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OT: Something Different

CTMike
CTMike Posts: 3,427
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I spent 3 days in Asheville, NC last weekend taking a wood turning class with David Ellsworth. If you’re in to turning at all you’ve likely heard of him. Anyhow this class really upped my game. Tonight I finished up a bowl made from a chunk of Red Mallee burl - came out pretty decent I think:


His studio is at his home and he and his wife provide lunch each day. While eating I noticed this rocker sitting in their living area.  I wasn’t surprised to see that he’d have an authentic Sam Maloof rocker, but I was surprised that he let me sit in it considering what they typically sell for:

I’d also like to give a shout-out to @JohnInCarolina for the restaurant recommendations, if you’re ever in the Asheville area, make sure you hit up Cúrate, Limones, and All Souls Pizza - all were fantastic. 
MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
Southeastern CT. 
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 32,764
    Very cool, Mike!
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
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  • GrateEggspectations
    GrateEggspectations Posts: 10,131
    Beautiful bowl. I think it’s safe to assume you passed?

    Is it weird to look up Sam Maloof rockers and then feel an exotic rocking chair thread is warranted?

    Hope to get to Asheville one day, so have taken note of those restaurants. Thanks. 
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,259
    Love that area, So many breweries, I hope you made time for the Biltmore.
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • caliking
    caliking Posts: 18,943
    To say that bowl "came out pretty decent" is a lesson in humility. Very nice work, @CTMike. It looks beautiful.

    #1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February  2013 • #3 Mini May 2013
    A happy BGE family in Houston, TX.
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,067
    ah man...I'm SO impressed and lost for words!

    THANK YOU>>>


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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,427
    alaskanassasin said:
    Love that area, So many breweries, I hope you made time for the Biltmore.
    I didn’t have time for the Biltmore but my better half did. She had a great time, right up until the point she got food poisoning from the cafe there. 🤬
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • CTMike
    CTMike Posts: 3,427
    edited March 21
    GrateEggspectations said:
    Beautiful bowl. I think it’s safe to assume you passed?

    Is it weird to look up Sam Maloof rockers and then feel an exotic rocking chair thread is warranted?

    Hope to get to Asheville one day, so have taken note of those restaurants. Thanks. 
    It’s crazy that some Maloof rockers sell for over $100K typically, and even crazier that it’s not like it’s a rare piece - I believe over 5,000 of them were made. 
    MMBGE / Large BGE / XL BGE (Craigslist Find) / SF30x80 cabinet trailer - "Ol' Mortimer" / Outdoor kitchen in progress.  

    RECOVERING BUBBLEHEAD
    Southeastern CT. 
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  • alaskanassasin
    alaskanassasin Posts: 8,259
    Ohh no @CTMike! 
    South of Columbus, Ohio.


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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 34,079
    Just beautiful bowl.  Another skill set you have quite a talent for.  
    Sorry to learn about the food poisoning-that is no way to ever spend any time let alone a mini vacation adventure.  Dang!
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
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  • kl8ton
    kl8ton Posts: 5,795
    Awesome post! Glad there are a few states between that rocker and my kids!
    Large, Medium, MiniMax, 36" Blackstone
    Grand Rapids MI
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