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03-01-2007, 05:05 PM
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"STAY THIRSTY, my friends"
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Chinaberry Bowl
Bobby dropped off this big chunk of Chinaberry 5-6 weeks ago. I rough turned it and then soaked it in the soap/water solution for two days. I was impressed that it kept it's shape and there was zero checking/cracking while it dried out. The wood is very porous and not easy to work with but has a fairly interesting grain pattern. After sanding from 80gt-220gt...I then wet sanded it using Min-Wax Natural with 320gt-400gt-600gt-1000gt. I then added several coats of Min Wax paste wax. Overall diamter is 11 1/2" by 6" tall. I'm off to another challenge! jim
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03-01-2007, 05:28 PM
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That looks great Jim. I have been playing with this stuff and I have got to the point I am giving up on it. I may need to come take another lesson.  I get more catches than I did when fishing. That don't sound like many but it is a lot 
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03-01-2007, 07:36 PM
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Nice looking bowl...Vic
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03-01-2007, 08:23 PM
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Thanks Vic. Bobby....that wood is not the best to work with and I will probably pass on using it again. It's very soft and does not take a finish like a good dense wood. It's a great wood to practice on though!
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03-01-2007, 09:38 PM
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Wow Galvbay, that looks great. I love the color of the wood and a great looking bowl. With the lip on edge of bowl, it looks geat. You did a great job. I haven't worked with Chinaberry before and soft wood is not the easiest to use. Love the long wood chips or wood you removed. Talented. Working on inside, I'm more of a scraper, but would love to perfect skewing.
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03-01-2007, 10:09 PM
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Very Nice Jim!
I can assure ya'll it looks even better in person.
Bobby...I'll take some of that china berry next time you have some to get rid of
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03-01-2007, 11:19 PM
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Fellas, we have a tree that's going to come down in the next month or so. It's a big mother and it is older than they allegedly live. If you guys PROMISE to come and get it, I will have the tree guys pull you some big chunks. I can take a picture of it if you like so you can see what you are getting into.
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03-02-2007, 05:15 AM
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What kind of tree and where is it.
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03-02-2007, 05:18 AM
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Slip,,,,,,,don't use a skew on a bowl ,"IT WILL EAT YOUR LUNCH" strictly flat stuff and you can graduate to spindle types with practice.
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03-02-2007, 06:57 AM
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Very nice galvbay. Lot of color in the wood.
Some day....... 
Bob
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