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We have a Habitat for Humanity store nearby, builders from all around donate leftovers. Sinks, cabinets, windows....you name it. The other day I found piles of hardwood, neatly wrapped with names and dates. Some were shaped, but most were just small blocks. I suspect they are samples, but I got them for almost nothing. Took them home and just started to play. As I said, I have no clue as to the wood. The finish is just BLO and buffing.
Wow, what fun, more to come.
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Nice job on the bowls Paul. The big bowl looks like Mahogany.
Bernie
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Very nice looking pieces, the wood looks good to me.
Mike Vickery
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Congrats on finding another source of wood! Both of your bowls look pretty good to me!
Steve
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Slick looking bowls Paul !! Well executed !!
941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph
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Nice work Paul, sorry I can't help with the wood. (The smaller one looks like Walnut-maybe). HFH is opening a store in our area. Guess I better check them out!
Happy and Safe Turning, Don
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Very nice Paul! They look much better than my 2nd or 3rd!
Mike
Contributor
Great shapes and finish Paul! They turned out wonderful.
A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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Nice looking bowls. Wood looks a little light in color for walnut, perhaps butternut?
Doc Ron
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2. It's almost ALL small stuff.
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Paul, it just goes to show you can find a treasure almost anywhere. I love the finish on these. Great job!
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Oh yea, I like the larger one very much , the rim is spot on, nice job keep it up Paul !!! and a GREAT CAUSE too boot !!!
John 3:16
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