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  1. 08-04-2007, 7:22 AM #1
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    Rosewood?/Cocobolo? Hollow Form

    It's a little thicker on the bottom than I might have liked, but...
    The wood came from the estate of Richard Pagano (Beaver Pond Studio).
    Just a small piece, but the wood turns nicely. Takes a really smooth finish without effort.

    Wood: ?
    Finish: sanded to 2000 and buffed a bit
    Diameter: 3 3/8 inches
    Height: 2 inches
    All comments and critiques welcome
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  3. 08-04-2007, 8:28 AM #2
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    Very nice HF George.
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  4. 08-04-2007, 8:38 AM #3
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    Really pretty George! If you don't mind my asking, what do you use to hollow something that small?
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  5. 08-04-2007, 10:07 AM #4
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    Very nice. It really does look nicely polished. Looks like cocobolo which is a rosewood.
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  6. 08-04-2007, 10:38 AM #5
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    The HF is a beauty George. I really like the form and finish. Well done.
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  7. 08-04-2007, 10:38 AM #6
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    Very nice looking hollow form George! Beautiful rich color and a great looking finish! Good work!
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  8. 08-04-2007, 11:02 AM #7
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    Nice! I'd say Cocobolo. Whatever it is it's beautiful wood.
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  9. 08-04-2007, 2:02 PM #8
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    I would go with cocobolo as well, and it's a great piece!
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  10. 08-04-2007, 2:11 PM #9
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    Cocobolo is a member of the rosewood family...so the answer is "maybe" and "yes"...

    Very nice work.
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  11. 08-04-2007, 4:55 PM #10
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    Very nice George...you did that piece of wood justice. I'm sure that's going to be a keeper for you.
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  12. 08-04-2007, 5:17 PM #11
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    That's a great looking piece.
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  13. 08-04-2007, 7:49 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike A. Smith View Post
    Really pretty George! If you don't mind my asking, what do you use to hollow something that small?
    Thanks Mike,
    I use the mini Rolly Munro hollower... I have them both, but prefer the smaller one for roughing, and for very small projects like this.
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  14. 08-04-2007, 7:52 PM #13
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    Thank you everyone...
    Jason,
    I had the piece out at a show today, didn't sell but I'm hoping (I have a bigger piece like this, somewhere).
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