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  1. 31st July 2007, 01:40 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hardenfast View Post
    I found this thread somewhat fascinating as I have no idea what you're all talking about. Show's you how much I've got to learn.

    Turning a Banksia nut? Am I picturing the right thing here? Just had a look at wheelin's pictures - yep! That's them!

    Anyone have any pics of what the finished product looks like? I suppose its no stranger than making an emu out of a pine cone. Plenty of them around.

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    Here are a couple of pics. Fun to turn, interesting look.
    The lamp is about 7' ( 18cm) high), the vase a bit less.
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    Seriously cool stuff Doc - or is it Ron? Did someone send these over to you as raw material and you turned them there yourself, or did you buy them as completed items?

    These are your works PTC? What are the caps made from? Looks like one of them has blistered? Wouldn't they make great potpourri holders, or is that what they are? Is the finished article unstable? I feel so un-informed.

    Many thanks for the other links & info Bob, Wheelin and Benji.

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    Do the vases hold water?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hardenfast View Post
    Seriously cool stuff Doc - or is it Ron? Did someone send these over to you as raw material and you turned them there yourself, or did you buy them as completed items?

    These are your works PTC? What are the caps made from? Looks like one of them has blistered? Wouldn't they make great potpourri holders, or is that what they are? Is the finished article unstable? I feel so un-informed.

    Many thanks for the other links & info Bob, Wheelin and Benji.

    Wayne
    A drive along the road to Patonga will reap you a few Banksia nuts Wayne just not in the BWNP well at least dont get caught and now is the season.
    Even a walk around the streets many gardens may have some up on the CC before the bush fires season arrives
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    Wayne.
    The one on the left (lid) is sassafrass,
    The others are huon pine. they are potpourri pots
    I use Shellac brushed on 2-3 coates to finish the banksias.
    allow to dry between coates
    it stablises the (fur)
    I bore out with a forstner bit.
    if you pick the right banksia very stable
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hardenfast View Post
    Seriously cool stuff Doc - or is it Ron? Did someone send these over to you as raw material and you turned them there yourself, or did you buy them as completed items?


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    I bought the nuts from a commercial source (I think Woodcraft). Pretty expensive and getting more so, I haven't bought any recently.
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