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Thread: Dunno Platter 2

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    Dunno Platter 2

    This is the second platter from the same piece of wood.
    13" by 1"

    Finished with Watco finishing wax and antique oil finish.

    I bought the Russ Fairfield 3 DVD set and have learned a ton. The most important thing was to slow down the sanding which is what Dennis has been saying all along. It is hard to believe but I enjoyed 6 hrs of watching finishing.
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    Last edited by Pete Jordan; 07-15-2007 at 2:56 PM.
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf

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    The platter is a beauty Pete. Kinda reminds me of cottonwood. You did a great job Pete.

    Are those DVD on finishing? I take it they are worth having? Thanks Pete.
    Bernie

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    Beauty Pete!
    Mike

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    i like your platter pete you did a great job

    bernie i been looking for what kinda wood this is i've seen it before and i think you right it does look like cotten wood most of the cotton woods we have here in missouri are lighter but you do find some with a black center and i've been told by the old timers that most of the cotton wood trees around her are a fast growning hybrid. they crossed the cottonwood with a poplar. the state likes to send them out in planting packages and they spread like wild fire .
    i've never turned cotton wood but i know a lot of people around here like to have it sawed up into boards what they use it for i havent a clue i was alway told it didnt make very good wood to use for anything it was to spongey

    kevin

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    Perfect Platter Pete ! Say that three times real fast, bet you can't. Anyway another nice job
    941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph

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    Very nicework . The figure on the mystery wood is great.
    Mike Vickery

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    Very impressive Pete! Love the figure in the wood! Great job!
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