Comments

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   Sandtazam | Aug 06, 2009 03:55am | #1

   Exquisite. Absolutely beautiful. I was inspired by the same book. You are a true master of segmenting.

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   ScubaSkeeter | Aug 08, 2009 08:50pm | #2

   Unbelievably Complex and beautiful. The color choices are perfect.

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   md_mc | Aug 11, 2009 12:20am | #3

   Beautiful. I used to consider myself a "half-decent for a beginner turner". After seeing this, and some of the other entries, I think I'll stick with "Expert Sawdust Maker", or "Occasional Decorative Firewood Creator".

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   Sandtazam | Sep 05, 2009 07:46pm | #4

   I forgot to mention I buy wood from the same store Ray use to buy from. About 16 or so years ago he came in to Woodworkers source here in Tucson with one of his enormous, exquisite turnings. It may have even been the one like this. I had no idea what I was looking at but I was so amazed that I couldn't take my eyes off of it. Back then it was so far beyond my comprehension I couldn't begin to understand what had been done to create it. I'm thankful for that day even though I didn't start segmented turning for another 14+ years. What a blessing his work has been to so many of us. Congratulations on such a wonder work of art.

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   Eriewood | Sep 06, 2009 02:13pm | #5

   This is a very beautiful piece, and has earned my vote in the Turners Challenge. This was a tough vote because ALL the entries are so beautiful, and all deserve to win. Great Piece !!!

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   Dream Weaver | Dec 10, 2010 04:34pm | #6

   I'd love to see a picture of what your glue up looked like before you started turning this stunning vase.

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   BigD1 | Jun 22, 2012 03:08am | #7

   I'm lost for words. The thing I can say is TEACH ME!!! Out of this world. You are a master turner. Amazing work, time, and patience.