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9th August 2012, 09:58 PM #1
Another experiment
In 1984 I started a tree planting program on our 6 acre block. One of the first trees planted, was a southern silky oak, (grevillea robusta). That tree grew quickly and so did the house, to the point where they almost met. The tree had to go. In 2010, the tree was removed and converted into blocks for future use. Last week was the time "for the future use". The bowl, though featuring different colours, was made only from timber in that tree, except for the top and the lines.
With this one I wanted to feature the lines only instead of using different timbers for contrast. I think it turned out ok.
The bowl measures 175mm diameter and 180mm high. The little collar on top is ebony and the lines are walnut veneer. A bit different this time. I don't mind it, what do you think?
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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9th August 2012, 10:20 PM #2
I like it jim
nice work as usual
Regards MIchaelenjoy life we are only here a short time not a long time
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9th August 2012, 10:33 PM #3
The Grevillea Robusta
Hi Powderpost that’s a great piece of wood turning I am not a wood turner but can appreciate art and skill in woodworking.
I have another view of thing’s which is a bit left field of things but never the less in some sort way could be interpreted as some sort of spiritual thing.
I shall now explain what I mean you said that you planted the tree and looked after it all those years it would have been there through all you trials and tribulations good time and maybe bad time's.... not to many I hope anyway it was there and when the time come you cut it down and that’s ok no big deal there.
But what you have done is taken that trees spirit and rebirthed it into a beautiful piece of art and it will stay with you and your family forever ……unless you sell down the bloody markets
LoL Colbra
PS But it could be True !!May your saw stay sharp and your nails never bend
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9th August 2012, 10:41 PM #4
Nice piece
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9th August 2012, 10:54 PM #5
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9th August 2012, 10:55 PM #6
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10th August 2012, 08:54 AM #7
Another Masterpiece Jim, but this's is a bit more special seeing as you planted the tree,
Cheers Tony.
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10th August 2012, 09:08 AM #8
Nicely done.
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10th August 2012, 09:36 AM #9
Thanks Tony and Christos...
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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10th August 2012, 10:11 AM #10
Jim I guess over the years of nurturing, cursing and planning what would be come of that tree you planted, as Colbra said it has spirit and life still just another form.
Is it then possible we also can morph into something as beautiful when our time comes.
Now what for the rest of the tree.
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10th August 2012, 11:01 AM #11
Love the lines. :
anne-maria.
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10th August 2012, 01:22 PM #12GOLD MEMBER
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And a happy birthday to you old fella, LOL
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10th August 2012, 05:28 PM #13GOLD MEMBER
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Another winner JIm.
Ted
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10th August 2012, 07:31 PM #14
Jim, another masterpiece, great use of the various shades of the one trees timber. Will you bring it to Prossy?
Regards
Geoff.
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10th August 2012, 10:05 PM #15
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. That little bowl does have a special place in our household.
Not sure Geoff if it will get to Proserpine, depends on spca in the car.
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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