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  1. 06-28-2007, 3:22 AM #1
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    crotch sweetgum platter

    I guess you would call this a platter or slash bowl. Ever what it is I thought it had some nice figure in it. About 12'' wide , antique oil finish

    865 miles southeast of Steve Schlumpf.
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  3. 06-28-2007, 4:03 AM #2
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    That is one of the most beautiful pieces of crotch wood that I've seen! It has a lot of pattern and some beautiful color! I like how that curly part is caught right in the center of the platter. The textured rim adds a really nice touch! It is really a fine piece of work!
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  4. 06-28-2007, 7:48 AM #3
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    Mike,
    Beautiful platter!!!

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  5. 06-28-2007, 8:30 AM #4
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    Great job of grain orientation Mike.
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  6. 06-28-2007, 8:34 AM #5
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    that is really wonderful.
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  7. 06-28-2007, 8:49 AM #6
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    Wow, beautiful piece Mike. I like the proportions of both the base and the separate areas 'on top'. Great job with a great piece of wood.
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  8. 06-28-2007, 9:15 AM #7
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    Very nice Mike !! (Even though it's not segmented) Great job !!
    941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph

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  9. 06-28-2007, 9:19 AM #8
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    beautiful piece!

    love that wood!
    best regards,

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  10. 06-28-2007, 9:20 AM #9
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    That looks fantastic.

    What is the pattern in the ring around the platter? Do you have a closeup picture of that?
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  11. 06-28-2007, 9:29 AM #10
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    Fantastic piece, Mike. Well done.

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    Maybe I'll think about that tomorrow
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  12. 06-28-2007, 10:07 AM #11
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    Wow , all the other comments PLUS wow
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  13. 06-28-2007, 10:08 AM #12
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    Awesome piece from an awesome piece of wood! Nice...
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  14. 06-28-2007, 10:23 AM #13
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    Mike what a great piece. The wood is a fantastic piece. Nice job.
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  15. 06-28-2007, 3:37 PM #14
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    Dean,
    The texturing was done with a sorby texturing tool. It just makes a random pattern. Thanks for the comments guys
    865 miles southeast of Steve Schlumpf.
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  16. 06-28-2007, 4:34 PM #15
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    A beautiful platter from a great piece of wood!
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