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02-15-2009, 09:39 PM
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#1 | | For a Veteran Friend Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48  02-15-2009, 09:39 PM
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As some of you may remember, We have a friend that is in the VA hospital in Salisbury. His wife stays in our home when she needs to be close to him due to health reasons or any other time she needs to be close. Well today I really needed some shop time. I decided to make something that I hope will be special to him. This is my first weed pot. It is made out of Ambrosia Maple from taandctran. Thank you very much Taan. I had a great time making this gift and have asked my MIL to hook me up with some appropriate flowers to go in it for a veteran. Thanks for looking.   
Finish is a three step finish. First step is the triple mixture of BLO, Poly, and MS. Second step is many coats of spray Deft Clear Lacquer. The third and all important step is the hand rubbing to shine up the lacquer. I have been rubbing this project for hours. The more I rub the better it looks. I Love Lacquer  .
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02-15-2009, 09:43 PM
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Name: Bill City: Mooresville State: NC County: Iredell Join Date: Oct 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Looking good Tracy!  How do you like that new Shopfox lathe? |  
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02-15-2009, 09:43 PM
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Name: Jim Campbell City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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That is just an amazingly thoughtful thing to do.
Jim
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02-15-2009, 09:45 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by bwat  Looking good Tracy! How do you like that new Shopfox lathe?
You need to buy one!!!!!!!!!! I love it.
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02-15-2009, 09:51 PM
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Name: Bill City: Mooresville State: NC County: Iredell Join Date: Oct 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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That evil "dark side" keeps tempting me?!?!? | |
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02-15-2009, 09:58 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by bwat That evil "dark side" keeps tempting me?!?!? Rick has some more in stock for a great price!!!!!
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02-15-2009, 10:52 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by froglips That is just an amazingly thoughtful thing to do.
Jim Thanks Jim!! It was a joy to do.
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02-15-2009, 10:58 PM
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Name: Reggie City: Albemarle State: NC County: Stanly Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Tracy, that is a work of art, man! Beautiful!!  Nice work, Brother, and an extremely nice gesture. 
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02-15-2009, 11:07 PM
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Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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02-15-2009, 11:16 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Here is a couple of photos with the flowers that will be sent with the weed pot.  
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02-16-2009, 06:42 AM
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Name: Tony City: Sea Level State: NC County: Carteret Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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A VERY nice weed pot and a VERY nice thing on your part.Tony
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02-16-2009, 07:25 AM
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Name: Robert City: Youngsville State: NC County: Franklin Join Date: Oct 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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An excellent way to make a difference Very nice work bro
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02-16-2009, 07:41 AM
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Name: Barbara City: Greensboro State: NC County: Guilford Join Date: Nov 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Tracy,
You are an extraordinary friend and talented to boot. Beautiful piece and gift.
Barbara | |
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02-16-2009, 09:54 AM
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Name: John City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 55 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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A lot going on in that maple. Looks great.
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02-16-2009, 11:46 AM
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Name: Andrew City: Mills River State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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good job as always Tracy. Weed pots are fun and reasonably quick.
I have a friend who is a talented turner that makes his living off weed pots. He does a lot of turning but weed pots are his bread and butter. He routinely seels out of them at the shows he does. People look at his bowls and HF's and note how nice they are - but they can usually afford the weed pots.
Good on ya for all the good you do~ | |
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