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  1. 07-09-2007, 7:37 PM #1
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    Cedar Vase

    Well finally got to do a little turning this weekend after being on the road the last two weeks and on vacation the two weeks prior. The neighbor gave me a cedar log which has been lying around for 3 yrs. I cut in down and decided to try a end grain vase. It sure did turn out purdy. It is 3 1/4" across and 7 1/2" tall. Finished with Minwax Tung Oil and 4 coats of poly. I made a decorative pedestal. The LOML snatched it up almost before it was dry.
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    Cedar sure is pretty. I like how it's raised like that. Nice pedestal
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    Very nice Bernie; I have lots of the Cedar and it smells good and turns easy. I really like the for of the Vase, I can see why it was snatched up so quickly.
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    Nice job Bernie, beautiful wood!
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  6. 07-09-2007, 8:22 PM #5
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    Bernie,
    Wow! Cedar sure comes out pretty on a lathe.
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    Gotta love that cedar. Nice job!
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    Beautiful Bernie, Whats cedar like to turn?
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    Way to go Bernie!
    I bet that has a great smell!
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    Wow Bernie, 4 weeks away didn't hurt your skill any !! Great looking piece with great wood !!
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  11. 07-09-2007, 10:57 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cory Martin View Post
    Beautiful Bernie, Whats cedar like to turn?
    Cory it is easy to turn and when green can crack a lot. I have had pretty good luck with the DNA process. The main thing is it sure makes the shop smell good.

    Thanks everyone for the replies. The pictures sure don't do it justice. The color is a darkish purple and not the usual red. Maybe because it is dry.
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  12. 07-09-2007, 11:11 PM #11
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    Really nice vase Bernie! Beautiful color and finish! Very nice work!
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  13. 07-10-2007, 4:17 AM #12
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    nice color I know a guy who has alot of cedar gonna have to pay him a visit
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    Great figure! Nice job.
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  15. 07-10-2007, 6:21 AM #14
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    Purdy doesn't fully describe it. I love the pattern of color in that wood. Great Job.
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    I have four 18" diameter x 30" logs I will have to turn into now. They have been sitting for about 6 months now. maybe they will not be too sappy!

    Great piece. I know LOML would also snatch something like that up too.
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