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Thom Sturgill
01-24-2013, 4:12 PM
This is 6 1/2" tall and 4 1/2" outside diameter. the wall are 1/8" at the top tapering to 3/16 at the bottom. Sanded to 400 grit with Mahoney's Walnut Oil, wiped to remove excess oil and dust and let dry for 24 hrs before buffing with tripoli, white diamond and ren wax.
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Low gloss and no problems with the white diamond as I had partially filled the pores with the sanding slurry, and buffed with the grain.

C & C welcome as always.

This was from a 6x12x8' timber I bought. Unfortunately the would be turner that had had the wood cut dis not know to exclude the pith which runs right up the center. To make things worse, the timber was left outside, unprotected and has both deep checking and wind shake cracking, so no large bowls. I cut off a 1' section and this was the largest portion that was solid and fault free.

My wife has already claimed the piece for the kitchen, though I told her she could not have it until after the next club meeting show and tell.

Roger Chandler
01-24-2013, 4:47 PM
Nice Thom......I like the classic shape and the burn lines add to the look.

Thom Sturgill
01-24-2013, 5:18 PM
Nice Thom......I like the classic shape and the burn lines add to the look.

Thought you might like the burn lines. I thought about you when I cut them, I had noticed them on your boxes. I do them quite often. Gives a box just a little lift when you use a plain form, but lets the grain speak clearly.

Jim Burr
01-24-2013, 5:24 PM
That really is a cool idea Thom...great wood for it too! The finish goes well with type of wood and design.

paul vechart
01-24-2013, 5:53 PM
That is a really nice looking canister Thom...I agree with Roger about the classic shape...love the cover.

Paul

Ted Calver
01-24-2013, 8:12 PM
Very appealing Thom. I love the shape and the burn lines. I think it wants some friends just like it.

Allan Ferguson
01-24-2013, 8:39 PM
Clean crisp lines. I like it.

Bernie Weishapl
01-24-2013, 10:58 PM
Thom looks good. I have two sets I need to get done.