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  1. 10-09-2012, 11:10 PM #1
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    Silky Oak HF - Done

    I got this blank of silky oak a few months ago and it has been giving me looks every time I walk by it. Tonight I finally took the hint.
    I mounted it up, trued it and turned a tenon. Then flipped it around and turned the outside to completion, then sanded to 800. It started getting late, so I wrapped it up good and I'll do the hollowing tomorrow.
    It's got some nice markings and a streak across the top that almost looks like an ambrosia mark.
    I'll post finished pics tomorrow.
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    Thanks for looking!
    Comments and critiques are welcome.
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  3. 10-09-2012, 11:25 PM #2
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    Silky oak looks a lot like our local sycamore. Loooking good so far!
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    I have only turned one piece of silky oak and love it. Yours is looking mighty fine.
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  5. 10-11-2012, 12:30 AM #4
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    Got it finished tonight and I'm happy with how it turned out.
    It's 4 3/1" tall x 5 1/4" wide, finish is antique oil. I'm considering turning a lid or collar and finial for it, but I'll give it a few days to see if the opening stays round.
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  6. 10-11-2012, 3:36 AM #5
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    Looks good Kathy! I don't think a lid is needed for it as it looks just great as it is. As Scott says it looks exactly like Sycamore, I'll have to google a silky Oak as I have no idea what one looks like (not surprising as I live the other side of the Atlantic lol)
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  7. 10-11-2012, 6:22 AM #6
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    very bold round shape..is it still talking to you? :-)
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  8. 10-11-2012, 7:30 AM #7
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    Really nice full round form. Agree with Johnny that no lid is needed. Well done!
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    Very nice work; the wood is pretty too.
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  10. 10-11-2012, 7:44 AM #9
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    Nice ... and yea, I wouldn't think a lid is needed unless you plan to store cookies in there! It does look a bit like sycamore.
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    Never heard of silky oak before but looks very cool. Nice piece.
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  12. 10-11-2012, 8:20 AM #11
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    She's a full figured beauty and I like her. If Scott is correct and Silky Oak is similar to our sycamore, I will be interested in knowing how much it moves as it dries.
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    As usual, great form.
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    very nice.......
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    Very nice shape, Kathy. I was also struck by how much it looks like sycamore, so I resorted to Google. The Hearne Hardwoods site says that Australian silky oak is a member of the sycamore family.
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    Nice form and pretty wood Kathy! Interesting about silky oak being in the sycamore family. Certainly looks the part.
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