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Took a while but.....

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...now they are ready to deliver.


Walnut, curly maple, a wee bit of turquoise and flocked drawers.

Base sculpted to resemble rippling water.

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WOW, Gene!!! That is beautiful. I bet you are sick of sanding after that project.:D
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Post by Gene Howe »

George, you got that right!!!!
Thanks for the compliment.
I'll not be making another one!!!
Gene

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Great wood choices and execution!
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Looks great! What is it?
Seven days without turning makes one weak. :o
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Really Nice work!
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timsturnings wrote:Looks great! What is it?
It's a Lotus flower shaped band saw box for jewelry and trinkets.
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Kudos!!!!!!!!
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Thanks guys, for all the kind words.
Gene

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Very Nice!
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