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Natural edge ash form

George Watkins

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hello folks

here is another piece which i have completed recently, it from the same tree as the last two ash pieces i have posted but it is turned cross grain the other two were both end grain.
its 9 1/2" tall by 7" wide and finished with woodoc 10



 

paulm

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Stunning George, I wish you weren't so far away, I'd be booking some lessons.
 

brody2123

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Bloody show off! :funny: it's a beautiful piece George.:thumbs:
Is this the lightning Ash you had?
 

Penpal

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George mere mortals buy a block or two you bring home the tree. I have a mate a timber getter merchant maker of significance showed me the remains of a tree several feet thick completely rippled all the way through he cut long ago chock full of quilted ,figured Red River Gum ages old he has been cutting from it is grey outside beautiful inside.

Love your lightning struck Ash Bowl its a screamer as well mate.

Peter.:claps:
 

George Watkins

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thank you for all of your comments

have you folks seen the pictures of me fetching the ash tree on facebook? would you like me to post some here? if so where?


George is that wet timber your turning

yes it was wet when i turned the vessel then i let it dry for a few weeks then cut it with the router.
 
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