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Well here is another HF I did this last week. It is walnut with a spalted maple collar with a maple finial. It is finished with Antique Oil and buffed. The antique oil was burnished on the lathe for all three coats. Seemed to work pretty well. Going to try it on the next bowl. It is 3 1/2" high and 6 1/2" across.
Last edited by Bernie Weishapl; 01-03-2008 at 3:46 PM.
Bernie
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Bernie,
Once again, that is a beautiful piece of work. The grain flow is perfect and I love the finish!
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Very nice Bernie! Really like the color combination and finish! Great work!
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Bernie......In two years you've come a long ways! That is simply beautiful! Your finials are definitely elegant too!
Ken
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Wow, that is HUGE!Originally Posted by Bernie Weishapl
Finish is beautiful.
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Great piece of craftsmanship Bernie. I can only hope to one day attempt something like this.
Tony
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Truly impressive piece. I.m continusly impressed with the subtle lesson imparted by the forums turners; For instance the "buffed" finish that shows up so often, and adds such a level of elegance. THANKS Bernie.
Bob
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Bernie, great job, nice contrast of woods. You give me faith that just maybe, I'll be able to master the HF later this year (have to get some tools first).
Dale
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Well done HF, Bernie! Does that finial screw in? Sort of looks like it does, but it just may be me old eyes playin' with the tenon... However it is, it's a beauty!
Allen
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That looks great! Great shape, keep up the great work.
Be Blessed!
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Yea...I thought the same thing.....Bernie's gotta lathe that can turn a 6-1/2' bowl!!!!! That's a biggun!!!!Wow, that is HUGE!
Finish is beautiful.
Thanks & Happy Wood Chips,
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Beautiful HF and finial Bernie!!!! Don't just just love that finish?!!
Thanks & Happy Wood Chips,
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That is a beauty Bernie, I like the contrasting wood.
Glenn Hodges
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Great HF Bernie, your finish looks flawless.
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Thanks everyone. Yep I tried a different approach told to me by a old timer. He said to burnish the finish while still on the lathe. I am going to try it on some other pieces to see I if I can get the same effect. I didn't realize that thing was 6 1/2' till Stan mentioned it.
Bernie
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