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Emiliano Achaval

Kou Urn

Kou was the preferred wood of the ancient Hawaiians; only royalty was allowed to have wooden items made from it. Some jobs are harder than others. I made this urn for my good friend @Bill Boehme. Bill just recently lost his wife, Paula. A client once told me, " The urn is my wife's final dress". Koa Poho patch with 2 Koa pewa.
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Bill Boehme
It’s beautiful, Emiliano. I know Paula would have loved it, especially knowing that you had made it from a wood that had such historical significance. I am so fortunate that Paula loved woodturning and was my biggest fan. She thought that I was the best woodturner in the world. I suppose I was remiss in not telling her otherwise. She even told me that I should get a Robust American Beauty lathe because that is what I deserved. What a great gal. How could I have been so lucky.for her as my sweetheart for forty-two years?
 

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Maui Woodturner
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Tue, 14 April 2026 4:46 PM
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