NIP 12x5

This is a piece of NIP that I've been working on for some time. It has a 60 coat tung oil finish and sanded with micromesh. A wonderful gentleman purchased it last weekend for his sister.

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GC in VA

Registered: June 2006
Location: Lovettsville VA 20180
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Date: Wed May 7, 2008
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Bill Bolen

If I could spell I would say it is exquisite! Really takes my breath away. What a lucky sister the buyer has!..Bill..

#1 Wed May 7, 2008 2:33pm

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

60 coats. I don't know that Ron Kent himself does that many. Looks wonderful. Just out of curiosity, how long did that take? I like your shape and the translucency is fabulous. I'm sure that the lady who wound up with it will cherish it for years to come. 8-)

#2 Wed May 7, 2008 7:13pm

Mike Baber

One word... Outstanding! Thumbs Up!

Wizzy

#3 Wed May 7, 2008 11:38pm

Larry Charlot

doesn't get any better than that.

#4 Thu May 8, 2008 1:57am

roundwood

It is fabulous!!!! This has to be one of my all time favorites. I honestly don't know what NIP is, but it is nice. Was any buffing done or just the tung oil?

#5 Thu May 8, 2008 2:11am

Rev. Doug Miller

Rev. Doug Miller

NIP = Norfolk Island Pine
8-)

#6 Thu May 8, 2008 5:18am

GC in VA

Thanks guys, I've been working on the finish for about 6 months. I would put one coat on per day for about a week and let it dry for a week. Then I buffed with micromesh through to 12K. Then I let it sit for a week or 2 and start again. Sounds crazy but I just love the feel of the wood in my hands.

#7 Thu May 8, 2008 4:41pm

Bertminator

What a beautiful piece...You must have been proud to have been the creator of that one! I know I would be. I also love the translucency

If you want to view some of my woodturning videos, you can go to my Youtube Channel here https://www.youtube.com/@Bertminator/videos

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