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Ken Hill
11-02-2010, 1:01 PM
Took some time today to give something other then calls a chance. Ended up with this small plate/shallow bowl

Its white oak with a MAO finish, 5 inches across

The new carbide tool from Things Western works awesome!

I like it, but I think a tad thinner, and I needed to follow the curve a bit closer (I will get used to this tool and I believe that will help me a ton) I am not real keen on the area where I had to mount the wood, I have to go deep enough to chuck it up ...maybe a diffenent set of jaws? More learnin'!

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2693/1074731103_zbY2U-M.jpg

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2694/1074731201_EmCmn-M.jpg

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2695/1074731277_7wnAp-M.jpg
charlie knighton
11-02-2010, 1:15 PM
very nice, Ken, i like my oak a little thick :D
Ken Hill
11-02-2010, 2:30 PM
Well I decided to go ahead and knock out another one, which went very well now thaat im getting the feel for the new tool.

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2698/1074837881_WH7eQ-M.jpg

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2696/1074837961_Hsvdk-M.jpg

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2697/1074838003_tCWSZ-M.jpg
Ken Hill
11-02-2010, 4:09 PM
This one just got a coat of oil...then I will have to work on the worm holes and finish it off

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2701/1074963744_JG3QT-M.jpg
John Keeton
11-02-2010, 4:12 PM
Look out, folks!!! Ken is in production mode!!

Nice work, and I particularly like the last one. Looks like on the second oak bowl, you got the bottom finished off very nice!
Ken Hill
11-02-2010, 4:18 PM
Ive been up since 4:30 am John....turned a few calls, finished this cherry turkey pot and then decided to tackle something new with the plates. I should be able to salvage the first plate....hopefully haha! But right now its time to head to my treestand!

http://kenhill.smugmug.com/Other/Calls/CMR2691/1074582859_YPrQK-M.jpg
Bernie Weishapl
11-02-2010, 5:14 PM
Those are some good looking plates Ken. Call looks really nice.
Dennis Ford
11-02-2010, 6:46 PM
Very nice work!
Baxter Smith
11-02-2010, 6:52 PM
Getting better each time. Like the last one best!
Ken Hill
11-03-2010, 6:00 AM
Thanks!

I went ahead and ordered a flat-jaw for one of my chucks so that i can handle the foot removale without much trouble. I figure I can use it on the Turkey Pots as well.
Norm Zax
11-03-2010, 7:57 AM
Nice plates. Guess I'll try a few for me and my family to use for keys and loose change by the door. Well done.