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Mike Minto
08-15-2010, 6:14 PM
Kinda reminds me of art deco - you know, the Maltese Falcon, Sam Spade, etc. Simple in this case, but the plain yet shiny black ebony has kind of a 'film noir' feel to it, to me. About 5" tall, 1 1/2 or so around, and heavy. Not hollowed, just drilled for a simple display. 3 wheel buffed with Ren wax.
John Keeton
08-15-2010, 6:39 PM
Mike, very striking! Might I suggest a single silk dogwood blossom, perhaps a small one, standing on a 1.5" stem? Would make a beautiful contrast in color and form.
Bernie Weishapl
08-15-2010, 7:54 PM
That is a beauty. I agree with John on the flower setting it off.
David E Keller
08-15-2010, 8:16 PM
It's nice looking, but I have to disagree with the boys... I see a single red carnation.:cool:
Paul Douglass
08-15-2010, 8:49 PM
That is pretty!
Tom Sherman
08-15-2010, 8:53 PM
Very cool Mike, I think it would look nice with some Pussy Willow in it.
John Keeton
08-15-2010, 8:57 PM
It's nice looking, but I have to disagree with the boys... I see a single red carnation.:cool:Pink would work, too.....if Mike is man enough!!!:D
Michael James
08-15-2010, 9:30 PM
Mike,
I worship at the ebony alter....fingerboards on guitars, inlay, channel, pens, etc....... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Nice job on my (at least now) favorite wood!
michael
Gary Conklin
08-15-2010, 10:06 PM
Nice form with simple clean lines. I think it would look great with a single Calla.
Roger Chandler
08-15-2010, 10:09 PM
Simple yet elegant form with a distinctive shape, and nice finish......way to go Mike!:)
Steve Schlumpf
08-15-2010, 10:24 PM
Nice Mike! Pleasing form and that rich black coloring will showcase any flower you choose to display!
bob svoboda
08-16-2010, 10:08 AM
Very nice form and finish. I think just about any proportionately sized flower with a bright color would look great.
Josh Bowman
08-16-2010, 10:08 AM
Beautiful shape. How does ebony turn as compared to other woods.
+1 on John's pink flower.....it will make it pop!
Mike Minto
08-16-2010, 11:38 AM
Beautiful shape. How does ebony turn as compared to other woods.
+1 on John's pink flower.....it will make it pop!

Josh, ebony is funny wood. Kinda reminds me of a cross between wood and bar chocolate. The shavings don't really feel like wood, either - kinda soft and moist. Burns easy when drilling, too. Sands pretty well, better at the finer grits, then obviously polishes well. Haven't turned but 3 or 4 pieces, though.