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This is a lathe turned base of mesquite. The body was a mesquite log which was rounded and cut to length. Random sized holes were then drilled into the outside surface to the depth of about 1/2". Then mesquite limb slice segments the size of each hole were glued into the holes with a healthy amount of super glue. The outside was then turned to size, sanded and sanding sealer applied. The inside was then hollowed out so that the wall thickness was approximately 3/8" and the inside of the slices were exposed. The entire project was then finished with clear lacquer.

The vase is 7" in height and 5" in diameter.

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great vase, the idea is fantastic!
 

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It is kind of quirky and different and I really like it….a nice change of pace….good job
 

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Like the idea. Will have try this
 

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Cool looking vase!!
 

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Really a new concept for turning. I like it . Nice work.
 

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I love this! Makes me want to get a lathe!
 

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Great idea and very unique… I like it!
 

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Learn something new every day. Try something new every day.
 

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Unique! The lightly colored discs give the illusion of light shining though the vase. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Very nice turning Duane. You must have gone through a lot of branches to get the right sizes for the drilled holes. Whatever time used was sure worth it though as you have a unique turning.
 

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I like this idea. It is quite unique. Now you've got me thinking.
 

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I have seen this done before & it's very cool looking. Getting all the branches to fit, must have taken great patience.
 

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Great patience I don't have. Actually I cut several small branches of various sizes. I then used my bandsaw to cut about 3/4" lengths from each of the different sized limbs. I ended up with a bucket full of these short pieces. I then drilled holes ranging from 1" down to 1/2" by sixteenths into the turned piece. Then it was just a matter of finding a slice that would fit each hole, then glue it in. Thanks for your interest.
 

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Nice and inovative technik.
 

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Hello Bill

Unique piece

Very nice

Thanks for sharing
 

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this gives me ideas for other things thank you for showing and explaining how there done
 
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