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Project by trifern posted 1830 days ago 1278 views 0 times favorited 15 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This is turned from big leaf maple that has some gorgeous grain. I tried to keep the shape simple as to highlight the grain pattern. It measures 4” tall by 7.5” wide and is finished with wipe-on poly.

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




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TedM

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#1 posted 1830 days ago

Yep, you`re right, it has some gorgeous grain! Glad you were there to find it and share it with us!

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GaryK

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#2 posted 1830 days ago

That has some fantastic looking grain! Great job.

-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX

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teenagewoodworker

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#3 posted 1830 days ago

wow that has some amazing grain. great job!

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Scott Bryan

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#4 posted 1830 days ago

Trifern,

This is a wonderful looking bowl. You have really come far in a short period of time with your turning skills.

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed this one.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine

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Woodhacker

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#5 posted 1830 days ago

Trifern, I’ll have to echo the comments above. This is a great turning! The grain in this bowl is absolutely incredible!...and ranks right up there with your “Crotch Honey” and “Red Burl” bowls.

Thanks for posting it and keep them coming!

-- Martin, Kansas

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CharlieM1958

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#6 posted 1830 days ago

Gorgeous, Trifern!

You and Alin have this bowl-turning business down pat. :-)

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

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ryno101

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#7 posted 1830 days ago

Trifern, after reviewing your projects, you either have incredibly good luck in finding gorgeous wood, or (more likely!) you have an amazing eye and a talent for revealing the natural beauty within the wood.

Either way, I’m a fan. Another beautiful piece.

-- Ryno

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jockmike2

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#8 posted 1830 days ago

Man there is nothing wrong with that Grizzly you bought. If it performs on heavy wood like this you don’t need another lathe, and if you do I’ll buy this one off you. It does as nice as my Delta if not better. Once again I knew you would make it happen, just beautiful. Ever tried burning some lines in it or rings. Would you send me a pm on what you’re getting for them. Love how the top turns in on itself. mike

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DocK16

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#9 posted 1830 days ago

NICE

-- DocK, WV

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trifern

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#10 posted 1829 days ago

Thank you for all the nice comments.

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

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Douglas Bordner

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#11 posted 1829 days ago

Another wonderful piece of art. What a miracle wood, in it’s myriad guises, is. Nothing tops Big Leaf Maple for me (except maybe spalted Big Leaf).

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Blake

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#12 posted 1829 days ago

This is so awesome. I love it.

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Grumpy

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#13 posted 1819 days ago

Excellent Trifern, excellent.

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

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darryl

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#14 posted 1818 days ago

nice bowl, love the grain.

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Callum Kendall

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#15 posted 1780 days ago

Great looking bowl!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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