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  1. 07-22-2007, 3:29 PM #1
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    I love this wood !! Anyway this is the first completed piece (have some rough outs drying) off my new lathe. It measures 10-1/4" dia. x 4-1/4" tall and the walls are 3/8". Finished with antique oil and beall buffed. Thanks for looking and your comments are welcome.
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  3. 07-22-2007, 3:46 PM #2
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    Keith, always interested in Mesquite as we too, have plenty here and it's fun to find innovative ways to orient it - I think you've done a fabulous job with your NE! It's is wonderful stuff to turn, nice job! Jude
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  4. 07-22-2007, 3:47 PM #3
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    Saaaa-wheat! I love the colors and design, but enough about your new avatar. Seriously, I really do like the unique natural edge of this form. You definitely brought out the best in this piece of wood.
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    The edge is awesome. Nice finish too... not too glossy, more satin, which is great for this piece. The curves are wonderful. I also really like the thickness.. a bit.... meaty.
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  6. 07-22-2007, 5:50 PM #5
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    Beautiful piece. That edge is killer.
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  7. 07-22-2007, 6:07 PM #6
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    Beautiful NE bowl Keith! The wood is outstanding and I also like the way you left it a little thicker than some - gives it a lot more bark surface. Very nice work!
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  8. 07-22-2007, 6:34 PM #7
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    Very nice. I am going to print out your photo and go show it my pile of mesquite. My mesquite refuses to keep the bark on, but I am still trying. Very inspirational piece!
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  9. 07-22-2007, 10:22 PM #8
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    Great lookin piece of Mesquite Keith.
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  10. 07-22-2007, 11:38 PM #9
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    Keith that thing is beautiful. I really like how that thing turned out. Gotta love turning mesquite. I just got 2 pieces in.
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  11. 07-23-2007, 7:05 AM #10
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    Great work on this one, Keith! Looks like a nice piece of Mesquite and that NE is killer! You done good...
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  12. 07-23-2007, 9:05 AM #11
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    Amazing.....simply amazing.
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  13. 07-23-2007, 11:09 PM #12
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    Thanks guys !!
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  14. 07-23-2007, 11:18 PM #13
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    Awesome piece Mr. Round in Collierville!!!!!!

    As usual, I admire your work and your skill.
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  15. 07-24-2007, 10:07 AM #14
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    Wow Keith, that's one gnarly natural edge!
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  16. 07-24-2007, 11:07 AM #15
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    Another showcase piece!

    Which lathe are you working on these days?
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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