Cypress

I've got 21 more rough cuts to do. Hope my creativity level will make it interesting.

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Frank Reed

Registered: October 2006
Location: Long Beach, MS
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Date: Wed March 7, 2007
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Keywords: cypress

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Gil

Looks good, Frank.
I like Cypress.
Gil

#1 Fri March 9, 2007 12:30am

Frank Reed

Thanks Gil. Cypress is challenging because the rays are real hard and the in between part is real soft. You need a real clean cut to keep from having to sand too much because it will scoop out the between stuff, whatever that is callled.

#2 Fri March 9, 2007 2:52am

jgo317

What are you referring to as rays? I don't see any rays in this one. But rays are often so thin you can't see them from afar. This is an awesome piece. I love the way this crotch has a marble look to it. You did a good job keeping the piths of these branches intact, too. Never turned Cypress.

#3 Sat March 10, 2007 1:13pm

Frank Reed

I think I'm talking about the growth rings and the pith in between.

#4 Wed March 14, 2007 3:00am