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Title: Just a flower
Post by: Larry on November 27, 2020, 11:15:04 PM

(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10125/DSCF1808.JPG?easyrotate_cache=1606535890)



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I keep making these things with different variations on color and shape.  This one is 20" in diameter and is headed to Big Pine Key Florida to be wall art.

The wood is black cherry and came to me in 30 - 40" logs from a tornado that hit Rogers Arkansas in October 2019.  Such big trees had a history.  Most went to live edge slabs but I saved out a few small chunks to turn on the lathe.  Hard maple center was off my property.

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Post by: Andries on November 27, 2020, 11:27:57 PM
Beautiful work Larry.
Outstanding!
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Post by: AK Newbie on November 27, 2020, 11:57:49 PM
Wow! Amazing work, such precision.
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Post by: thecfarm on November 28, 2020, 05:59:38 AM
WOW!!! Mighty WOW!!!!
I knew you had more talent than just running a sawmill.  ;)
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Post by: WDH on November 28, 2020, 07:39:27 AM
A true work of  art. 
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Post by: Walnut Beast on November 28, 2020, 12:28:04 PM
Absolutely beautiful Larry 👍. Very nice work
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Post by: Jeff on November 28, 2020, 08:10:34 PM
Absolutely fine art.
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Post by: Downstream on November 28, 2020, 09:01:22 PM
Beautiful work.  I'm always amazed at the different things coming off the lathe when you have a skilled operator.
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Post by: 69bronco on November 29, 2020, 05:55:48 AM
(Just) a flower! I don't think so.. that's something to be proud of!
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Post by: Dan_Shade on November 29, 2020, 07:34:34 AM
That's very nice. 

Do you have a jig set up to cut the grooves with a router on your lathe?

I used to subscribe to American Woodturner.  I always wondered how a lot of that stuff could be made on a lathe.... 
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Post by: Den-Den on November 29, 2020, 11:08:32 AM
That is an inspirational piece.  Thank you for posting your beautiful work!
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Post by: Larry on November 29, 2020, 12:24:41 PM
Thanks for all the nice comments. :)

Dan, I do have a router jig to cut the slots on the lathe.  I use a trim router and the lathe can index up to 48 divisions.

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Post by: Bill Gaiche on November 29, 2020, 02:09:33 PM
Awesome Larry.....bg
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Post by: 21incher on November 29, 2020, 04:29:49 PM
That is just amazing. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: SwampDonkey on November 30, 2020, 03:38:17 AM
Wow, your work is incredible. :) 8)