Mesquite NE

[Ernie Nyvall]

10.5" x 4.75". The form has some problems, but it's some pretty mesquite. Finished with lacquer and buffed. I think I'll try Watco on the next mesquite. I've tried several finished on this wood and so far it builds quickly to a plastic looking finish (in person that is). On this one, I sanded down the lacquer with 220 twice and back up to 600 the second time. Then a 3rd coat and buffed. The buffing took out some of the plastic look, but not nearly all of it.

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[George Conklin]

You're right, Ernie. That is some pretty mesquite!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ernie........that's some really beautiful wood! Unique shape on that ...I like it.

[Barry Stratton]

WOW! I like this one - A LOT!! Great looking stuff that mesquite. Excellent pics also.

New photo booth?

[Cecil Arnold]

Good looking bowl Ernie. Nothing wrong with that form.

[Curt Fuller]

Not sure what problems you see in the form Ernie. I think it's really nice. That's a great looking shape to bring out all the beauty in the wood and bark. Very nice!

[Ed Scolforo]

Ernie, good looking form and wood!
Ed

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ernie that is a beauty. I like the wood and finish. Beautiful job.

[Dick Parr]

Great job Ernie, that's one type of wood I haven't tried yet. Very nice;)

[Corey Hallagan]

That is very striking Ernie! Very nice job!

Corey

[Ernie Nyvall]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments. Mesquite is nice to turn and doesn't move much. After it dried, I took off maybe an 8th inch to get it round again.

Ernie

[Christopher K. Hartley]

If this has any problems I don't see them and I like the form too. Beautiful piece Ernie.:)

[Travis Stinson]

That's a beautiful piece Ernie. I love the coloring in Mesquite. I'd love to get my hands on some.:cool:

[Henry C. Gernhardt, III]

Sweet looking bowl, Ernie.

[Wolf Kiessling]

What a beautiful piece of wood. Beautiful form also. I don't see how you figure there's a problem with it.

Mesquite is one of my favorite woods for turning. Tried carving it also but it's a heap of trouble...............

[Tom Sherman]

I like too Earnie, I am kinda partial to the shiney stuff and the wood speaks for itself very nicely done.

[Glenn Hodges]

Beautiful wood, form, and finish Ernie.

[Vaughn McMillan]

Don't know how I missed it Ernie when you first posted pics, but that's a sweet bowl. Great job all around.

- Vaughn

[Mark Cothren]

Nice work on that one Ernie! I, like many others, love the look of Mesquite.

[Keith Burns]

Ernie, that is definately a great NE. I like the form:) :)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Thanks again everyone.

[Mike Ramsey]

You did a great job Ernie, I like it a lot!