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  1. 06-28-2008, 3:00 PM #1
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    Red Oak NE

    I turned this green 8x4.5. Set it aside for a couple days to warp and flex. Sanded to 180 and filled a few small cracks then soaked in a home brew for about 30 mins. I let this drip dry 24 hrs and dipped again the next day. I repeated this process for about a week. Hand sanded with 320 and 400 then rubbed in a few coats with 400. letting each coat dry 24hrs. I was looking for a rustic grainy all natural effect. Something that really looked like wood.
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  3. 06-28-2008, 3:06 PM #2
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    Real nice David! Looks like the effect you after worked! Beautiful wood, great natural form and nice job on all the bark!
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  4. 06-29-2008, 12:05 AM #3
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    very nice....hard work and patience paid off....
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  5. 06-29-2008, 7:00 AM #4
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    Not sure if I understood - is that green or red oak?
    Just kiddin. Great job!
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  6. 06-29-2008, 8:06 AM #5
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    Very nice David - yours is similar to the one I just finished turning.
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  7. 06-29-2008, 10:33 AM #6
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    Great looking NE David. I think you got the look.
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  8. 06-29-2008, 7:26 PM #7
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    Looks good to me. Very good photos as well.
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