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  1. 12-02-2011, 7:25 AM #1
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    gloat with a couple of pics...

    I went by to see a friend yesterday and he gave me some Ambrosia Maple logs. The smallest was 24". I did not take pictures of the whole logs but here are a couple of one piece on the new lathe. I got 4 pieces in the back of the truck and that was all that would fit. My daughter took the photos, and I think she took about 40. I will be returning to the friends for more of this. He has a yard that he uses to store trees from a local tree company and he is setting all the logs that I want off to the side for me. I will be taking him a nice bowl today. Enjoy and comments are welcome.
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  3. 12-02-2011, 9:01 AM #2
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    The pictures say it all - looks like you got your work cut out for you!
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    Good looking lathe as well as some good looking wood. Make sure you post the bowl when finished.
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    Those are some big'ins!

    Lucky you!
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    Greaty chunk of wood Russell. Looks like you got that lathe just in time!
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  7. 12-02-2011, 11:03 AM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bernie Weishapl View Post
    Good looking lathe as well as some good looking wood. Make sure you post the bowl when finished.
    Not sure if I'm more jealous of the wood or the snazzy 90th anniv lathe.
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    That's gonna hold a LOT of popcorn!!! Nice wood - and big! But, then......you have a BIG lathe!
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    Like the Thompson Gouge -- "WoodKiller".
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  10. 12-02-2011, 1:13 PM #9
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    Todd I think it is named correctly. Didn't think it was that noticeable. Good eye. This is the 3rdsame bowl of this size that I have roughed on this lathe. This one started at 250the rim's, and just has gotten up to 400. I think that is fast enough.
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  11. 12-02-2011, 1:16 PM #10
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    I reckon that ought to keep you out of trouble mostly for a while. What a great friend to have.

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  12. 12-02-2011, 2:13 PM #11
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    Great looking wood! Definitely get all you can! Looking forward to seeing the bowl once finished!
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  13. 12-02-2011, 5:10 PM #12
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    Looks like you are gonna need at least two more roughing gouges.
    Good on ya.
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