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30th May 2008, 08:35 PM #1
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Shipment of Amboyna
Pics show a long table covered in beaut Amboyna Burl, as you can see I will have at least half too much for my use so it will be cut 5 inches by 20mm square or bigger in square dependant on the width of the sticks, a tentative ball park figure 3,50 each in batches of 8. Only a thought at this stage but I would like to share my rare find.Year or so well dry.
Any enquiry by PM.
Peter
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30th May 2008, 09:27 PM #2
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That's a lucky haul you got there. Some really special looking stuff. Can't wait to see some pens come out of that lot.
When all is said and done, there is usually a whole lot more said than done.
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30th May 2008, 09:51 PM #3
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Just did a search on Amboyna as I had never heard of that one (not saying much really, there are lots of timbers I have never heard of)
and it is said to have an amazing aroma - does it? and if it does what is it like?
The pics in the search I did look really nice so you have a lovely haul there. Looking forward to seeing some finished bits.
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30th May 2008, 10:26 PM #4
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The smell is sort of 'toasty' .. it reminds me a bit of 'Band-Aids' too.
Originally Posted by Touchwood
Just did a search on Amboyna as I had never heard of that one (not saying much really, there are lots of timbers I have never heard of) and it is said to have an amazing aroma - does it? and if it does what is it like?
The pics in the search I did look really nice so you have a lovely haul there. Looking forward to seeing some finished bits.
JD
Something else, but I can't put my finger on it. Once you smell it you'll
remember what it is next time. Can't describe it well, sorry.
It is beautiful. A bit brittle, but polishes nicely Shows off whatever you
make with it.
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31st May 2008, 12:03 AM #5
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Wrong person for sensing odours my sense of smell is not as reliable any more which is handy with seven cats, I can change the litter even in the worst case.Bit like when we had babies and my senses worked overtime could have wished to be desensitised then.
Yes it is so full of real top burl,very happy.The last pen I put on the forum was the forerunner of the batch.
Our daughter was chuffed no end by the needle device you made for her. I replied straight away but somehow E Mails have dissapeared out from me on occasions and to blanket send twice may not succeed.
Changed some programs seems to have worked.
Regards Peter
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31st May 2008, 01:25 AM #6
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My pleasure entirely - can't wait to get into the shed and have a go at the hairy oak - although I had two weeks holidays back in April, spent everyday at work coordinating with builders!!! And, being with the Ed Dept that means no extra time or money!!!!
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31st May 2008, 02:47 AM #7
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It is a very nice wood to turn and finishes very well. It is a favorite of mine. As for the smell i say it has a sweet spicey smell
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31st May 2008, 08:19 AM #8
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Nice haul Peter
Any chance of ordering a couple of pieces and fixing you up at the SWWS on the Friday
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31st May 2008, 10:45 AM #9
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PM sent
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31st May 2008, 02:03 PM #10
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Nice haul Peter and as usual you are sharing with all.
Thanks for the wishes in the other post and all the best to you and Wilma.
Look forward to seeing some more pens in that burl
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Fantastic score Peter, PM sent...
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1st June 2008, 07:38 PM #12
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Mmmm.. Amboyna. :drool:
It has to be one of my all-time favourites. Sadly, I need to get rid of some of my current timber stocks
and can't justify bringing more in.
- Andy Mc
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1st June 2008, 10:21 PM #13
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E-Mail sent to you Peter.
Don't give it all away yet please, please, please.
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2nd June 2008, 12:07 AM #14
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Wheelinaround
Sure can, looking forward to Friday week.
Regards Peter
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2nd June 2008, 09:43 AM #15
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even LOML who'll use it like the look of it
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