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  1. 07-20-2007, 7:32 PM #1
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    Curly maple bowl

    I finally got into some of the maple I harvested this past winter. I was pleasantly surprised at the curl.

    I tried putting a foot on this one. I guess it didn't turn out too bad.

    General Finishes salad bowl finish, about 7.25 x 2.75


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  3. 07-20-2007, 8:15 PM #2
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    Hi Gary,

    Curly maple is my favorite wood and you have done this one great justice! Keep up the good work!
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  4. 07-20-2007, 8:24 PM #3
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    Beautiful wood, bowl and finish.

    Great job Gary
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  5. 07-20-2007, 8:25 PM #4
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    Beautiful!! love the finish
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  6. 07-20-2007, 8:59 PM #5
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    That is a beautiful piece you have their.
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  7. 07-20-2007, 9:39 PM #6
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    Gary you did a beautiful job on a beautiful piece of wood. Well done.
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  8. 07-20-2007, 10:25 PM #7
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    Great bowl Gary. That is some fantastic curly figure and your design and finish show it off well!
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  9. 07-20-2007, 10:37 PM #8
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    Gary, nice wood, nice form, nice finish, nice bowl !!!!
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  10. 07-21-2007, 1:21 AM #9
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    What a finish! Love the curl.
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  11. 07-21-2007, 5:54 AM #10
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    Nice job. That's sure pretty wood, too.
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  12. 07-21-2007, 6:41 AM #11
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    Great looking bowl, I'm a big fan of curly maple!
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    Cool wood Gary and you did a great job.
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  14. 07-21-2007, 1:57 PM #13
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    Absolutely love curly!! Very nice looking bowl and finish!
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  15. 07-21-2007, 2:00 PM #14
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    Gary, that is a beautiful bowl and some gorgeous wood!

    Nicely done!

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  16. 07-22-2007, 12:07 AM #15
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    I love maple! Great job on the bowl!
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