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Jim Ketron
06-09-2006, 9:27 PM
I just got to show a close up of this one.
one of the better ones I have. has some curl and awesome markings with some nice colored heartwood.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/E-bay%20blanks/139.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/E-bay%20blanks/139a.jpg
John Timberlake
06-09-2006, 9:32 PM
Jim, that is fantastic. Can't wait to see the extraordinary bowl/whatever you make out of that. Between the blank and your talent, it will be gorgeous.
Joe Tonich
06-09-2006, 9:41 PM
Awwww maaannnnn! THAT is gonna make one SWEEEEEET turning! :D :D
Mark Cothren
06-09-2006, 9:56 PM
All I want to know if if/when it gets posted on "that auction site" cuz I'm BIDDIN'!!!!!
Ernie Nyvall
06-09-2006, 9:58 PM
Come ON Jim. That's got to be the sorriest looking piece of wood I've seen. You've been around this ambrosia stuff too long and I'm afraid are just not seeing things in the right light any more man. The solution would be to send it to me... really... and it will cure you of this bad taste in wood. No one else should help you with this as I am probably the only one who is immune to this disease.

Really.... I mean it..... really

Ernie
Ernie Nyvall
06-09-2006, 9:59 PM
Double post... cancelled.
Andy Hoyt
06-09-2006, 9:59 PM
All I want to know if if/when it gets posted on "that auction site" cuz I'm BIDDIN'!!!!!

I seem to recall that this particular chunk was promised to me:D
Christopher K. Hartley
06-09-2006, 10:03 PM
Ok Jim what ya do, paint it? Awesome!!!:eek:
Jim Becker
06-09-2006, 10:12 PM
That's gonna "turn" out wonderfully, Jim! The marking is really awesome in orientation.....
Keith Burns
06-09-2006, 10:53 PM
I seem to recall that this particular chunk was promised to me:D

HA, Mayo Man and Arkansas Round Boy, I already had a secret deal with Jim for this piece :eek: :D ;)
Bernie Weishapl
06-09-2006, 11:09 PM
Naw Keith he was going to let me store those for him.:p
Travis Stinson
06-09-2006, 11:17 PM
All I want to know if if/when it gets posted on "that auction site" cuz I'm BIDDIN'!!!!!
Better make your shot count!;)
Mark Cothren
06-09-2006, 11:18 PM
Well when he gets it listed for sale we can see who it is for.....:D
Jim Ketron
06-09-2006, 11:24 PM
I was going to keep this piece for myself but I have decided to post it up for bid. This one should boost the tool fund up a notch or two.
I also have a monster size blank thats 20" x 8 3/4", a Nice one but its 76 lbs by itself probably close to 80 lbs with the shipping box. Looks like UPS is the only good way to ship one that size and I'm sure the price will be high. might have to keep that one:D
Vaughn McMillan
06-10-2006, 1:36 AM
That's a great stain job, Jim. It almost looks natural. ;)

Someday I hope to be worthy of turning a piece of wood that nice.

- Vaughn
Rich Stewart
06-10-2006, 1:52 AM
Same here. I'd be afraid to turn it for fear of lousing it up.
Doug Thompson
06-10-2006, 3:31 AM
Jim, this is great looking blank. A natural edge bowl would be perfect for this.

Take that large blank and make a hat. Remember this thread... same wood.

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=36780&highlight=hats

Nice find,
Doug
Henry C. Gernhardt, III
06-10-2006, 3:42 AM
Oh, my, is that ever a beautiful blank! It looks like flames are licking up the sides of it. I agree with NE bowl on that one!
Michael Stafford
06-10-2006, 6:35 AM
HA, Mayo Man and Arkansas Round Boy :eek: :D ;)


Awwwwwwwwwwww maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!:D I thought Dennis was the Arkansas Round Boy........
Jim Ketron
06-10-2006, 12:42 PM
Actually turning a NE bowl with ambrosia Maple you loose all the pretty streaks and all you will see is spots on the sides. because the streaks are on the outer edge of the blank next to the bark.
The best orientation for most Ambrosia blanks is bark side for the bottom of the bowl that way the streaks will run across the bottom like this one.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/BigAmbrosiaMapleBabyBowlsm.jpg