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5th March 2012, 08:01 PM #1
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New Piece
A recent piece I completed. I don't get much of a chance to do this sort of work so I do enjoy the opportunity when it comes around. This one was a piece I was asked to make for an anniversary present. I used a spectacular piece of fiddleback red gum that I was saving for a special project.
I tried something different with the lid. Usually I am cautious to use red gum for lids because they move too much; even dry timber. So with this one I laminated three pieces of 5mm red gum together in a similar way to 3 ply with grain going in opposing directions. This seems to have worked. Has anyone else tried this?
The finial is made from ancient red gum and was a delight to turn. Started (and finished) sanding at 600 grit. The black around the rim of the lid is UBeaut's black dye.
Comments or critiques welcomed.
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5th March 2012, 08:15 PM #2
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5th March 2012, 08:23 PM #3
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new piece
A stunning piece, beautiful fiddle back redgum great design
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5th March 2012, 08:32 PM #4
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Oh!!
very nice Brendan. It still puzzles me how these are turned.
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5th March 2012, 08:49 PM #5
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Beautiful as usual Brendan
Is it for TurnFest? See you there.Neil____________________________________________Every day presents an opportunity to learn something new
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5th March 2012, 09:00 PM #6
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hey brendan
Originally Posted by Mulgabill
Oh!! very nice Brendan. It still puzzles me how these are turned.
is this turned the same way as a articule back in the woodworker ages ago ???
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5th March 2012, 10:18 PM #7
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Brendon - a fantastic turning.
What are the dimensions please?
One day I'll have the courage to ruin a couple of dozen lumps of timber to discover I can't turn these!Dragonfly
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5th March 2012, 10:25 PM #8
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Excellent piece as usual Brendon...
You laminated the lid??? Is the beginning of a career change? 
JimSometimes in the daily challenges that life gives us, we miss what is really important...
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5th March 2012, 10:52 PM #9
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Awesome piece as always
I've done a few of those MIL lids but hadn't considered laminating to overcome the problem - something to go in the idea bank 
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6th March 2012, 12:44 AM #10
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Originally Posted by Mulgabill
Oh!! very nice Brendan. It still puzzles me how these are turned.I'm with the guys above. I think these are stunning and would love to do something similar. Can you explain how these are done or can anyone refer me to a source that can explain it to a Sandgroper? Originally Posted by mkypenturner
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6th March 2012, 02:00 AM #11
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The wow factor of this piece is very high, perfect finish, nice design, looks great.
Very well done Brendan.
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6th March 2012, 08:53 AM #12
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Hi Brendan
Absolutely fabulous
Lindsay
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It's only a foot long, but I don't use it as a rule
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6th March 2012, 07:52 PM #13
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hi brendan,
fantastic piece ,i am with all the other guys
and would also like to know HOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
cheers smiife
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6th March 2012, 08:26 PM #14
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Interesting piece.
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7th March 2012, 10:05 AM #15
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Steady down a bit Jim. Originally Posted by powderpost
You laminated the lid??? Is the beginning of a career change?
Jim
Cutting up a perfectly good piece of wood into a zillion pieces then glueing it all back together is not for everyone.
To do this you need one or more of the following:
1: A special set of skills.
2: Too much time on your hands.
3: Dare I say it, a mental disorder.
Of course you fit into the first category
All in jest of course
Cheers
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