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Salvage repair

I admire your perseverance, Alan. I usually sacrifice my funnels to the woodturning gods in a ceremony I call “Smashing into a thousand pieces.” It’s violent, but cathartic.
- 56 minutes ago
Lignum Vitae

Gabriel Hoff said:

Beautiful Kevin! The wood looks almost like a green Bocote!

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The black from the creosote makes it difficult to see the feathery interlocking fibers. But, of the (few) exotics I’ve turned, I’d say Bocote was the closest in terms of density and oiliness.
- Today at 9:24 AM
Lignum Vitae

Russ Braun said:

Super HF Kevin!! Looking forward to Portland!!

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Looking forward to seeing you, Russ!
- Today at 9:21 AM
Ebonized black cherry bowl

Russ Braun said:

Excellent bowl Jaramiah! It’s a real beauty!!

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Appreciate that, Russ 🙏🏻
- Today at 8:50 AM
Lignum Vitae

Beautiful Kevin! The wood looks almost like a green Bocote!
- Today at 8:35 AM