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I started turning this piece of ash several times while my tool rest was broken. I just couldn’t seam to wait a few days for the replacement parts. The parts are in and I’m back turning. This ash has several worm holes in it. I like the contrast of heartwood and sapwood. I tried a little two step on the foot. It measures 3” tall by 8.5” wide. It has a coat of Seal-A-Cell and then a couple coats of wipe-on poly.

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


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brianinpa

734 posts in 212 days


posted 86 days ago

Those colors work well together. A great piece.

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

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Woodhacker

508 posts in 213 days


posted 86 days ago

Another great piece Joe! The color contrast adds a lot of character. Nice style too! I was kind of wondering do you plan your style, shape, size ahead of time…or do you just start see what turns out (pun intended)?

-- Martin, Kansas

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Dusty56

1185 posts in 177 days


posted 86 days ago

Certainly a great piece of Ash ! Also the two step foot is a nice detail : )

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Garyb6

172 posts in 120 days


posted 86 days ago

Beautiful!!

-- Garyb6, Hampton, VA

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trifern

4105 posts in 257 days


posted 86 days ago

Martin, I usually look at the blank for clues; grain pattern, size, voids, color… I then form a plan in my head and start turning. The key is to go with the flow and allow the piece to take it’s own form. Too much forcing a design usually doesn’t turn out very well for me. I try to utilize a design that highlights the woods greatest features.

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

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Bigbuck

884 posts in 153 days


posted 86 days ago

Very nice, I like the contrast of the heart and sapwood.

-- Glenn, New Mexico

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Grumpy

5732 posts in 340 days


posted 86 days ago

Great contrast Joe, nice job.

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

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jockmike2

4151 posts in 736 days


posted 86 days ago

As always Joe, your the man.

-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com

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thetimberkid

1535 posts in 193 days


posted 86 days ago

Great work!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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darryl

876 posts in 816 days


posted 83 days ago

the contrast in the heartwood and sapwood is great.
the shape of the bowl is fantastic. really nice turning.

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

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