Mesquite Crotch Platter

[Joe Tonich]

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]

Joe, that platter is just beautiful! I love the grain in that piece.

Nancy

[Dick Strauss]

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]

That's a beauty too! That burned rim really makes the grain stand out. I really like that.

[Mike A. Smith]

That IS a beauty! Wide and shallow really shows off the wood.

[Mark Pruitt]

I especially like the flow that this platter has to it, Joe. Very nice!

[Steve Schlumpf]

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]

Wow Joe that platter is beautiful. I really like the top edge. Very nice work.

[Mike Ramsey]

Great looking Platter Joe! You won't find a nicer guy than Ernie!!

[Keith Burns]

Absolutely great platter Joe! I won't say one word about Ernie:eek:

[Tom Sherman]

Very nice Joe.