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  1. 01-03-2012, 8:44 PM #1
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    Thumbs up You Like Spalted Maple?...Check This One Out...

    I've heard turners say the wood speaks to them. The big guns in WW2 cost me a little bit of my hearing so maybe I just can't hear wood talking. I did hear this one though. It said I can stand on my own. Don't you dare install a collar or give me a finial. I listened....

    This one was turned and sold several years ago. I do remember that I had a small log of this wood that netted several similar pieces. Wish I had more like it. Size is about 7 or 8 inches wide. Comments are welcome.
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  3. 01-03-2012, 8:54 PM #2
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    Perfect! perfect! Perrrrfect!!!! My all time favorite wood and that peice explains why. Great shape and finish on this one just make the wood pop.
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    Fabulous! Wally that is a really nice piece of maple with a lot going on. Well done.
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  5. 01-03-2012, 9:04 PM #4
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    Wally,
    I love the form and the wood. The finish is perfect for this wood. Really great job.

    And Wally, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!
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    Beautifully done, Wally!!! I love the rippled neck area - great detail. The wood is outstanding!
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    I can hear the wood thanking you, all the way over here!

    Fabulous.
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  8. 01-03-2012, 9:51 PM #7
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    Glad you were listening Wally! She's a real beauty needing no makeup.
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  9. 01-03-2012, 10:08 PM #8
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    Always love your posts and this is really special!
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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  10. 01-03-2012, 10:09 PM #9
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    Beautiful piece Wally and you are right that wood speaks loudly. Well done.
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  11. 01-03-2012, 10:18 PM #10
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    Yep, that's a beauty! Curl, color, black lines, burl... It's got a little bit of everything!
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    very nice, Wally
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  13. 01-03-2012, 10:20 PM #12
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    I have to say that is a beautiful piece. Spalted maple burl is nice. I watch E-Bay all the time about spalted maple. I don't buy it but I like to see what it goes for since its so beautiful. A piece on the 3rd that measured 5"x5"x11" long went for $97.51. Spalted maple is highly sought after and you have a top of the line piece. Thanks for sharing.
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  14. 01-03-2012, 10:30 PM #13
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    Yeah! That's like a good looking woman who doesn't need makeup. Just perfect!
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  15. 01-03-2012, 11:28 PM #14
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    Ok, I've gone back and looked at least ten times now and will still look some more. Well done!
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  16. 01-03-2012, 11:36 PM #15
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    A great form and finish almost take a backseat to that piece of wood! Its definitely got it all!
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