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    Box Elder Platter

    This is the first big piece off of my outboard turning set up I posted awhile back. It measures 19" dia. x 1-1/2" tall. I plan on using it as a wall hanging rather than on a table but it could go either place. I have never titled my pieces but this one reminds me of a sunset so that is it's name. Not to fancy. Finished with Antique oil and Beall buffed. As always your comments/critiques are accepted and thanks for looking.
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    Great job Keith .. impressive size! It will make a great looking wall hanging.

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    Shane Whitlock

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    Beautiful piece Keith! Great colors and grain pattern - the name fits! Any pictures of your rig in action?
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    That's a beauty Keith. And I see the sunset in it too. Very nice!

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    Keith it is beautiful. There is a nice looking sunset in there. Nice big piece.
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    Thanks guys for your comments !
    941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph

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    Excellent work Keith!

    Did you DNA it or was it wet or dry. I will be running into some big wood in the near future and would like to make some platters.
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete Jordan View Post
    Excellent work Keith!

    Did you DNA it or was it wet or dry. I will be running into some big wood in the near future and would like to make some platters.
    DNA'ed it Pete. Box elder dries fast, relative speaking, and it was dry in about a week and a half. I very rough turned it leaving it about 1" thick. Didn't warp much at all.
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    I would say sunset is a great name. Nice looking piece and well done.
    Dennis

  10. Nice work, Mr. Burns!!! What a great piece of BE!

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