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i have so much respect for people who can see that kind of beauty in a piece of raw wood. what a treasure

-- www.robneves.com

It looks like you succeeded with your challenge. I like the results. The creamy white and brown woods contrast nicely and the center graining is interesting. I have not worked with green wood. Do you have to worry about checking or does the polyeurethane prevent this? How does it dry if it’s sealed?

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

It was dried for 3 days in a brown paper bag and then air dried. It was turned thin enough that it dries fairly quickly.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Wow, that’s superb.

Joe that is beautiful. I love the contrast in the pecan. It looks like you have that “turning green, then air drying in a bag” process down pretty good. Nice touch on the bottom of the bowl too. Are you rechucking with large jaws to do that?

Thanks for posting it.

-- Martin, Kansas

i have never used or seen anybody using a lathe before and i definatly woulden’t know how to make a bowl; but even just by looking at that one i can tell it must be a good one

-- BRODY. NSW AUSTRALIA -arguments with turnings are rarely productive-

Excellent work Joe! I really like the contrast between the light and dark. Thanks for posting

-- Dennis Zongker

Great piece of wood & turning Joe. Is that pecan as in pecan nut tree?.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Martin, it was re-chucked to finish the bottom.

Grumpy, yes the pecan nuts come from this species.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

nice work … more eye candy

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

Once again, a extremely nice bowl. I can see that your challeged turned out perfect.

-- http://inhisgrip1.blogspot.com/

Great job, Joe.

Reminds me of Yin and Yang.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

Terrific colors and shape on this project , Joe : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

In all my years I had never much experience with the Lathe, but I recognize Expertize and talent when I see it. Excellent.

-- Karl, Wyoming

Very nice job

-- Glenn, New Mexico

Joe, the grain pattern in the bottom of the bowl looks awesome! Another winner.

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Another amazing turning Joe. Keep em coming.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Another beautiful bowl Joe. That Pecan sure looks good .

-- Mike, Bruce Mississippi = Jack of many trades master of none

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I appreciate them all.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Wow! Thanks for the show of Pecan!

-- I think I was a man in a previous life - why else would I be blonde and like beer!