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Bob Hallowell
07-13-2008, 10:33 PM
Hello all about 2 weeks ago Phil St.Germain posted about the maple burl he got from the road crew and I posted thank's for offering to share it with us all as a joke. Next thing I knew Phil had this chunk on it's way to me. THANKS PHIL!

It's 7.5x3.5" turned wet so it would get a little textured, finish is buffed AO I am pretty happy with this peice but as always coments and critques are welcome.

Bob
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Steve Schlumpf
07-13-2008, 10:46 PM
Beautiful work Bob! That's a hollow form to be proud of! Love the form, outstanding wood - lots of curl and charactor and a great finish! Seriously - very nice work!
Bill Bolen
07-13-2008, 11:25 PM
Way to go Phil and Bob. One for the beautiful work the other for the outstanding generosity!...Bill..
Bernie Weishapl
07-13-2008, 11:30 PM
You should be happy Bob. That is a beauty. Nice form and wonderful wood. Way to go Phil.
Phil St.Germain
07-14-2008, 9:00 AM
Bob,

Your HF looks great. You have set the bar hight for the rest of that log.

Phil
jeremy levine
07-14-2008, 10:27 AM
Very nice , love the very dark inclusion vs. the light wood
Bob Hallowell
07-14-2008, 3:16 PM
Thanks for the kind words guys, I kinda like thins one myself

Bob
Randy Hoch
07-15-2008, 12:42 AM
I too like this piece, Bob. What did you mean by the statement " turned wet so that it would get a little textured"? How is its surface different than if you'd turned it dry? Did you sand it? Thanks for sharing.

Randy
Bob Hallowell
07-15-2008, 1:57 AM
I too like this piece, Bob. What did you mean by the statement " turned wet so that it would get a little textured"? How is its surface different than if you'd turned it dry? Did you sand it? Thanks for sharing.

Randy

No Randy,

I sanded and buffed it but as a burl like this dries little ridges and dimples appear and give it a very tactile feel even though the finish is smooth

Bob
Ben Gastfriend
07-15-2008, 8:36 AM
Very unique, Bob. I really like the form and the huge inclusion on one side.
Jon Lanier
07-15-2008, 4:24 PM
That is just Sweet!
lynn smith
07-16-2008, 12:46 AM
Excellent piece Bob,
Phil is one of the reasons that SMC is a great place.
Good team work.
Terry Achey
07-16-2008, 11:14 PM
Bob,
That's a beautiful piece you turned! Awsome curl and contrast.
Terry
Clara Koss
07-16-2008, 11:20 PM
super nice.... great work... nice dimensions....
mike fuson
07-16-2008, 11:26 PM
Top notch work, very elegant. Form looks spot on. Congrats