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[James Combs]

...great figure(Walnut Burl), coffee grounds, turquoise, great shape,

[Jon McElwain]

You know the rule - no photo, didn't happen. In this case that's good news for you!! :D

Dang that last cut - gets a guy every time. It must be something in the water - been seeing lots of threads about blown up turnings the last week or so. Sorry to hear the bad news.

Moderators, can you run a quality sample on the Creek water??

[Dan Forman]

Dag Nabbit!

Dan

[Ken Glass]

James,
I feel your pain. I had a Walnut Seg piece come apart on me yesterday and fractured my heart as well.....

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

David Ellsworth tells his students the only turners who never blow one up are the ones who aren't challenging themselves enough. You obviously "took a chance", especially with 1/16" thin walls. Next time will be your time.
faust