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  1. 07-15-2007, 3:30 PM #1
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    Mesquite Crotch Platter

    Recieved a piece of Mesquite crotch wood from Ernie Nyvall (who I met in person this Spring....Nice guy, a bit nuts, but nice. ).

    It's 11"x1"x1/4" thick. First time burning, but I like it. Finished with Minwax Antique Oil, not buffed.

    Any comments/critiques welcome.





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  3. 07-15-2007, 3:52 PM #2
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    Joe, that platter is just beautiful! I love the grain in that piece.

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  4. 07-15-2007, 4:39 PM #3
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    Joe,
    contrary to popular belief you are supposed to turn mesquite, not make it into charcoal. I guess you showed you can do both with the same piece (j/k )

    That's one heckuva a nice looking piece there Joe.


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  5. 07-15-2007, 4:54 PM #4
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    That's a beauty too! That burned rim really makes the grain stand out. I really like that.
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  6. 07-15-2007, 7:35 PM #5
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    That IS a beauty! Wide and shallow really shows off the wood.
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  7. 07-15-2007, 7:40 PM #6
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    I especially like the flow that this platter has to it, Joe. Very nice!
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  8. 07-15-2007, 9:21 PM #7
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    Wow! Beautiful platter Joe! Love the combination of the color of the wood and the dark burned edge - great contrast! This is also one of those pieces where a flat finish looks perfect! Seriously - very nice work Joe!
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  9. 07-15-2007, 11:04 PM #8
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    Wow Joe that platter is beautiful. I really like the top edge. Very nice work.
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  10. 07-16-2007, 9:56 AM #9
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    Great looking Platter Joe! You won't find a nicer guy than Ernie!!
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  11. 07-16-2007, 12:06 PM #10
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    Absolutely great platter Joe! I won't say one word about Ernie
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  12. 07-16-2007, 4:36 PM #11
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    Very nice Joe.
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