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  1. 12-26-2011, 3:44 PM #1
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    Red Oak day

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    I cut out Red Oak crotch blanks today. Had a bear of a time with this one as a nice chunk decided it wanted no parts of being a bowl! Forced me to cut down the size abit, loosing a touch of what was some really pretty feathering
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  3. 12-26-2011, 5:01 PM #2
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    Looks to me like you got it tamed, Ken!!!! I like that rim, and may try one on an upcoming bowl I'm working on.

    P.S. Your signature photo makes room for a comment to you that I was successful with my muzzleloader and I'm waiting for my late season whitetail peperoni to come back from my processor.
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    Ken looks like you had a fun time. I have one draw back with red oak... THE SMELL. I turn in my basement and it stinks the whole house up. Someday I will have a shop, I hope. Nice job on another project.
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  5. 12-26-2011, 5:06 PM #4
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    Mike, I never tagged abuck this year, never saw one worth putting down, plenty of meat in the freezer though. I do all my own meat processing and make all types of smoked meats

    Russell, red oak is my favorite haha. I love the smell of it in my woodstove, smells about the same in the shop when turning, to me anyway haha
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    Might have to stop by your place on my way to stay with Baxter for a year or two! Bowl is as always cool!!
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    You taking a road trip Jim?
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  8. 12-26-2011, 7:07 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Hill View Post
    You taking a road trip Jim?
    I need to learn and get material! Maybe mid year!
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    Oklahoma is on the way to Ken's and Baxter's... Let me know if the trip actually comes together, Jim!
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    I didn't know Red Oak could look so good. Beautiful work Ken.
    When you approach the lathe you have "the plan", after your first catch you have "the intent".- P. Harbeck
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    Very nice!
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  12. 12-26-2011, 10:16 PM #11
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    I turned another one after this one that looks even better IMO as far as the feathering goes. I have an even bigger red oak crotch waiting on me, but it will require my big saw and I just cant seem to find the strength to start the big rascal LOL!
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    The bowl looks great! I really like the rich color!

    Jim - when you do your road trip - be sure to stop in at my shop. Its right on the way...
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    Crotches can be crotchety - sometimes hard to predict the outcome. This one has a lot of action though.

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  15. 12-27-2011, 7:54 AM #14
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    Aint that the trutrh Dan. These crotches were cut and set aside a year ago. The shavings were damp but my faceshield didnt even get wet or need wiped off haha! I am "hoping" that alot of the stress has been displaced, but fingers crossed just in case
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  16. 12-27-2011, 9:01 AM #15
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    Ken, it may have been a bear, but it looks like you tamed it! I like the rim treatment, and the grain is fantastic.
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