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Joe Tonich
07-15-2007, 3:30 PM
Recieved a piece of Mesquite crotch wood from Ernie Nyvall (who I met in person this Spring....Nice guy, a bit nuts, but nice. ;) :D ).
It's 11"x1"x1/4" thick. First time burning, but I like it. Finished with Minwax Antique Oil, not buffed.
Any comments/critiques welcome.
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Nancy Laird
07-15-2007, 3:52 PM
Joe, that platter is just beautiful! I love the grain in that piece.
Nancy
Dick Strauss
07-15-2007, 4:39 PM
Joe,
contrary to popular belief you are supposed to turn mesquite, not make it into charcoal. I guess you showed you can do both with the same piece (j/k:D :D )
That's one heckuva a nice looking piece there Joe.
Dick
Curt Fuller
07-15-2007, 4:54 PM
That's a beauty too! That burned rim really makes the grain stand out. I really like that.
Mike A. Smith
07-15-2007, 7:35 PM
That IS a beauty! Wide and shallow really shows off the wood.
Mark Pruitt
07-15-2007, 7:40 PM
I especially like the flow that this platter has to it, Joe. Very nice!
Steve Schlumpf
07-15-2007, 9:21 PM
Wow! Beautiful platter Joe! Love the combination of the color of the wood and the dark burned edge - great contrast! This is also one of those pieces where a flat finish looks perfect! Seriously - very nice work Joe!
Bernie Weishapl
07-15-2007, 11:04 PM
Wow Joe that platter is beautiful. I really like the top edge. Very nice work.
Mike Ramsey
07-16-2007, 9:56 AM
Great looking Platter Joe! You won't find a nicer guy than Ernie!!
Keith Burns
07-16-2007, 12:06 PM
Absolutely great platter Joe! I won't say one word about Ernie:eek:
Tom Sherman
07-16-2007, 4:36 PM
Very nice Joe.
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