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  1. 03-01-2008, 3:50 AM #1
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    Mesquite and Blackwood

    Mesquite and Blackwood. 5-1/4"W x 5-1/2"H. Sanded to 800, finished with SAC, and buffified.

    All comments/critiques welcome as always.

    1,372 miles south of Steve Schlumpf, 525 miles west of that Burns fellow.

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  3. 03-01-2008, 4:18 AM #2
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    Wow.That is one nice piece. The shape is very apealing, the finial is fenomenal and the finish looks great. Congrats for you beautiful work.
    Alex.
    PS: What is buffified, as the finish that you used
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  4. 03-01-2008, 8:24 AM #3
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    I am still looking for some finial lessons and why did this beautiful piece not make it to the club last week. Keep up the great work.
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  5. 03-01-2008, 9:13 AM #4
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    Exquisite, Neal!
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  6. 03-01-2008, 10:09 AM #5
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    Neal......Very well done Sir! That finial is very delicate....gives it a light yet detailed feeling. Very well done!
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  7. 03-01-2008, 10:44 AM #6
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    Very nice flow to the piece. Great job.........
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  8. 03-01-2008, 10:56 AM #7
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    There aren't many things in this world that are perfect. But that's about as close to the perfect hollow form as you can get. Man that's nice! Also one of the best finials I've seen.
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  9. 03-01-2008, 10:58 AM #8
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    Neal that is a beautiful piece. Well done.
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  10. 03-01-2008, 11:02 AM #9
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    Neal

    Beautiful piece and I love the finial.

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  11. 03-01-2008, 11:20 AM #10
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    Great Neal! No offense to your to your hollow forms (which I like very much), but when you post I always dive in to look at the finial, yours are some of the best around!
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  12. 03-01-2008, 11:37 AM #11
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    Wow Neal! Looks like your new camera is working quite well for you! Very nice photo!

    Love the hollow form! Love looking at your work as you always set a great example of what hollow forms can be! Beautiful grain, form and finish! Your finials are always crisp, clean and detailed without being overly ornate!

    You are developing quite a style of your own as I can just look at a photo of a piece and know that you turned it! Thanks for posting!
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  13. 03-01-2008, 1:15 PM #12
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    Ditto what they said! Beautiful finish and great photo.
    Richard in Wimberley
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  14. 03-01-2008, 8:04 PM #13
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    Neal I really liked your HF, but the finial blew me away. Nice job.
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    and only 958 miles SE of Steve Schlumpf
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  15. 03-01-2008, 9:45 PM #14
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    Another wonderful piece, I truly admire your ability and vision on these. The finial is inspiring and humbling.
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  16. 03-02-2008, 8:59 AM #15
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    The complete package! Thanks for sharing.
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    yet it is the hollow within that makes it useful. - Tao te Ching
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