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  1. 12-17-2007, 4:02 PM #1
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    Redwood Bowl / Sponge

    I found a nice piece of Redwood approx. 14" x 2". It was a challenge to turn due to the changing grain and the fact that it was very dry and brittle. After getting it shaped and sanded I was surprised at how much finish it soaked up. I usually apply 3-4 coats of Minwax Poly. This took 13 - 14, slightly sanded with 400 grit between coats. Anyway, my folks were thrilled to receive it as an early Christmas present. And yes, I know I need to work on my picture taking skills.......
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  3. 12-17-2007, 4:05 PM #2
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    Nothing wrong with your pics from here. Wonderful figure in the wood...giving pieces to family is fun. I'm sure they will enjoy it!
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  4. 12-17-2007, 4:31 PM #3
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    Very nice Rob, some real striking grain in that one.
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  5. 12-17-2007, 4:41 PM #4
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    Wow, beautiful. I need to get ahold of some of that wood.
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  6. 12-17-2007, 4:52 PM #5
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    That is some phenominal figure, definately worth the challenge. Looks like fire, or intense electrical storm. They will love it.

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  7. 12-17-2007, 5:02 PM #6
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    Nice work Rob. I think you captured the heart of red wood on this one for sure... I did a red wood slab coffe table some years ago 28 x 64 " and used .... a gallon of Minwax wipe on polly gloss on it. shor was pretty , not quite as figured like yours tho. Very well done indeed.A word of caution , Red wood dust can be hard on your lungs and mucus membranes though.
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  8. 12-17-2007, 5:23 PM #7
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    Wow....a lot of action in that one!
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  9. 12-17-2007, 5:30 PM #8
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    That is a beauty Rob. That wood has some beautiful figure in it.
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  10. 12-17-2007, 5:52 PM #9
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    Wow! That is great wood and I like the shape of the bowl! Hey... your pictures aren't blurry... better than I could do!

    (I also like the blue chair... oh... that's not what I was supposed to be looking at...?)
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  11. 12-17-2007, 5:55 PM #10
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    Shimmer, shimmer, shake!!
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  12. 12-17-2007, 8:01 PM #11
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    Simply an amazing bowl Rob! You managed to capture the curl very well - something that I constantly struggle to do! Very, very nice!
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  13. 12-17-2007, 8:08 PM #12
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    That is just beautiful!
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  14. 12-17-2007, 8:16 PM #13
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    Gorgeous bowl!
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  15. 12-17-2007, 8:21 PM #14
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    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
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  16. 12-17-2007, 8:22 PM #15
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    Bueatiful grain! I made a lamp with redwood burl about 15 years ago and it soaked up about a quart of danish oil. But boy does it come to light every night when it gets turned on.

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