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Jim Jakosh
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#1 posted 03-29-2020 08:42 PM
WOW, that is sure an attractive tray, John!!
Cheers, Jim
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lew
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#2 posted 03-29-2020 09:42 PM
That is absolutely stunning!
I have to ask- how long did it take to sand that?
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rockmolsen
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#3 posted 03-29-2020 09:47 PM
That is very cool! Is that hand carved ?
-- Rick --------The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
therealSteveN
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#4 posted 03-29-2020 10:14 PM
NICE tray. That burl is so very nice.
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recycle1943
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#5 posted 03-30-2020 12:01 AM
Beautiful, can’t stop looking at it
-- Dick, Malvern Ohio - my biggest fear is that when I die, my wife sells my toys for what I told her I paid for them
Andre
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#6 posted 03-30-2020 12:18 AM
Cool, how the heck did you turn that on a lathe? :)
-- Lifting one end of the plank.
MrWolfe
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#7 posted 03-30-2020 12:24 AM
Gorgeous burl and gorgeous work!
Jon
graywolf
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#8 posted 03-30-2020 12:59 AM
Awesome
-- Richard, North Carolina, http://graywolfwoodworks.wordpress.com/
triviasteve
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#9 posted 03-30-2020 01:01 AM
wow! that is a beautiful piece and something to be very proud of! I’d probably sit there and look at it for an hour or two!
-- You know I'm on the level 'cause my bubble's in the middle.
socrbent
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#10 posted 03-30-2020 01:28 AM
The wood, the finish, the design all are super! Congrats on a job well done.
-- socrbent Ohio
John
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#11 posted 03-30-2020 03:09 AM
Thanks fellows.
Lew, I never keep track of things but you are right, it took a lot longer to sand than a bowl.
Rick, I used my radial arm saw with a dado blade to flatten the burl, had it on the lathe twice to turn the ends, used a Forstner bit on the drill press to clean it out, and a router with a bowl bit to finish the inside. Then a lot of sanding.
Andre, I have a 23.75” x 1.5” piece of plywood that mounts on a faceplate. I secured the rough burl to that and turned the ends. When I was almost finished I mounted it again and gave it it’s final shape. Couldn’t turn the inside though.
-- John, Sunshine Coast, BC, Canada.
redtail
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#12 posted 03-30-2020 10:28 AM
Stunning!
rockmolsen
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#13 posted 03-30-2020 01:00 PM
Well based on the character of the wood and the craftsmanship that deserves an editors choice award in my book.
-- Rick --------The measure of who we are is what we do with what we have.
doubleDD
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#14 posted 03-30-2020 02:04 PM
That’s beautiful John. That must of been one heck of a big burl. That’s a prize piece anytime.
-- Dave, Downers Grove, Il. -------- When you run out of ideas, start building your dreams.
woodchuckerNJ
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#15 posted 03-30-2020 11:16 PM
beautiful. Nice work, wood , and design
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