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  1. 07-19-2007, 11:06 PM #1
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    Elm HF

    I'm about 85% sure this is Elm, it came from a bigtime blank exchange we did back in April. It ended up with some neat ray flecks similar to Sycamore. 9 1/2" diameter by 5" tall, buffed Antique oil finish.




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  3. 07-19-2007, 11:17 PM #2
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    Travis that is beautiful. I really like the form and finish. I do believe you are right on it being Elm. That is a awesome looking piece of wood.
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  4. 07-20-2007, 12:11 AM #3
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    That sure is a great looking piece. Looks like you dipped it in glass.
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  5. 07-20-2007, 1:09 AM #4
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    Nice form and the wood and finish are stunning! Well done Travis!
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  6. 07-20-2007, 7:35 AM #5
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    Travis those specs sure do make it look like sycamore but the dark piths look like elm. eautiful work as always. What type antique oil do you use? I cant seem to find it anywhere here in SC
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  7. 07-20-2007, 8:20 AM #6
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    Dang.........another STINSON!!!!!!!!!!




















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  8. 07-20-2007, 8:42 AM #7
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    I also think elm...did it have a, well...smell?

    The piece is outstanding, too!
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  9. 07-20-2007, 9:08 AM #8
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    Absolutely beautiful!
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  10. 07-21-2007, 7:34 AM #9
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    That's a cool piece very nice wood, as usual great work and finish.
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  11. 07-21-2007, 8:22 AM #10
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    Great piece, Travis! That finish is awesome.
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  12. 07-21-2007, 9:26 AM #11
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    Wonderful Travis!
    How many coats of finish do you have on it?
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  13. 07-21-2007, 11:12 AM #12
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    That's a beauty Travis! That little rise at the opening looks great. That wood could just as easily be sycamore or elm, but it's pretty for sure.
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  14. 07-21-2007, 5:22 PM #13
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    Man thats pretty !!
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  15. 07-22-2007, 12:25 AM #14
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    Ditto from me, that is a beauty!
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  16. 07-22-2007, 12:40 PM #15
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    Thanks everyone. John, Pete I used 2 coats of Minwax Antique oil. I get mine locally at Ace Hardware. I've seen it listed on Rockler's website.
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