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  1. 10th November 2015, 05:17 PM #1
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    A Camphor bowl

    Camphor platter with Mango and Tassie Oak stand

    Bloodwood Burl bowl
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    Hi wheelie,
    Very nice , i like the camphor bowl, the last one
    looks good too! some sharp edges there mate
    still got all your fingers i hope
    Well done!
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    Awesome work there wheelin. Looks fantastic .
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    hug the tree before you start the chainsaw.
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    Quote Originally Posted by smiife View Post
    Hi wheelie,
    Very nice , i like the camphor bowl, the last one
    looks good too! some sharp edges there mate
    still got all your fingers i hope
    Well done!

    Smifie first 2 are camphor last one Bloodwood only took task to sanding implements no harm to humans or me. The first camphor bowl didn't come easy and it caused some grief/injury


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    The burl in the center of the bowl looks like a character about the speak.

    If you turn the photo to the left about 45 degrees.

    Very nice going on the bowls. How big is the Camphor?
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    Some nice pieces there Ray . A pity about the camphor hollow form catch, but a good save. I work with my back to the door and I have yet to train my wife not to walk up behind me while I'me turning .
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christos View Post
    The burl in the center of the bowl looks like a character about the speak.

    If you turn the photo to the left about 45 degrees.

    Very nice going on the bowls. How big is the Camphor?
    There is another face around inside rim will post pic latter.

    Thanks Christos bowl camphor is approx 12" 330mm dia 5" deep, platter is approx 14" dia 1"
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    Quote Originally Posted by turnerted View Post
    Some nice pieces there Ray . A pity about the camphor hollow form catch, but a good save. I work with my back to the door and I have yet to train my wife not to walk up behind me while I'me turning .
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    I know have this tool to test out Hughie dropped it round this morning so hollowing could become more interesting need to make a handle for it first.
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    Ray, you've returned to wood from the dark side?? ....crowie
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    Quote Originally Posted by wheelinround View Post
    Smifie first 2 are camphor last one Bloodwood only took task to sanding implements no harm to humans or me. The first camphor bowl didn't come easy and it caused some grief/injury


    Hi ray,
    I looked at your explaination (greif/Injury)......ouch!
    Good design change/opportunity,,,,,, well done
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    Quote Originally Posted by crowie View Post
    Ray, you've returned to wood from the dark side?? ....crowie

    Only momentarily Peter need to clear some shelf space of blanks to fit darkside stuff
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    Hey Ray.... You're getting pretty good at this stuff!
    Don't Just Do It.... Do It HardenFast!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hardenfast View Post
    Hey Ray.... You're getting pretty good at this stuff!
    Thanks Wayne just having fun
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    Someone has been doing some nice work there Ray -
    I must ask Sue where you purchased them.

    Well done!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Allan at Wallan View Post
    Someone has been doing some nice work there Ray -
    I must ask Sue where you purchased them.

    Well done!

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