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Mimosa Vase

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dmann

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I wanted to make a couple of small weed pots out of this chunk of mimosa. After I started cutting into it I saw the beautiful grain and decided to keep it larger.

Finish is an experiment with cyanoacrylate. It worked OK but I think I will stick to only using it on pens.

Vase is 6” high, 2.5” diameter.

-- David / Durham, NC


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Betsy

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posted 74 days ago

I really like this weed pot, it has a lot of character in the grain pattern. You’ve got some really nice projects here.

-- Betsy - GO BUCKS!

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darryl

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posted 74 days ago

the only mimosa I’ve known of includes orange juice and champagne…
very cool looking grain. I like the shape.

-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~

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woodnut

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posted 74 days ago

The grain and color in that vase is outstanding. I could imagine what a table top or side table would look like. I think this is the first time I have seen this wood. Sure would like to pick some up. I just got an old craftsman lathe going and am interested in turning. So for the only thing I have made is 2 honey dippers.

-- F.Little

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Chris

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posted 74 days ago

Very cool wood….

-- Chris

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teenagewoodworker

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posted 74 days ago

very cool! never heard of mimosa before. its a beautiful wood though. thanks for the post

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trifern

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posted 74 days ago

Beautiful wood. Thank you for sharing.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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sidestepmcgee

51 posts in 177 days


posted 74 days ago

very nice,for a weed specie that stuff is sharp. i just got a mimosa stump from a buddy.

-- eric post, tallahassee FL

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Grumpy

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posted 74 days ago

Beaut grain on the mimosa David, great vase.

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

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Lee A. Jesberger

2613 posts in 432 days


posted 74 days ago

HI U still dmann;

Incredible wood!

The turnings pretty nice too!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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dmann

41 posts in 259 days


posted 74 days ago

Before I saw the wood for sale I thought it was just a drink too :) I had no idea the color and grain was so beautiful.

I googled for pictures of Mimosa trees and they are pretty scrubby. Some of the trunks can get to a decent size but they are low to the ground and mostly low branches. I believe I have seen quite a few of these trees in the Southeastern US where I live.

Oh beware—it may be a toxic/irritant. After sanding this piece I decided its time to invest in dust collector.

-- David / Durham, NC

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Sawdustonmyshoulder

89 posts in 80 days


posted 74 days ago

Mimosa! This stuff is really nice. I have know about this tree since I was knee high to a puddle duck but I have alway thought of them as basically big ole weeds. Nasty, at best.

I will still refer to them as this and offer to “take them off your hands” to an unsuspecting home owner. HA!

Man’s gotta to do what a man’s gotta do to get his turning blanks.

Thanks, for the post.

-- Makin' Sawdust!!!

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jockmike2

4054 posts in 699 days


posted 73 days ago

Real pretty turning, nice grain and color. Sharp.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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relic

315 posts in 389 days


posted 67 days ago

The wood is gorgeous, very nice turning.

-- Andy Stark

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