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  1. 08-19-2007, 6:00 PM #1
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    A couple of spalted birch bowls...

    It's been quite awhile since I've posted any turnings. I've been busy working on a shop addition to the garage (pics to follow shortly) and the lathe had been packed away to to create working/building space .

    Here's a couple of of small bowls/dishes I finished back in April. Both are from a birch log found in my FIL's woods, about 5.5" in diameter, finished with wipe on gel poly and Beall buffed. I just can't get myself to put my name on the bottom of the shallow dish - I almost want to sign the inside and just leave it upside down all the time...

    Thanks for taking the time to look.
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    Pat....very nice bowls and the wood is gorgeous. I can see why you wouldn't want to cover that pretty wood with a signature.
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  4. 08-19-2007, 9:27 PM #3
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    Great looking bowls Pat. Love the wood. Well done.
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    Very nice bowls Pat! I love working with spalted birch but find there is a fine line between really pretty wood and rotten! These turned out really nice - you should be proud of them!
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    Very nice!
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    Beautiful bowls Pat, and some very nice wood!
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  8. 08-20-2007, 10:28 PM #7
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    Well done Pat, they look good !
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  9. 08-20-2007, 10:45 PM #8
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    Pat, that little shallow bowl is just exquisite. I love it!!

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