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Don Henthorn Smithville, TX
11-10-2004, 3:28 PM
I wanted to try a square bowl just for the fun of it and I had this bland little block of
California Laurel that wouldn’t be a great loss if I goofed. The turning went well except
that the wood was a little punky in places, so I wet sanded it with 50-50 polly and mineral
spirits and 320 grit. That helped smooth the punkiness out although some of the pin holes
are darker than the surrounding wood. I used a walnut glue block on the faceplate and at
the end left a thin ring on the foot tp provide some contrast. Imagine my surprise when I
hit it with the poly during sanding and this great figure popped out. Of course the walnut ring no longer provided the contrast.
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Ted Shrader
11-10-2004, 4:08 PM
Wow, Don -

That really is a pretty peice of wood. Your work on it makes it even better! The grain really popped, I can only imagine your suprise and pleasure.

Regards,
Ted

Michael Stafford
11-10-2004, 4:54 PM
Nice piece of wood Don. It didn't hurt that your skills brought it to life. It is no longer a bland little block of laurel. Good job!

Chris Padilla
11-10-2004, 6:48 PM
Very nice...love the walnut ring! :)

Bruce Shiverdecker
11-10-2004, 7:11 PM
Square is nice when it surrounds ROUND!

Very nice bowl.

Bruce

John Miliunas
11-10-2004, 10:30 PM
Very nice looking bowl, Don and you're right: That grain really jumps out at you! Looks to me like it was MORE than just a "try"! :) Well done! :cool: