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  1. Maui Koa NE Bowl

    Maui Koa NE Bowl

    14.5 inches wide. Carved feet. A bit punky in some areas, but was able to finish it, wood was cutting nice. Finished with Danish Oil and buffed.
    • Emiliano Achaval
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    • Album: Maui Woodturner
  2. NE Bowl with carved feet

    NE Bowl with carved feet

    Natural edge Kou (Cordia Subcordate) bowl. The preferred wood of the ancient Hawaiians. 12.5 inches wide. Finished with Parfix 3408 and buffed with Vonax.
    • Emiliano Achaval
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    • hawaii
    • Comments: 1
    • Album: Maui Woodturner
  3. Emiliano Achaval

    The difference between Cook Pine and NIP and other species in Hawaii

    I interviewed Dr. Fern Duvall today. He was the State of Hawaii Wildlife Biologist for over 30 years. He's now in charge of the Native Ecosystems Protection and Management Program for the department of land and natural resources. He is Hawaii's foremost authority in all matters related to plants...
  4. Emiliano Achaval

    Isolation

    I'm lucky that I have my shop at home. My wife was telling me this should be easy for me, I have been practicing working in isolation for about 24 years now. A friend wanted to come over and use one of the lathes in my shop, he actually owns it, he's keeping here till he builds his shop. I told...
  5. Emiliano Achaval

    Footed Bowl

    I have been waiting for the right candidate, finally today, this Koa bowl told me he wanted some feet to lift a little off the table. I read about this on a AAW magazine from 1994... This is my first try... Now that I know how, I can go for longer feet... Jim, (last name coming soon) he is...
  6. Emiliano Achaval

    Uvex Bionic Shield

    I just received my Uvex Bionic shield. I used it to turn yesterday. My usual, huge Hawaiian Koa blank. Lots of shavings... I was totally surprised by the noise!!! A hallow noise with every wood chip or shaving that hits the shield. Loud almost to the point of having to use ear plugs... I had...
  7. Emiliano Achaval

    WATCO Danish Oil

    WATCO not watch I bought a few gallons of Danish oil a few years ago, to finish some Norfolk Island Pine bowls, Ron Kent style. Hate it to turn something so wet, you had to wear a raincoat, and made a mess of everything. So, I gave up on that. Now I found a lost gallon in my shop. I want to use...
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