On 19 Mar 2006 08:30:11 -0800, "Moshe Eshel" wrote:

A bit late but here are the pics I promised.
http://www.eshel.us/OliveTree/index.html

I apologize for the quality and the banners (not popups) over which I
have no control. I hope to make a better website one day soon.

What you see is the olive tree (before and after), the tools used (my
"truck" and saw), Some beautifull view from my village (which is
actauly located inside a huge Olive grove). and some more pics - all
from the process of taking down the tree.

I hope you enjoy, please ask anything - maybe give suggestions for
interesting projects (remember I have a small lathe :-( , but if
someone has a realy amazing idea, I might convince Eli Avisera to try
it...)

All the best from Israel
Moshe Eshel

Moshe..
Thank you for sharing, both the wood and a bit of your country..

I have relatives in Israel but had never seen pictures before, other than the
type that tourists buy...
Your area looks very much like mine here in Central California... we too, have
agriculture richness where there was only desert..

Enjoy the olive.. spindle tuning is fun, but consider a few small bowls or
plates to really display that wonderful grain..



Mac

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