Big Brother

[Andy Hoyt]

And here's the bigger brother. I used the same finishing process as on its Little Brother (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?p=281073#post281073). This one measures about 13" wide x 5½" tall and about 5/16" thick.

This one was harder to turn due to the looseness of the NE. Thanks to Glen Hodges for clueing me in about using CA glue to stiffen things up.

So --- Which one do I give to my mother?

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[Mark Cothren]

Way to go, Andy! These are two keepers!

Thanks for the pictures!

[Keith Burns]

I disagree with Mark. They both are not keepers. Send one to me:D Great stuff:)

[Jim Ketron]

Nice Job Andy!
I love NE stuff!

[Bill Stevener]

Fine turning Andy, another wonderful piece of art. I would give this one to Mother.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>:)

[Jim Dunn]

Since I'm a Big Brother myself I comment on this one. SWEET! You really did it justice.

Jim

[Bernie Weishapl]

Andy you did a beautiful job. They are beautiful.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Just as beautiful as little brother. Well Done.

Bruce

[Bob Noles]

Magnificent work Andy. Those are very special pieces. If this don't get Ken's attention.... nothing will :D

[John Hart]

Like I said in the other thread...both are just beautiful. As far as who gets what? I guess that all depends on what you're gonna do with the other one. If you're going to sell one...then give Mom the nicest one. If you're going to keep one, then maybe you can alternate from month to month!:D

[Glenn Clabo]

Andy... Sweet! Don't tell MY mother but if I could do this...I'd be keeping both.

[Bill Pealer]

Andy that is simply as great as the little brother. You are among the many that have motivated me to keep trying.

[Karl Laustrup]

Andy, both those bowls are magnificent. :D

As I am not a spinner, from my humble and inexperienced view, both those pieces exhibit some serious "pucker factor" to me. :eek: :o ;)

Karl

[Glenn Hodges]

Andy, I am glad it worked for you because I sure like this results. The piece is just beautiful.

[Dick Parr]

This one is really great Andy. You did justice to both of the brothers.

This is your mother you are talking about Andy, give her both.:D :rolleyes:

[Michael Stafford]

Andy, there is nothing wrong with either of those two NE's. Both are wonderful. I am sure your mother will accept either with much appreciation from her son. I don't think you can go wrong with that kind of beautiful work.

[Andy Hoyt]

Thanks!

Hey Dick Parr - Great minds do think alike, as my daughter has convinced me to get both of them over to my mother in New Hampshire at the end of the month. Just in time for her birthday.

Really want to do some more of these some day. so it's time to go burl hunting.

[Gary DeWitt]

Both of 'em are excellent, Andy. Very nice work. Amazing something so good looking can come out of such an ugly hunk of bark, eh?

[Ernie Nyvall]

Holy smokes Andy... you did it again. That's a real beauty.

Ernie