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  1. 07-22-2007, 3:24 PM #1
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    Another Box Elder Platter

    Small Box Elder Platter turned end grain. Measures 9-3/4" dia. x 1-1/4" tall. Finished with antique oil and Beall buffed. Thanks for looking and your comments/critiques are welcome.
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  3. 07-22-2007, 4:23 PM #2
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    Love it! The grain orientation really works for me.
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  4. 07-22-2007, 4:38 PM #3
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    Looks nice Kieth. Box elder looks great just after it's turned.
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  5. 07-22-2007, 8:37 PM #4
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    Great looking platter Keith! Love the grain pattern and finish! Very nice work!
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  6. 07-22-2007, 9:09 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Barton View Post
    Box elder looks great just after it's turned.
    What's that supposed to mean?

    Beautiful platter, Keith. Nice job doing it end-grain.
    1,372 miles south of Steve Schlumpf, 525 miles west of that Burns fellow.

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  7. 07-22-2007, 9:34 PM #6
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    That is one pretty platter Keith......and end grain to boot ! Looks like you are really spending quality time with the new Mayo Monster!
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  8. 07-22-2007, 10:31 PM #7
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    Very nice BE platter Keith.
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  9. 07-22-2007, 11:36 PM #8
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    Keith that is a beauty. The wood is great.
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  10. 07-22-2007, 11:38 PM #9
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    Keith that's one sharp platter, I love the wood and the form.

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  11. 07-23-2007, 2:46 PM #10
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    9 1/2" is small??? Either way I like it. Looks like a desert scene with the spikes or reddish rock giong into the grey!!!
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  12. 07-23-2007, 4:03 PM #11
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    It's a beauty Keith!!! I really like this one a lot!!
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    Cool

    Very nice!!!!!!!!!
    Have wood, will turn!!
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  14. 07-23-2007, 11:03 PM #13
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    Thanks guys for your kind remarks !!
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  15. 07-23-2007, 11:07 PM #14
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    I really enjoy your work!

    How did sign your work to make it white?
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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  16. 07-23-2007, 11:13 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete Jordan View Post
    I really enjoy your work!

    How did sign your work to make it white?
    I use the Dremal engraving tool, about $20 at the borg. I completely finish and buff the piece before signing then hit it again with the wax buff. Seems to make it stand out a little.
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