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Spectacularly spalted Pecan bowl, 6" diameter and 3-1/4" high. It's got a coat of wipe-on poly.

It had been roughed out and sitting in the stack-o-bowls for years and years. This really dry Pecan, though spalted, was still pretty dang hard! Even so, I was able to make good cuts with freshly sharpened tools. And finally I sanded the fool out of it with the right angle drill and sanding mandrels.

It was good to get out in the shop and make something even though it was hot as the dickens.

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That is a beauty!!
 

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There's enough spalting in there for 3 bowls. Great job.
 

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That is spectacular. Nice bowl.
 

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Can't think of a better way to show off a stunning piece of pecan!
 

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In the dictionary right next to the word spalted, they have a pic of that wood, absolutely wonderful spalt.

Evidently sanding "the fool out of it" is that level of sanding that we all should strive for. Looks great.

Thanks for posting.
 

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Some of the sharpest spalting I have ever seen. Excellent job !!! Mel
 

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You made that wood into a work of art!

Gallery quality!
 

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That is spectacular well done
 

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That is REALLY nice. The shape, size and direction of spalting all work well together.
 

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Nice job and congratulations on your 'Daily Top 3' award.
 

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I like the simple shape. Grain also looks fantastic.
 

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Well done, I like your design!
 

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Pecan is normally plain and white but when you find a piece with character it's really beautiful. Your selection is outstanding and should be saved as a one of a kind
 

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You must have caught that wood at just the right time, beautiful!
 
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