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Swamp Oak burl

Like Ted said! It turned out beautifully despite it not being your aim.
- Today at 1:45 PM
Goblet

knew this was yours before I clicked on it. Nice. Still have the demo piece you sent us. (made an executive decision to keep it for myself)
- Today at 1:37 PM
Chinese Puzzle Ball

have had Chinese ball(s) on my list to try for 6 months now. bought some captured ring tools but not sure I can do it with those. What tools did you use?
- Today at 1:32 PM
Swamp Oak burl

Absolutely beautiful! Love everything about it! The form is spot on. It’s looks hundreds of years old.
- Today at 8:09 AM
Untitled

Dave Landers said:

The finish is flat black paint them several coats of lacquer sprayed with an air brush. The texture is from the pores in the wood.

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What type of black paint? I'm considering something similar in a large Ash platter.
- Today at 8:01 AM