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  1. 12-28-2007, 2:16 PM #1
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    Hawaiian Milo Vase

    Milo is a stunning wood to work with. The colors can range from a soft pink, through purple with MANY shades of rich browns to almost black. It is harder than my head and turning it end grain can be a challenge. It turns a little like cocobolo, but Milo makes my eyes burn and nose run, even with air filtration.
    There was a significant damage (bark/rot?) to the blank so this was the best form I could get from it (in this height). I would have liked to make a calabash, but the blank wouldn't cooperate.
    The vase is 8 3/4 inches high by 7 1/2 inches in diameter.
    I oil sanded it to 2000 and buffed. It is finished with Tre-Wax, a tropical version of Bre-Wax I think.
    As Always, Questions, Comments and Critiques Welcome.
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  3. 12-28-2007, 2:38 PM #2
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    George, that is another fine piece! Never heard of the wood before but "stunning" is a good word for it.
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  4. 12-28-2007, 2:39 PM #3
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    I love the form. It really speaks elegance to me. Gorgeous piece!
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  5. 12-28-2007, 3:05 PM #4
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    Stunning piece George. Love the form especially.

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  6. 12-28-2007, 3:06 PM #5
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    I love it George. The form and balance to this piece are exceptional.
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  7. 12-28-2007, 3:12 PM #6
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    Yet another fine piece!

    Great form, and finish. Thanks much for shating.
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  8. 12-28-2007, 4:13 PM #7
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    Very impressive work George! A nice flowing form to the vase, great color variations and what I would describe as a soft finish! This is one of those pieces that begs to be picked up and admired!

    Only other comment is: Nice photography!

    Looking forward to seeing more of your work!
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  9. 12-28-2007, 4:23 PM #8
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    Great wood and a beautiful piece.

    What's a calabash?
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  10. 12-28-2007, 5:06 PM #9
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    George, I got two pieces from Hawaii in Nov and stunning is the perfect word ... unfortunately for those who have never seen this wood in person ...these pics do not allow one to see just how gorgeous it really is. Very nice work indeed on it. I had to resort to lacquer for the first two pieces , the third has some rot in it and is roughed to a 3x5 "dia bowl and the 4th has a limb gouge in the face side 5 x 7 x3 in thick. You honor Hawaii with your work on this one George. And too think they just plowed this stuff down and burned it at one time....to build homes along the shore line/s.
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  11. 12-28-2007, 5:09 PM #10
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    George that is just stunning. I have not tried hollow forms yet. I got a Sorby goose neck hollow form tool for Christmas. I tried it yesterday and was not pleased with results. I can see I have quite a learning curve ahead of me. But I will keep at it. Thanks for giving me something to shoot for.

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  12. 12-28-2007, 5:19 PM #11
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    George very nice I like the wood and the form!

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  13. 12-28-2007, 5:52 PM #12
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    Great wood, and stunning work George.
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  14. 12-28-2007, 5:54 PM #13
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    George, that's a wonderful piece. Exquisite wood and form.
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  15. 12-28-2007, 8:41 PM #14
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    Greorge, great form, and nice piece of wood. Hope to graduate to HF's in the future.

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  16. 12-28-2007, 9:22 PM #15
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    George it is beautiful. The form and finish are awesome. Well done.
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