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  1. 06-18-2007, 4:38 PM #1
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    Elm NE

    Seems like Elm is a popular wood this week... guess I'll join the fun...

    This tree took a dive in my neighbor's yard. I saved a few pieces from it and made them a salad bowl. This piece had a funky "rib" and I decided to try a NE and see how it would work. I got a surprise with all the color and streak the follows the "rib" line.

    It ended up 12"x10" wide and 6"x5" tall. Not sure how I let it end up so lopsided, but with the crazy edge it has I don't think it hurts too bad.

    Would be glad to hear what y'all think.




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  3. 06-18-2007, 4:50 PM #2
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    Popular bowl

    Like it very much,very nice work.

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  4. 06-18-2007, 5:03 PM #3
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    Mark, that is great.
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  5. 06-18-2007, 5:06 PM #4
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    Mark, I think the shape is very good, asymmetrical can be good at times and I think this is one of them. It reminds me of some of the good rowing skiffs.
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  6. 06-18-2007, 5:42 PM #5
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    Mark, this one is almost magical very cool.
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  7. 06-18-2007, 5:46 PM #6
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    The more we turn, the more we can visualize an optimum design and shape. Good vision! I can't think of a better use of that wood than a NE. Like the foot a lot. I might have made it a tad thinner (nit-pickin!). The walls look VERY even (challenging with a NE) and you were able to keep the bark intact. (When was the tree felled?)

    What character!!! I think the "lopsided" edge actually might enhance its freeflow design.

    Basically your bowl is one of those "I wish I had turned that!!!!".

    What finish did you use? Sanding procedure?

    Congrats, Mark!

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  8. 06-18-2007, 6:06 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jack Savona
    (When was the tree felled?)
    Around the end of March, if my memory is correct.

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    What finish did you use? Sanding procedure?
    Power sanded (on the lathe, but not spinning) thru 800 grit and then buffed after two coats of antique oil.
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  9. 06-18-2007, 6:16 PM #8
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    Great job. I aspire to that someday. I really like the fact that its out of a local tree.
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  10. 06-18-2007, 6:42 PM #9
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    Mark that is beautiful. I really like the wood and finish. Great job.
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  11. 06-18-2007, 7:48 PM #10
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    Thats a beauty Mark!!!
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  12. 06-18-2007, 7:59 PM #11
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    wow thats cool
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  13. 06-18-2007, 8:04 PM #12
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    Mark, as you know, NEs aren't my favorite form, but this one is just stunning because of the wood that you used. I may have to rethink!!

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  14. 06-18-2007, 10:03 PM #13
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    The NE King strikes again. Wow Mark, that's a great piece. I think you got it centered just right with the way the grain runs through it. Brautiful work sir.
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  15. 06-18-2007, 11:09 PM #14
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    Great job! I love it. I can't say I'm crazy about the foot but I love the rest.
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  16. 06-19-2007, 9:02 AM #15
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    Beautiful work Mark! Love the way the natural edge jumps all over the place! Great finish - and have to agree with Patrick - not to sure about the foot on this one. Impressive work - as always!
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