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the mirror that wasn't meant to be

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the mirror that wasn't meant to be

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the mirror that wasn't meant to be

john lucas

This was an end cut off a Manzanita log. I liked the cracks in the pity. I filled them with colored epoxy. when I was turning this it broke into. Apparently the cracks went further than you could see. So not willing to give up on it I mixed up some more colored epoxy and glued the 2 halves together. I was turning that and it exploded again. This time into multiple pieces and I have yet to find the missing chunk in the middle. I guess I'll give up on this one. the handle looks really good. Anyone need a Manzanita handle.


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John K Jordan

Yikes!

Do you like manzanita root burl? I've had some for at least a decade. Lots of voids but no cracks like that and the one piece I turned stayed together. Nice hard wood, rich color. I can bring you one if you want to play with it.

JKJ

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Ralph Watts

John, Sorry for the explosions! No damage I hope. Most of the Manzanita root I have turned is a nice dark red but this stuff looks more like Mesquite. I guess some species of Manzanita get big enough for a mirror but they are quiet rare. Did the piece come from CA or TX?

Best regards, Ralph

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John K Jordan

Hey Ralph! I've turned some of the mesquite I got from you and finally starting cutting into an american chestnut beam. You can't do everything the same day...

I'm not going to make it to Atlanta - too much going on at the farm and with kids programs right now. (and the small issue of having spent all my money!) I do so much want to catch up with you soon even if I have to fly out to Albuquerque.

But I'm sure your friends in East TN would love a visit. Hey, how about coming and doing a club demo? Maybe we can find enough frequent flyer miles for the ticket.

JKJ

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It is Mesquite- I had a brain fart