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BIG leaf maple

Project by trifern posted 537 days ago 536 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

1839 posts in 611 days


posted 537 days ago

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

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

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GaryK

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posted 536 days ago

That has some fantastic looking grain! Great job.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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teenagewoodworker

2470 posts in 647 days


posted 536 days ago

wow that has some amazing grain. great job!

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Scott Bryan

20068 posts in 700 days


posted 536 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.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Woodhacker

1145 posts in 602 days


posted 536 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

7466 posts in 1097 days


posted 536 days ago

Gorgeous, Trifern!

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

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

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ryno101

231 posts in 543 days


posted 536 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

7222 posts in 1125 days


posted 536 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

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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DocK16

697 posts in 965 days


posted 536 days ago

NICE

-- DocK, WV

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trifern

7890 posts in 645 days


posted 536 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

3415 posts in 942 days


posted 536 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

2715 posts in 753 days


posted 535 days ago

This is so awesome. I love it.

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Grumpy

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posted 525 days ago

Excellent Trifern, excellent.

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

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darryl

1370 posts in 1205 days


posted 525 days ago

nice bowl, love the grain.

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thetimberkid

1944 posts in 582 days


posted 487 days ago

Great looking bowl!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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