wood.
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Beautiful HF Mike. I really like that apple wood. Nice form and finish.
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That is very nice. I don't see how ya'll (that's Texas talk) can see what is inside the wood before you turn it!
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I like this one a lot. The apple you used has a huge amount of interest...perfect for the piece's simple, classical SW form.
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Very nice work, Mike. I need to get me some apple.
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